Jasper woman struck by car; badly injured
A Jasper woman was severely injured when she was struck by a car on Newton Street early Saturday morning. According to authorities, Darrin N. Dupont, 22, of Huntingburg, was northbound on Newton Street in a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme at about 3:30 a.m. Dupont told police that as he approached the intersection with 32nd Street,…
Volunteers needed for Community Garden
As Memorial Hospital Foundation begins a second year of its garden project, volunteers are being sought to help with tasks like planting, weeding, harvesting and delivering produce. Last year the hospital planted about three-fourths of an acre at the Lodge, on South Newton Street; zucchini, corn and cantaloupe were among the homegrown produce served in the…
Husband, wife found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Dale
A husband and wife were found deceased late Tuesday night as a result of what State Police detectives believe was a murder and suicide. At 10:52 p.m. CST Tuesday, concerned acquaintances of a Dale couple asked the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department to check on the welfare of 74-year-old William Lamar and his wife, 68-year-old Martha Lamar….
Economic development problems are at local, not state level
The Center for Business and Economic Research recently released a study explaining the generally disappointing results of local economic development efforts in Indiana. It is worth reading in whole, but the gist of it ought to be part of the local discussion about efforts to attract jobs and households. The eye catching part of the…
Pence can’t run for Indiana governor if selected as Trump’s VP
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence faces a tight deadline to withdraw from the state’s gubernatorial race if he is selected to be Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. Associated Press story
In grief, Jasper couple creates fund for parents facing their worst nightmare
On November 25, 2015, Ashley and Nick Spanenberg let their 12-day-old daughter Athena go. Athena suffered from Hydrops Fetalis, a condition that causes fluid to accumulate in an infant’s body. In Athena’s case, the fluid was settling in her lungs and had caused one to collapse. The doctors at Riley’s informed the couple there was…
Art Guild winners’ work on display at Krempp Gallery
The Jasper Community Art’s Commission announced the 48th Annual Dubois County Art Guild Exhibit in the Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center. The exhibit will feature work by local artists who belong to the guild, many of whom are well known in the area. It will include work in a variety of mediums. Winners…
Odon man killed in U.S. 231 crash; driver jailed
A Fourth of July crash north of Loogootee took the life of an Odon man, injured four children and resulted in a driver going to jail on numerous felony charges. According to Indiana State Police, Jessica I. Bechtel, Odon, was southbound on US 231 near County Road 700 North (five miles north of Loogootee) in…
Tip leads to meth manufacturing arrest in Huntingburg
Thursday afternoon, Huntingburg officers arrested a Huntingburg man for manufacturing methamphetamine at a South Chestnut Street residence. According to police, they received a tip about someone manufacturing meth at 609 S. Chestnut Street at about 5:30 p.m. Officers responded to the residence and made contact with Troy Denton, 29. During that contact, officers developed probable…
Sheriff’s Department seeking information on attempted break-in
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating the person(s) involved in an attempted breaking and entering at a Holland business that occurred early Thursday morning. On Thursday, June 30th, 2016 around 03:50 a.m. someone attempted to gain entry to Windmill Chill at the intersection of State Road 161…
Huntingburg man ejected from truck, LifeFlighted
A Huntingburg man was thrown from the truck he was driving when it crashed on U.S. 231 just north of the Huntingburg Airport Thursday afternoon. Dubois County deputies responded to the crash at 4:12 p.m. and determined Jason A. Thacker, of Pinewood Court, was northbound in a 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab when…
Happy 200th Haysville; Remembering 150th
All Maryann Fisher needs in life, she says, is “a kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom.” Summer is a busy time for the Haysville lady, when she works during the week making luscious angel food cakes from scratch to sell at the Jasper Farmer’s Market. But then, with a dozen egg yolks left from each cake, what to do?…
Jasper mayor orders city flag to half staff in honor of former councilman
Mayor Terry Seitz ordered the City of Jasper flag at City Hall to be lowered to half staff in honor of former Councilman Victor J. Knies, who died Tuesday. The executive order states the flag will be lowered at sunrise on Thursday, the day of Knies’ visitation, until his entombment on Friday. Knies’ obituary is here.
