Multi-platinum country star Gabby Barrett to shine at the Lincoln Amphitheatre this Saturday
Warner Music Nashville’s multi-platinum star Gabby Barrett will perform at the Lincoln Amphitheatre this Saturday, July 19, with rising country music star Timmy McKeever set to open the evening. This very special event is being presented with support from MasterBrand. Barrett’s debut single “I Hope” ruled the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27…
Commissioners seeking new Holland trash collection site
The Dubois County Commissioners were informed that the trash/recyclable collection site in Holland will close within the next six months due to a change in ownership. Highway Superintendent Donnie Lueken told the commissioner that the new owner does not plan to continue the current arrangement, which means the county will have to search for a…
Rotary Club of Dubois County announces 13th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award finalists
The Rotary Club of Dubois County announced five outstanding women leaders as finalists for the 13th Annual ATHENA International Leadership Awards. The 2025 awards banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 17, at the Huntingburg Event Center, where all nominees will be celebrated and one finalist will be named the ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient. This year’s ATHENA…
Adam Schwartz named Memorial Hospital’s 2025 LCM Volunteer of the Year Award recipient
Adam Schwartz has been named the 2025 recipient of the Little Company of Mary (LCM) Volunteer of the Year Award at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. This award is named in honor of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the founders of Memorial Hospital. Schwartz is the eighth recipient of this annual…
Bombers plan to unveil new banner in honor of Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery will pay a visit to League Stadium this Wednesday while on the All-Star break. The Dubois County Bombers plan on unveiling a new banner recognizing Montgomery for his achievements.
Fricken Chicken Alfredo with Ella
Ella is at that age where she likes being in the know, likes listening in on conversations between her parents. Her mom admits Ella may be a little nosy. Ella’s bedroom is her own creation. She’s really happy with it. Her queen size bed sits somewhat unmade as a comfortable centerpiece that highlights her room’s…
4-H Graduating Seniors
Here are the 2025 4-H graduating seniors.
2025 Dubois County 4-H Fair activities
The 2025 Dubois County 4-H Fair is just around the corner, and this year’s lineup promises to be bigger and better than ever. The fairgrounds will come alive with exciting competitions, educational exhibits, entertainment, and that special small-town charm that makes our county fair truly special. Fair Highlights Whether you’re a 4-H member, a proud…
Find your next treasure at The Good Find
Kelly and Ben Mathis opened The Good Find at the ‘Y’ in Jasper late last month and will host a ribbon-cutting with the Jasper Chamber of Commerce on Monday. The new shop is an extension of Kelly’s experience repurposing furniture and decorating her own home, which evolved into a hobby of finding, refurbishing, repurposing, and…
Jasper Pool set to break 1974 attendance record
The Jasper Aquatic Center has shattered attendance records this summer, welcoming over 19,000 swimmers so far this season and is set to surpass the previous high of 22,892 set in 1974, according to Janessa Wagner, Special Events Coordinator, reported to the Jasper Park Board. The dramatic surge represents a four-fold increase from 2023, when the…
City wants residents to be safe on electric scooters
City leaders in Jasper are addressing safety concerns about electric bikes and scooters, particularly regarding young riders. At a recent Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, they discussed ways to better promote and enforce the state’s e-bike and scooter policies. Board member Nancy Eckerle shared a worrying sight: a child, who looked no…
City officials express frustration over street construction delays and quality issues
The city faces ongoing challenges with recent street paving projects, including unresolved issues on Arjem Street and adjustments to manhole covers on 19th Street that require contractor accountability. Huntingburg Mayor Neil Elkins and members of the Board of Public Works expressed frustration with the pace of street improvements and the responsiveness of contractors during a…
New Huntingburg mural approaching completion
The final touches are being applied to the new mural highlighting the alley between Butcher & Barrel and the former Overtime. Artist Kacy Jackson has been hard at work this week painting the mural that extends up the three-story building’s edge closest to the street, accenting the entrance to the alley. The mural helps turn…
How will the megabill impact Indiana’s budget? Hundreds of millions in federal dollars will be lost
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 9, 2025 Indiana officials are assessing the financial impact on the state budget of the nearly 1,000-page priority megabill President Donald Trump signed into law Friday. Formerly known as the “big, beautiful bill,” it will reform the nation’s welfare programs, extend 2017 tax cuts and invest billions of dollars…
Downtown Revitalization Project update, July 9
Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Project work continues between 7th and 9th streets, and both blocks will likely remain closed for most of the repair period. Starting July 9, crews will form and pour driveways, install ADA pavers, and complete stormwater connections. The following week, they’ll add stone to the roadway and start filling planting boxes with…
Sheriff’s office investigating dog abandonment
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into the recent incident involving the abandonment of a dog. We need your help identifying the vehicles involved and determining the dog’s owner. If you have any information about the individuals responsible, please come forward. You can choose to remain anonymous. You can call 812-482-9111…
Huntingburg Council tables decision on Mid-States Corridor resolutions
