Be ready for deer firearms season with new DNR license system
It’s deer hunting season, with firearms season beginning on Nov. 15, just one month away. DNR launched a new license system last December. The new system is accessible at GoOutdoorsIN.com. DNR anticipates very high traffic to this system during the next several weeks, especially Nov. 14-16.Hunters are encouraged to log in soon, verify their personal information,…
Two dead in suspected murder/suicide in Santa Claus
Indiana State Police are investigating a suspected murder/suicide in Santa Claus that resulted in the death of two people on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Jamie Adkins, 48, stating she had just shot her husband at about 12:17 p.m. CT. Officers with the Santa Claus Police…
Forest Products Manufacturing honored for German Heritage
Joe and David Seng both agreed that their father, Bill Seng Jr., would be proud to have been awarded the inaugural German Heritage Site Distinction. Bill Seng, Jr., was instrumental in creating the German aesthetic that marks the family’s company, Forest Products Manufacturing, office entrance behind the Dubois County Museum building. “He did a lot…
First Brands Group, owner of Jasper Rubber, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, secures $1.1 billion in financing
Automotive parts supplier receives court approval to access $500 million in debtor-in-possession funding to maintain operations and support customers during the restructuring process. First Brands Group, LLC, a supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Sept….
Huntingburg works with Children Task Force to make child exploitation arrest
In September 2025, detectives with the Huntingburg Police Department and Dubois County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force began an investigation after receiving a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) pertaining to Child Sex Abuse Material/Child Exploitation. The Cyber Tip was generated by Media Lab/Kik and included video…
Dubois County Faith Night to feature Cleveland Guardians’ Chaplain
Dubois County High Schools and Redemption Christian Church are pleased to announce Dubois County Faith Night, a community-wide event bringing together students, families, and community members for an evening of inspiration and fellowship. WHAT: Dubois County Faith NightWHEN: Friday, November 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM ESTWHERE: Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper, IN The…
County marching bands perform well at Jasper Invitational
All four Dubois County marching bands earned gold in their performances at the ISSMA Scholastic Prelims and Open Class Invitational held at Brewer Stadium on Saturday. The Forest Park Marching Rangers were awarded a Gold rating in Open Class D, with distinction in music, visual, and effect for their presentation of several jazz classics titled…
2025 JETT Auction raises over $100,000 for local nonprofit groups
More than a $100,000 was raised for Anderson Woods, Crisis Connection and Dover Recovery House for Women at the Jasper Endows Today & Tomorrow auction held on Friday, September 26. The event brought together community members, sponsors, and supporters for an evening of generosity and celebration, raising an impressive $102,675. The auction’s theme: OUR MISSION….
Plenty of candy and firetrucks
Jasper hosted the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter Association Miss Flame contest and parade for District 18 on Sunday. The streets were lined with expectant kids and adults as more than 40 entries, including the Jasper Marching Band, took the short trip from the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center and back. After the parade, the 2025 Miss Flame, Ava…
State Rep. Shane Lindauer not seeking reelection in 2026
State Representative Shane Lindauer (R-District 63) announced today that he will not seek reelection when his current term concludes in 2026. Lindauer, who has served in the Indiana House of Representatives since 2017, was originally appointed to fill the seat vacated by now-Governor Mike Braun. Residing in Jasper, Lindauer is a small business owner and…
Veterans Service Office Night coming up next week
The Jasper American Legion Post 147 and the Veterans Service Office are hosting a VSO Night at the American Legion Post 147 on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. These VSO events are being held to assist veterans with applying for benefits through the Veterans Affairs Department. The Dubois County VSO is…
Vincennes University Jasper Tour of Opportunity ignites career awareness for Dubois County freshmen
All freshmen in Dubois County had the opportunity to turn curiosity into career exploration during the 5th Annual Tour of Opportunity at Vincennes University Jasper on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event connected students with local businesses and industry professionals, showcasing a diverse range of potential careers available in their own community. The Tour of Opportunity is part…
Rotary Club of Dubois County awards community foundation $2,000
The Rotary Club of Dubois County has awarded a $2,000 grant to the Dubois County Community Foundation, benefiting the Rotary Club of Dubois County Endowment. This fund supports special projects and helps ensure the long-term sustainability of the Club’s community initiatives. Each year, the Rotary Club of Dubois County’s ATHENA Award recipient selects a local nonprofit or fund to receive…
Grassroots organizations hosting Mid-States Corridor community discussions
A series of public town hall events will be held from October 13th to 21st to share how the proposed Mid-States Corridor will impact our communities throughout Dubois County. Residents, civic leaders, and experts will share a brief update on road access issues, tax implications, costs, and other topics, followed by a Q&A session. The…
It’s a fire truck parade as Jasper hosts annual celebration
More than 30 years ago, Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang was a volunteer firefighter with about ten years under his belt when the city hosted the District 18 Indiana Volunteer Firefighter Association parade and queen contest. Now, as chief, he put the city in as a host for the annual event and this Sunday, October…
Residents voice concerns with AES battery energy storage system
Answers were sparse as several Dubois County citizens presented safety concerns about the proposed AES battery energy storage system and solar project to county commissioners at Monday’s meeting. The project would be located west of the airport near Old Holland Road, placing it within a two-mile radius of Southridge High School/Middle School, Holland Elementary and…
