Gov. Pence directs flags to half-staff in remembrance of Howard County deputy killed today
A sheriff’s deputy in Howard County — county seat Kokomo — has succumbed to the gunshot injuries he sustained while serving a warrant early Sunday morning. Howard County Sheriff Steve Rogers announced that 27-year-old Deputy Carl A. Koontz, an almost three year veteran of the Howard County Sheriff Department, died from his injuries earlier today. Howard County…
Friends of Otwell Elementary continue pursuit of new school
The Friends of Otwell Elementary are awaiting word on whether the charter school application sent to Ball State will be approved. “When we started this process, Ball State had already charted 23 schools and we’re hoping to be the 24th,” said Bob Rhodes, vice president of the Friends group. The group submitted the 284-page application…
Collision near Birdseye sends two to hospital
Two people were taken to Memorial Hospital after a nearly head-on collision Thursday evening on Bergs Lane near Birdseye. Deputies were called to the collision with injuries at about 5:46 p.m. They determined that Amy Schaber, 42, of W. Rowland Dr., Birdseye, was southbound on Bergs Lane in a 1997 Ford Taurus driving at an…
Deputies seeking information on possible hit and run
The Dubois County Sheriff Department is asking for assistance from the public to locate a vehicle and its driver involved in a possible leaving the scene accident. Around 5:52 p.m. Thursday, Sarah Jump, 23, of Cordova, Ma. was stopped on U.S. 231 just north of Old Road 45 attempting to turn her 2002 Hyundai left into…
Jasper police arrest Prius driver after long pursuit through city
Thursday evening, the Jasper Police Department arrested 27-year-old Cody Christensen after a nearly hour-long car chase involving a 2011 Toyota Prius. The pursuit began at about 8:10 p.m. when a Jasper officer attempted to stop the Prius after observing it fail to yield the right of way turning from Newton Street onto Sixth Street. The…
Southwest School Corp begins plans for 1-to-1 technology integration
Southwest Dubois School Corporation took steps to incorporate one-to-one technology in the schools. One-to-one refers to each student in the corporation having a device – tablet or computer – to use in conjunction with a curriculum designed to incorporate the device. The move to expand services with Sellersburg-based Five-Star Technology Solutions was approved unanimously by…
$10,000 reward offered in burglary, arson investigation
A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of the individual involved in the breakin and fire at a Jasper residence that occurred on Feb. 21. A Jasper family woke to a fire set by an intruder in their Dewey Street residence that Sunday morning. According to police, they responded…
Fire forces Jasper Burger King to close
Jasper Fire Department responded to a fire at the Burger King at 9:47 a.m. Thursday. The building was evacuated and no one was injured during the incident. According to Chief Kenny Hochgesang, they received a report of a fire in the restaurant and when they arrived on scene, found it concentrated in a wall on…
Holy Trinity principal steps up to Diocese position
Holy Trinity Catholic School principal Sally Sternberg will step up to the Evansville Diocese to serve as the assistant superintendent of schools at the end of the school year. Sternberg will replace Gwen Godsey as an assistant superintendent of schools. Godsey will be relocating to the Charlotte, N.C., area with her husband Jeff, who has…
Northeast Dubois cuts administrator insurance
As Northeast Dubois School Corporation continues to battle a budget shortfall, the school board took a step to reduce insurance benefits for administrators in the school corporation. Superintendent Bill Hochgesang said the move was made at the suggestion of the administrators. “Everybody is doing their part to make us solvent and get back on track,” Hochgesang said….
County struggles with budget cuts that aren’t employee-based
Cutting operational expenses outside of employee wages and benefits is going to be a hard road for the county council. The council continues to maintain that the loss of tax revenue from the overzealous tax cuts by the state legislature has continued to widen the deficit between the county’s budget and its annual revenue. The…
Christian Church of Jasper band releases 2nd album
Christian Church of Jasper outreach band Narrow Path has released new, original music titled “NP EP Vol. II: Long For Eden.” The album is the second three-song release of original material from the band and follows the 2012 release of the band’s full-length album “And Still” and 2011’s “NP – EP.” Defined by the modern…
Full circle: Forest Park grad named Forest Park principal
Jamie Schnieders graduated from Forest Park High School in 1997. Now, 19 years later, Jamie (Schnieders) Pund has come full circle. Dr. Jamie Pund was named the new Forest Park principal during a brief special meeting of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation Board of Trustees Monday evening. Pund graduated from Forest Park High School…
One-time disbursement brings $4.7 million to county taxing entities
With the passage of Senate Bill 67, the taxing entities in Dubois County are set to receive a total of $4,753,655 as estimated in a report prepared by the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis. This money comes from a fund the state created in 2009 that currently holds $450 million of collected local option…
Lisa’s Room: A safe place for child abuse victims to tell their story
Lisa’s Room is a simple room. It’s bare of any furniture except for two chairs facing each other in a corner. A simple paper easel is attached to the wall between them. Some markers are in a box beside one chair that sits with its back against the wall. A small camera lens attached to…
Huntingburg Airport: Full again, airport awaits influx of infrastructure money
Pending any issues, Rick Mann was able to snag one of the few hangar spots available at the Huntingburg Regional Airport with the high bid of $605 a month for a three-year commitment. His bid was approved over a $600 a month bid from Jim Kulbeth for a one-year contract. Both men were bidding on…