Bombers repeat 10-2 win against Stallions
Special from the Dubois County Bombers The Dubois County Bombers broke open a tight game with an 8-run 7th inning last night on the way to their second consecutive lopsided victory in front of 808 fans on Youth League night. Fresh off of a 10-2 drubbing of the Paducah Chiefs on Monday, the Bombers downed…
Bicentennial Torchbearers announced for Torch Relay
Dubois County’s representatives for the Bicentennial Torch Relay have been announced. Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, Indiana Office of Tourism Development(IOTD) Executive Director Mark Newman, Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance President and CEO Kim Smith and Bicentennial Torch Relay State Director Noelle Szydlyk today unveiled the names of more than 2,000 Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearers, as…
Huntingburg Council meeting minutes for June 28, 2016
The Huntingburg Common Council met for the regular meeting and took the following actions: -Approved an ordinance to create a special Local Option Income Tax fund to distribute Senate Bill 67 money to street, sidewalk and infrastructure projects. The city received $438,011.12 and is creating a plan to submit an application for the matching grants…
Greater Jasper School Board: Time to look at elementary school options
The Greater Jasper School Board will begin to take steps to address the need to facilitate a growing elementary school student population in its older elementary school facilities. “As everyone knows over the last few years, we’ve been talking about some of the educational and physical needs of our elementary schools,” she said. “In an effort…
Jasper closes portion of Bittersweet Drive for storm sewer work
The Jasper Street Dept will be closing Bittersweet Drive between Northwood Avenue and 31st Street for a Storm Sewer Replacement project. Two 24-inch storm sewers will be replaced beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29 and will remain closed approximately three days, re-opening by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1. This closure will take place barring inclement weather or any other…
Former union treasurer charged with stealing nearly $33,000
A Jasper man is facing two felony theft charges for allegedly embezzling nearly $33,000 from American Federation of Government Employees Local 2150. Carlton C. Woodcox, 56, 402 Clay St., Jasper, was arrested Friday afternoon for a Class D felony count of theft and a Level 6 felony count of theft. The classifications on the theft are…
Straight-party voters could impact at-large candidates’ chances
Straight-party voters may want to be ready to fill in a couple extra bubbles in the November election. A recent change caused by Senate Bill 61 will require voters to individually choose the at-large candidates on the ballot even if they choose a straight-party ticket. State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 61 in an effort to…
Bombers break losing streak with 10-2 Chiefs blowout
Special from the DC Bombers Badly in need of a win after a seven-game losing streak, Ian Dimitrie Connor Moroder, and Conner Echols led the way as the Dubois County Bombers downed the Paducah Chiefs 10-2 Monday night. 675 fans filed into historic League Stadium and witnessed the Bombers score in four straight innings early…
Dubois County Council: Jail expansion not on the radar
Dubois County Sheriff Donny Lampert’s jail expansion ideas met with a cool reception from the county council. Lampert told the council the Dubois County Security Center has been operating at or near capacity. Designed for 84 inmates, the jail population has averaged 81 since March. He explained that in May, the jail averaged three bookings daily. He…
3 alcohol laws that go into effect July 1
Indiana lawmakers approved three new laws regarding the sale of alcohol. Those laws take effect this Friday.
Fire Marshal issues warning about firework-related injuries
Each year, more firework-related injuries are reported on Independence Day than any other day. In 2015, 47 percent (85 cases) of the total number of reported cases occurred on Independence Day. “Having more knowledge on fireworks safety and taking smart precautions when handling fireworks can lead to safer celebrations,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson….
Jasper Rotary announces 2016 Athena finalists
The Rotary Club of Jasper, hosting its fifth annual ATHENA International Leadership Award presentation in Dubois County, has announced this year’s seven finalists. They are Elaine Brames, Brenda Buehler, Jessica DeLorenzo, Betty Jenkins, Vickie Lewis, Tracy Lorey, and Connie Nass. Go to http://www.jasperrotary.com for more finalist information. The event will be held at the Huntingburg Event…
Bombers drop to third with loss to Oilers
Special from the Dubois County Bombers The Dubois County Bombers and the Owensboro Oilers squared off last night in a showdown for second place in the OVL standings, as both squads entered the contest six games back of the league lead. Owensboro returned home in sole possession of second place after trouncing the home-standing Bombers…
Facing public dissent, Jasper Council slows Courthouse Square Renovation Plans
The Jasper Common Council decided to slow the Courthouse Square Redevelopment Project down a bit at Wednesday’s regular meeting. A snag appeared as Councilman John Bell, who also serves as president of the Jasper Redevelopment Commission, reviewed a portion of an ordinance that would allocate about $400,000 to cover Phase II costs of the project. Bell told…
Habitat for Humanity announces new executive director
Sarah Weatherwax will take over as the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County effective July 18, 2016. Previously, she served as the involvement director at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper and as an adjunct professor at Vincennes University in Jasper. She has an MA in Arts Administration from Eastern Michigan University and…
Northeast Dubois School Corp meeting: Naysayers no-show so far
Northeast Dubois School Superintendent Bill Hochgesang is waiting to hear from the other side of the aisle in regards to the proposed property tax increase being sought by the budget beleaguered school system. Even though the May board meeting saw an outpouring of support from parents and others who attended, those residents who were opposed…
#JasperRocks: Little yellow bits of happiness surprising locals
Without warning these little yellow bits of happiness started showing up around Jasper recently. Who is doing this? We don’t know but maybe that’s best. Here is what we did learn after inquiring with the Jasper Rocks Facebook Page. How did this come about? Everyone you meet is struggling with something. Everyone has a cloud,…
International Willys club holds meet-up in Dubois County
Dave Liepelt cranked the Willys Overland’s engine to life at Huntingburg’s City Park Monday afternoon. The six-cylinder engine purred quietly thanks to the special sleeve valves common in the cars produced from 1903 to 1941 by Willys in Midwestern factories — including one in Terre Haute. The quiet engine was somewhat unheard of at the time, according…
