Jasper’s Regional Wellness Center moving forward in phased approach
The City of Jasper has taken the Regional Wellness Center project off pause and restarted engineering work, with Mayor Dean Vonderheide announcing a scaled-back phased approach. Vonderheide provided the update during Wednesday’s common council meeting, explaining that the project will move forward in phases as funding becomes available. “We have the funding available to do…
Three more Indiana GOP senators report swatting attempts as redistricting pressure rages
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 20, 2025 As redistricting rhetoric intensifies in Indiana, four Republican lawmakers who oppose the prospect — or are undecided — have reported attempted swatting attacks on their homes. “It is disturbing that anyone would attempt to harm or intimidate lawmakers, but sadly not all that surprising in the…
Indiana State Police investigating “Swatting” incidents
The Indiana State Police is aware of and are currently investigating multiple instances of the crime known as “swatting” which have recently targeted members of the Indiana General Assembly. Swatting is an incident in which someone with ill intention notifies law enforcement via phone call, email or other form of communication of a false emergency…
Jasper Performing Arts presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’
Jasper High School Performing Arts has been working hard to bring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic Cinderella to the community with three shows this weekend. This timeless musical brings new life to the classic fairy tale. Featuring a lush score by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the show follows the kind and hopeful Cinderella as she…
New Huntingburg Senior Center opens
The City of Huntingburg celebrated the new Huntingburg Senior Center, located near the former St. Joseph’s Hospital, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Tuesday afternoon. The new center, which has been in the works for eight years and has been included in multiple comprehensive plans, gives seniors access to a modern kitchen, open spaces…
Dubois County Commissioners question “insurmountable” local match for Mid-States Corridor
Dubois County commissioners raised significant concerns about the financial burden of the proposed Midstates Corridor project during a meeting with Indiana Department of Transportation officials, questioning both the required local match and long-term maintenance costs for the existing U.S. 231. INDOT project manager Kyanna Wheeler and Lochmueller Group project manager Jason Dupont presented updates on…
Residents continue seeking ways to stop AES Battery Energy Storage System
Residents appeared at the Dubois County Commissioners meeting on Monday to continue to push against the planned Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being constructed south of Huntingburg in the Crossvine Solar Development by Indianapolis-based AES. AES expects to start construction on the system located on Holland Road Northeast in March of next year. CenterPoint is…
The Next Act announces Vincent Neil Emerson performing at The Astra
Singer-songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson will take to the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance stage as part of his The Red Horse Tour on Friday, March 27. Doors for this event will open at 7:00 PM, with the night’s music beginning at 8:00 PM. Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide….
Decertification case for Dubois County sheriff advances with April 2026 hearing plan
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 18, 2025 A state law enforcement board on Monday took its next step toward deciding whether Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter should lose his police certification. After a brief procedural meeting at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield the pending case against Kleinhelter is tentatively on track for…
Memorial Medical Center Foundation announces 2025 Gala raised $302,130 for Behavioral Health Services
The Memorial Medical Center Foundation is proud to announce the resounding success of its 2025 biennial Gala, A Starlit Soirée, held at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of sponsors, donors, and attendees, the event raised a net total of $302,130 in support of Behavioral Health Services at Deaconess Memorial Medical…
Honor Flight brings historic trip to local veterans
Honor Flight of Southern Indiana’s mission is to take veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials there that honor their service. When they return, they are given a hero’s welcome. But what happens when aging veterans are unable to take part in the trip? Maria Rayborn, a volunteer with the Honor Flight organization, learned…
Trump targets Gov. Mike Braun, Senate Republicans in redistricting spat
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 16, 2025 President Donald Trump on Sunday called out two Indiana “RINO Senators,” as well as Gov. Mike Braun, for the state’s failure to move forward with redrawing congressional boundaries. Braun worked behind the scenes for months to garner legislative support and eventually called a special session for a…
Southridge presents ‘Little Women’
The public is invited to experience “Little Women” with the Southridge High School Theatre troop. Directed by Shane Denu and primarily produced by theatre students, the production brings Louise May Alcott’s beloved book to life on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 p.m. both nights. Join the March sisters, each with a…
Indiana Republican senators reject Trump’s redistricting push; won’t convene in December
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 14, 2025 Indiana Senate Republicans announced Friday that they were rejecting President Donald Trump’s push for congressional redistricting — a move immediately blasted by Gov. Mike Braun. Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said in a news release Friday afternoon that the Senate won’t take up the issue as…
Jasper Christmas Outdoor Decorating and Lighting contest
The Jasper Jaycees and the Jasper Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce their combined efforts, once again this year, for the 2025 Outdoor Home/Christmas Decorating and Lighting Contest for Jasper residents. The contest is open to all residents of Jasper and those living within one mile of the city limits. Past responses to the…
VUJ hosts 120 Southern Indiana students for STEM Challenge
More than 120 high school students from across Southern Indiana put their skills to the test at Vincennes University Jasper’s 5th annual CTIM (Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing) STEM Challenge. The event brought together ten area high school teams and eight Southern Indiana industry partners for a full day of hands-on competition and career…
Dubois Chamber honors local businesses and individuals for supporting the community
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual luncheon on Wednesday at Venue 1408. The event highlights the organization’s members and programs while recognizing businesses and individuals nominated for the Young Professional of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Business of the Year awards. Young Professional of the Year Award Three outstanding…
Holy Trinity Catholic School presenting “Bye Bye Birdie”
On Thursday and Friday evenings, the public is invited to a production of “Bye Bye Birdie” featuring the Holy Trinity Catholic School Genesians. Both shows take place at Kundek Hall, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, and feature many of the students from Holy Trinity….
