Vote by mail applications due by Monday
The Dubois County Clerk’s Office is reminding voters that Monday, October 26, is the last day voters can request an absentee application to vote by mail. Anyone who calls after Monday October 26th, will only be able to vote in-person absentee or by travel board. Early voting has already began. Anyone wanting to vote early in the…
Huntingburg Mayoral Race: Stellar dominates conversation
The two Huntingburg mayoral candidates were on the stage at the Huntingburg Event Center with a crowd of about 130 waiting to hear their vision for the next four years. Republican incumbent Denny Spinner and Democratic challenger Ron Drew took turns sparring over questions from local media and those in attendance. After a brief introduction…
Huntingburg Council: October 22, 2015
-Approved an agreement to use Precision Concrete Cutting for removing trip hazards on city sidewalks for $15,000 in 2015. The company specializes in ADA compliant removal of trip hazards in these scenarios. The city has used them for two areas of the city and in the park already. The company provides documentation that is required…
Jasper Council: River Centre revealed; TIF approved
Jasper Cabinet River Centre project from Matthew Crane If a redeveloper’s plans come to fruition, the Jasper Cabinet property will become the site of a hotel, office and retail space and apartments within the next three years. Jane Hendrickson, owner of Boxer Girl LLC, announced the $26 million project to turn the building into a…
Community: Safety tips for traffic stops
Every day in Indiana there are hundreds if not thousands of traffic stops that are performed by legitimate law enforcement officials performing their sworn duty. On a very rare occasion, a person impersonating a police enforcement officer comes to the attention of law enforcement and the public after performing a bogus traffic stop or falsely…
Jasper Mayoral Election: Forum reveals differences
The candidates for mayor of Jasper wore different lapel pins. The incumbent’s pin bore the city’s new logo although with an antiqued finish. A modern reflection of his own course for the city and his pride in his imprint on its future with a slight nod to the past. The seasoned challenger wore a pin…
Police to follow up on Ferdinand tip about 18-year-old cold case
Indiana State Police are cautious about raising anyone’s hopes in finding any closure on the disappearance of a 13-year-old Perry County boy after receiving information a body could be found in a Ferdinand lake. According to Sgt. Philip Hensley, the department receives tips regularly about the November 1997 disappearance of Ricky Lane Thomas Jr. He…
Pair arrested on battery and residential entry charges in Huntingburg
Huntingburg officers arrested two people on a myriad of charges after being called to break-in of a Huntingburg residence Tuesday morning. Officers were sent to 421 1/2 E. 4th St. at about 12:46 a.m. and met with the residents. According to the victims —Brittany Bicknell, 22, and Michael Fryou, 22, they had been at Jessica…
Jasper Mayoral Forum tonight; Huntingburg’s Wednesday
The public will have an opportunity to hear from local mayoral candidates in two open events this week. Tonight, Vincennes University is hosting the Jasper mayoral candidates at 7 p.m. in the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing building on the VU Jasper Campus. Democratic candidate Wayne Schuetter, Republican incumbent Terry Seitz and Independent candidate…
Jasper Utilities: Server costs higher than expected
A discussion about a $73,000 server based in the utility department and shared with the civil city took up most of the discussion of the Jasper Utility Service Board meeting Monday night. Utility General Manager Bud Hauersperger told the board that the cost of the server including consulting fees and contingency fee is $73,921.79. From the existing…
County Council allocates $200,000 to rent-controlled developments in Jasper
Two rent-controlled developments in Jasper will receive $100,000 each in Dubois County Economic Development Income Tax funds. The Dubois County Council voted 5-1 — Councilwoman Martha Wehr opposed and Councilwoman Becky Beckman abstained from voting due to her position with TriCap, a partner in the projects — for the allocating the money to the project after…
Animal cruelty case in court for probation revocation and demolition order
Mary K. Burch, 609 N. Washington St., the woman involved in the animal cruelty case in Huntingburg last year, appeared in both Dubois County Circuit Court and Dubois County Superior Court, Friday morning. First Judge Mark McConnell heard from the state in a bid to revoke Burch’s 5-year probation from the plea agreement she made…
Plows Away
In a line, tractor after tractor plodded up and down the field turning the dirt over. They were plowing a field near Ireland on Harris Farms for the fifth annual Plow Day; a day created to teach young farmers about plowing, a practice that has been replaced by modern farming techniques. So, for about 3…
Longtime Jasper councilman awarded Sagamore
Councilman Tom Schmidt had an 11 a.m. appointment today so he showed up about 25 minutes early for a 10:45 a.m. meeting at the Jasper City Hall. He was supposed to be meeting with Stormwater Coordinator Chad Mundy and City Engineer Chad Hurm to discuss an emergency stormwater issue. However, his early arrival created a…
Huntingburg overpass concerns some local businesses
As plans move forward to alleviate one of three certainties in Huntingburg — death, taxes and being stopped by a train, a few business owners along the affected area have some concerns about the railroad overpass. A public meeting was held Thursday to give residents a chance to see preliminary plans for the 225-foot railroad…
A true (heartbreaking) story
Domestic violence. Sexual abuse. A life filled with terror and regret. These are things most of us cannot fathom nor can we imagine someone living through them. But some do. And sometimes, they don’t survive the trauma. It has been said that most non-profit organizations don’t want to become irrelevant. They’d rather not find a…
Introducing Huntingburg’s newest officer, Esther
Esther is the department’s new K9. She and Officer Josh Hemmer are training together now.