The Huntingburg City Council voted to table two competing resolutions regarding the Mid-States Corridor highway project after hearing comments from both supporters and opponents during Tuesday’s regular council meeting. Both resolutions are included at the end of the article. Council members cited the need for additional information and the absence of a council member as…
Actors Community Theatre presents ‘Mary Poppins: The Musical’
Featuring over 20 iconic characters from the original stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film, this musical adaptation created by Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins promises to be as sweet as a spoonful of sugar for every audience member! The jack-of-all-trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks…
Honor and Remember Run/Ruck supports families and first responders
The fifth annual Honor and Remember Run/Ruck hosted by OFS at Cool Springs will be held on August 9th. The family-friendly 5K and 10K Trail & Ruck Run was created in honor of military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and all who died on 9/11 and the wars following. Ruck Runners are encouraged to participate…
Rock Lotto returns to the Astra Theatre July 26
Jasper Engines & Transmissions is sponsoring the 7th Annual Rock Lotto, which is set to return to the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, July 26. The fan-favorite event, Rock Lotto, is set to return for its annual visit to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Saturday, July 26. This is a fundraiser event going…
Jasper Arts Unveils 50th Anniversary Season, A Celebration of Legacy and Live Performance
What began five decades ago as a bold vision to bring the arts to southern Indiana has blossomed into one of the region’s most cherished cultural institutions. In celebration of this remarkable milestone, Jasper Arts proudlyannounces its 50th Anniversary Performance Season—a vibrant collection of concerts, dance, comedy, and intimate performances that honor the past, celebrate…
Kimball International hosting open house as part of 75th Anniversary
Kimball International is celebrating its 75th anniversary by inviting the community to an Open House Celebration. Hosted on August 14th at their Corporate Headquarters location, guests will have the unique opportunity to tour the campus and see how Kimball International designs, tests, and utilizes its furniture within their own headquarters. Guests will also learn about…
Jace Merkel named next Huntingburg Parks Superintendent
The City of Huntingburg announced Jace Merkel as its new parks superintendent. While previously working at the Huntingburg Water Department, Jace will transition to the Parks Department beginning July 7. He will be working alongside Dale Payne until Dale’s Retirement on August 8. Dale is retiring after 34 years of service in the city. “We…
Jaws At 50: How The Best Movie Ever Made Changed My Life
“Jaws” turns 50 this summer. Since 1975, I have watched it as many times—if not more—as the age of the movie itself. This is a conservative estimate. I plan to rewatch it this Fourth of July with all immediate family members. For some, it will be their first viewing! How is that even possible? This…
Sultan’s Run raises $10k for Night to Shine
Last Friday, Sultan’s Run hosted a corporate golf scramble that included a luncheon and concert to support Night to Shine. With the support of multiple sponsors and 76 golfers, the day’s activities raised $10,250 for the annual event, a prom-like experience for individuals with special needs, hosted by Redemption Christian Church. According to Chris Tretter,…
9-year-old killed in ATV crash
Authorities are investigating an ATV crash that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old Spencer County boy over the weekend. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 7:05 p.m., Spencer County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a severe ATV accident near the intersection of County Road 1150 North and County Road 1200 East, close to…
Braun appoints state entrepreneurship director
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 7, 2025 An Indianapolis business owner will lead the state’s new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, with a focus on supporting Hoosiers’ launching the next generation of Main Street businesses. Brian Schutt, the co-founder of Refinery46 — a co-working space and startup incubator in Indianapolis — and co-founder of…
Judge Verkamp arranges survey work on Pfister property
Bob Pfister’s testimony from the witness stand in the Dubois County Circuit Court was marked by tears and anger on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Pfister made his first appearance on allegations that he was in contempt of the temporary injunction that Dubois County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Verkamp had ordered, allowing INDOT’s contractor, Lochmueller Group, to…
Judge considers permanent injunction for Midstate Corridor Property surveys, asks for better communication between parties
Dubois County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Verkamp is considering whether to grant the state a permanent injunction, allowing surveyors to access private property for the Midstate Corridor highway project, after several property owners denied entry to their land. Judge Nathan Verkamp heard testimony during a declaratory judgment hearing in which the Indiana Department of Transportation,…
Verkamp continues preliminary injunction allowing surveys for Mid-States Corridor
Judge Nathan Verkamp of the Dubois County Circuit Court is weighing a declaratory action and permanent injunction for surveyors to access properties as they conduct the Tier 2 study for the Midstate Corridor project, a proposed highway linking State Route 66 and I-69. The case revolves around the state’s authority to access private property for…
Pfister agrees to date for survey work
Property owner Bob Pfister made his appearance in the Dubois County Circuit Court today after evicting Lochmueller Group surveyors from his family property on Trainer Lane twice in June. Pfister read from a prepared statement regarding the generational importance of the land before being cross-examined by Deputy Attorney General Wesley Garrett. Dubois County Circuit Court…