Costaki Economopoulos, the biggest name in comedy, returns to the Astra
Comedian Costaki Economopoulos will bring his smart, insightful, socially relevant, and gut-laugh-funny comedy routine, presented by WRZR 94.5, to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Friday, December 12. Doors for this performance will open at 7:30 p.m. with the comedy set to begin at 8:00 p.m. Twenty-year comedy veteran Costaki Economopoulos has been described…
Huntingburg police make arrest in child solicitation/distribution of obscene material investigation
Huntingburg Police Detectives, with assistance from several area agencies, arrested a Jasper resident on Wednesday on allegations related to soliciting, possessing and distributing child sex abuse material. On October 24, 2025, detectives with the Huntingburg Police Department-affiliates of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, began an investigation after reviewing a Cyber Tip Report from…
Candlelights and balloons for Jasmyn
Friends, family and strangers gathered together to commemorate Jasmyn Lorey’s birthday at Redemption Christian Church on Tuesday evening. The 17-year-old Jasper High School junior died by suicide on October 24. Tuesday would have been her 17th birthday. “The candlelight vigil for Jasmyn’s family last night was needed not only for Jasmyn’s family but for the…
A new generation for Just a Trace
Kelsey is about the same age as Tracey was when she started her toy store in Jasper. Kelsey also has a pair of young daughters — Shae, 9, and Keely, 6, — that she wants to spend a lot of time with, just like Tracey did when she opened in October of 2002. Tracey can…
Indiana State Police unveil new look for patrol vehicles
This morning, the Indiana State Police (ISP) issued the 20 members of the 87th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy their first patrol vehicles. During this event, ISP unveiled the new look their patrol vehicles will display in the future. The 20 Probationary Troopers, all of whom just completed their field training, received the very first of…
(Updated) Multi-vehicle crash closes U.S. 231
Monday morning’s icy conditions contributed to a multi-vehicle pileup that closed U.S. 231 between Huntingburg and Jasper for about 2.5 hours. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, they were dispatched to the scene at about 5:46 a.m. for the report of a crash involving multiple vehicles. According to the sheriff’s office, a southbound vehicle…
Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
Experience the warmth, tradition, and wonder of the holiday season as Ferdinand’s beloved Christkindlmarkt kicks off with a memorable Opening Ceremony and Eve Dinner on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the historic Monastery Immaculate Conception. The evening begins with the official Opening Ceremony on the Monastery grounds at 6:30 p.m., featuring a trumpeter, a bell…
Residents demand moratorium on proposed solar and battery storage project
The majority of Monday’s Huntingburg Common Council meeting was devoted to a public discussion of the Crossvine Solar Project, located south of Huntingburg between the Huntingburg Airport and the Town of Holland. Holland and Huntingburg residents requested that the council enact a moratorium on the construction of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) planned for…
AES small modular reactor announcement highlights nuclear summit at Purdue University
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 6, 2025 Nuclear energy leaders from across the country and world converged on West Lafayette Wednesday to reenergize an industry they hope will meet booming energy needs. “Now’s the time. Indiana is the place,” said Indiana Energy and Natural Resources Secretary Suzanne Jaworowski. The state is “ready, and…
Yeehaw! Hoedown for Anderson Woods this Friday
Anderson Woods Hoedown, the annual fundraiser supporting the special needs summer camp, is set to take place this Friday at the Calumet in Jasper. Guests are invited to put on their boots and saddle up to support the 2026 camp and its services for a special group of campers. “The Hoedown not only is a…
Jasper Motorsport celebrates new location, continued success
Justin Hoskin opened Jasper Motorsport in November 2021 with the hope of growing a business doing something he loved. Since then, he’s worked hard to build a business and an online presence with helpful shop videos and advice that has grown to include sponsorships from various tool companies and a large, dedicated audience. And what…
Trump administration issues November SNAP benefits, then asks Supreme Court to intervene
by Jacob Fischler, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 7, 2025 This report has been updated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying with a federal court order issued Thursday. The midday memo to states contradicted…
Nord honored for devotion to family, church, work, community
Jason Nord joked that there were a few signs that something was up today as he planned to attend the Jasper Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd annual luncheon at the Calumet. Nord, vice-president of People Services at Jasper Holdings, was talking to his daughter, Allyson, on Friday morning. “When I texted my daughter, Alliyson, and I…