Jasper Chamber of Commerce announces 72nd Annual meeting featuring Governor Mike Braun
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite the community to its 72nd Annual Meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Calumet Lake Pavilion, 2210 N. Mill Street, Jasper, Indiana. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., with the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature keynote addresses by Indiana Governor Mike Braun…
Schnucks announces recall of smoked mozzarella penne salad for potential listeria contamination
Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, is recalling Schnucks Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad because the product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms…
Redevelopment Commission hears update on Regional Wellness Center funding
The City of Jasper is making adjustments to determine the future of the Regional Wellness Center after learning it was not selected to advance in a competitive grant program through the Department of Defense. The Defense Community Infrastructure Program is a competitive grant program designed to address deficiencies in community infrastructure that support a military…
14 hospital employees nominated for LCM Award
Fourteen Deaconess Memorial Medical Center employees have been nominated for the 2025 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the founders of Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Nominated by their co-workers for their exemplary devotion to the hospital’s Mission and Core Values in their daily work, this year’s…
Jasper hosting 32 bands for annual ISSMA Scholastic & Open Invitational Contest
The annual ISSMA Scholastic & Open Invitational Contest, hosted by the Jasper Marching Wildcat Band, will take place this Saturday, October 11th, at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium in Jasper, Indiana. This year’s competition will feature an impressive 32 bands from across the region. Local band performance times are as follows: This contest will bring a…
INDOT narrows Mid-States Corridor options to two expressway alternatives
The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Mid-States Corridor project team announced the release of their Draft Screening of Alternatives Report, recommending two expressway options for the proposed highway project that would span approximately 23 miles and cost more than $1 billion. Alternative 2B and Alternative 3B were selected from six alternatives presented at a…
Updated: Responders locate crashed aircraft after extensive search
Orange County–Several agencies were involved with the search and rescue of a downed aircraft in Orange County overnight between Saturday and Sunday. At 9:38 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, the Orange County 911 Communications Center (Dispatch) received a call from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reporting a possible downed single-engine aircraft near the Orange/Lawrence County…
Jasper celebrates another Mayor’s Youth Council project completion
The Jasper Mayor’s Youth Council celebrated the completion of the sand volleyball court at the renovated Buehler Park on Sunday with a ribbon-cutting. The Jasper Park and Recreation Department has spent the last two years updating the north side park. During that time, they have added a new bathroom, pickleball courts, updated playground equipment, and…
Jasper water work to close city streets
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced that McCrillus Street, between E. 7th and E. 8th Streets, including the intersection of 8th and McCrillus Streets, will be closed in conjunction with the water valve replacement project scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, weather permitting. If inclement weather should occur, the project is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8. …
Tie vote tables new county administrator position
The Dubois County Commissioners’ proposal to create a county administrator position failed Tuesday after a tie vote, following strong opposition from county employees who argued the position’s salary represents unfair treatment compared to existing staff raises. County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock voiced her concerns over the proposed position, telling commissioners that the administrator’s salary was a…
Haunted Huntingburg Blues Festival brings new, spooky offerings
This weekend, Huntingburg kicks off the spooky season with the Haunted Huntingburg Blues Festival featuring live blues bands, food trucks, beverage vendors, inflatables, outdoor movie night, the VIP Lounge, and miniature horses. The eve of the blues festival starts on Friday, October 10, with the free outdoor movie showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before…
Jasper announces planned water outage
Due to water valve replacement, the Jasper Municipal Water Department will be turning off the water service, weather permitting, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, for a small portion of the city from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Should the weather be inclement on Tuesday, the work will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from…
Indiana Department of Revenue warns of text message scam
The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding taxpayers to beware of a renewed text message scam requesting confirmation of bank account information for tax refund deposits. The text message states, “Your tax refund request has been processed and approved. Please provide valid payment information by September 23, 2025. After confirmation, funds will be deposited into…
Huntingburg board rejects roofing bids, hears updates on hoarding issues
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works rejected all five bids for the street department roof repair project during its recent meeting, choosing instead to rebid the project with expanded options for metal roof replacement. The rejected bids ranged from $325,000 to $397,000, with Schmidt Contracting submitting the lowest proposal at $325,000 and American Roofing and…
Jasper’s Main Street reopens, ribbon-cutting tonight
A construction meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project was held on October 1st with representatives of Ragle Construction, REA, VS Engineering, and the City of Jasper. The city reported that as of October 3, all of Main Street is now open and complete. A few punch list items are still occurring, which will…