Vehicle chase ends with Ford Bronco crashed on railroad tracks in Huntingburg
Huntingburg police arrested Anthony Wayne Allbritton, 18, of 353 E. 7th St. Lot 3, Huntingburg, after being called to a truck driving through a property Monday afternoon. Police were dispatched to the property at 8th and Van Buren streets at 2:01 p.m. for the report of a Ford Bronco damaging the parking lot and yard…
Update: Matheny in custody, murder victim identified
Update: Monday at about 3:53 p.m., a Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the murder suspect’s vehicle on State Road 144 north of Patesville, Ky. The vehicle was stopped on State Road 144 west of Goering Road. Matheny was taken into custody without incident. Matheny was arrested and taken to the Hancock County Jail where he is…
Solid Waste Director: If you’re burning garbage, you’re making poison
The director of the Dubois County Solid Waste Management District is asking residents to refrain from burning trash. According to Carla Striegel-Winner, residents throughout Dubois County unknowingly discharge deadly toxins and cancer-causing substances into the air, water, soil and ultimately, the food chain when they burn trash, furniture, treated wood and even paper. “Dubois County…
State troopers plan sobriety checkpoint in Dubois County
Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Wednesday at an undisclosed location in Dubois County. Drivers encountering the checkpoint will need to have licenses and vehicle registrations ready for officers during stops. Vehicles will only be detained briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary. The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to…
Paoli man arrested with 5 lbs of marijuana
Paoli Police Department arrested Cody Sattler, 30, of Paoli, after locating about 5 lbs of marijuana in a vehicle he was operating Saturday.On March 12, According to authorities, police stopped the vehicle Sattler was operating at the intersection of North Gospel Street and Horton Avenue for multiple traffic infractions. During initial contact with the vehicle…
Democrats appoint new treasurer
The Central Committee of the Dubois County Democrats caucused on March 8th at the Jasper Habig Center to fill the role of treasurer within the committee. Jim Meyer was elected to replace John Burger who recently left the position. For any information about the local Democratic Party, contact Chairman Huddleston at 812-827-2508.
Second Spencer County teen arrested in molestation investigation
Spencer County authorities have arrested another teen on charges stemming from an investigation into the alleged molestation of an 11-year-old. Authorities arrested Gage L. Nelson, 18, Wednesday, on charges of Level 3 felony child molesting, Level 6 felony dissemination of matter harmful to a minor and Class A misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a…
Hometown Missions and Habitat ramp up volunteer construction
Two local community action groups teamed up last Saturday to provide Violet Thyen with a wheelchair ramp to her Huntingburg home. Violet is wheelchair bound and has been staying at a local physical therapy facility. She was expected to return home this past week and according to her daughter Lisa Durcholz, the family was having…
Huntingburg man charged with sexual misconduct with a minor
Huntingburg Police Department arrested Christopher Orellana Correa, 21, of Clay Street, Huntingburg, for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female. According to Det. Sgt. Christian Gogel, he and the Dubois County Department of Child and Family Services launched an investigation on March 4 after receiving a report of sexual misconduct with a minor…
Jasper Library Board: Big decisions coming soon
The Jasper Public Library is in a holding pattern waiting for information to be finalized on several costs for the cultural center. The Jasper Public Library board is asking the public to approve a referendum to increase property taxes to pay for their portion of the combined Jasper Arts and Jasper Library project at the…
18-year-old arrested on molestation charges; police seeking additional victims
Wednesday, Santa Claus police arrested Gage Nelson, 18, on preliminary felony charges of child molesting and dissemination of material harmful to minors. The arrest was made following a three-month investigation of circumstances involving alleged sexual conduct and showing of pornography to an 11-year-old girl. Through information obtained during the investigation, authorities have reason to believe…
Hit-and-run crash damages two vehicles in Jasper; Reward offered
Update: A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification and arrests of the individual or individuals in the tan Ford minivan. The reward is being offered through the Community Strike Force fund. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Jasper Police Department at 812-482-2255. Original: Police are…
Police: Drone peeping still voyeurism and drones require registration
A few drone sightings and complaints in Jasper prompted police to remind the public of new and existing regulations on the unmanned aircraft. First, a citizen saw a drone flying near a home’s windows and reported it to police. Based on this report, the department wants to remind the public that it is a crime…
Jasper Park Board meeting notes
The Jasper Parks Board meeting was held Tuesday afternoon with four out of five members were present. Board President Roger Seger was absent. The board attorney, Renee Kabrick, opened several quotes on budgeted items, the first being 25 golf carts. Louisville based Cunningham Gof Cart was awarded the contract on Yamaha gas powered units, at a net…
Ferdinand Town Council: Timber sale nets better than expected returns
Attendance at the Ferdinand Town Council’s Tuesday night meeting was lighter than usual, with only three students, two parents and one Boy Scout in addition to the regulars. Also missing was Councilman Ron Weyer, who had just come out of back surgery. Still, that didn’t prevent a heavy slate of items from being checked off…