NE Dubois schools: Cuts, school board benefits and community pride discussed
NE Dubois Superintendent Bill Hochgesang has resorted to his bucket demonstration several times recently while explaining school financing. He did so again at the beginning of the community meeting held to take input and questions from the public regarding the school corporation’s $300,000 deficit. Hochgesang’s buckets are labeled Capital Projects, Debt Service, Transportation, Pension Debt,…
Ferdinand Police Department reorganized
From Ferdinand News Ferdinand Police Chief Lloyd Froman hit the ground running at the first Town Council meeting following his appointment. He sought three administrative changes for his department Tuesday night, citing the impetus behind his decisions. First, he asked to make Sgt. Brian Seffernick the assistant chief, noting his associate’s degree in law enforcement, four years of supervisory experience over 3-20 staff members, various certifications…
$80,000 reimbursement sought for airport work
Special from Jim O’Neal, WITZ AM/FM The Airport Authority is still seeking $80,000 in reimbursement from the Federal Aviation Administration. Woolpert Engineering, the Dubois County Airport Authorities’ engineering firm, has re-submitted paperwork to try to get the $80,000.00 reimbursement for expenses resulting in the removing of obstructions from the west approach runway which was mandated…
Mayoral election forums next week
Vincennes University is joining with community organizations to conduct mayoral election forums in two Dubois County cities this fall. The Jasper mayoral candidates will be presented on Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. EST in the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing building on the VU Jasper Campus. The agreement to participate has been signed by Democratic…
State board decision Wednesday could mean a big drop in ISTEP passing rates
About 65 percent of students would pass English and 59 percent would pass math Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Shaina Cavazos on October 12, 2015 ISTEP test passing rates could plummet by about 16 percentage points in English and 24 percentage points in math compared to 2014 if the Indiana State Board of Education approves…
Library board working on path to 2016 referendum
The difference between the Jasper Library Board of 2011 that conceived of the plan for a library on South Newton and the Jasper Public Library Board that has decided to pursue the Hoosier Desk site is unity Whereas two divided factions stepped out of the meeting in which a unanimous vote decided to seek the…
Emerging Leaders seeking grant nominees
Dubois County Emerging Leaders seeks nominations for this year’s grant. Emerging Leaders, a giving circle established in 2012, is a way for individuals to pool their funds to strengthen communities in Dubois County. Each participant commits to giving as little as $120 per individual or $180 as a couple per year. Contributors then vote on…
Early voting begins today
Early voting begins today at the Dubois County Courthouse. Anyone wanting to vote early in the three city elections can do so at the courthouse. Hours at the courthouse will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday beginning October 12th and going until Friday October 30th. The courthouse will also be open…
Huntingburg Council: Drainage issues to be brought to county
The drainage issues affecting the residents north of the future site of a 147 workforce housing development may have been further alleviated after an engineer’s findings were discussed at the Huntingburg Council meeting Thursday evening. After the announcement of the new housing development, Hunters Crossing, residents of Red Bud Court voiced concerns of flooding from a ditch…
Haunted Huntingburg brings frightening family fun
Hold your loved ones close, the ghosts and ghouls will be rampant in Huntingburg this weekend. Haunted Huntingburg kicks off Friday evening with a 9 p.m. showing of Wes Craven’s “Nightmare on Elm Street” at The Gaslight, 328 E. 4th Street. It’s the first of two Craven movies over the two-day event — the second, “Scream”,…
Jasper doctor announces bid for Republican Congressional nomination
Dr. Richard Moss of Jasper announced he will run for representative of the 8th Congressional District in the May Republican primary. Moss says that Republican leadership in Washington has strayed from the voters that sent them there. “I, like many conservatives, am deeply frustrated by the national Republican Party. Particularly, Republican leadership,” he said. “We…
Go underwater to view Indiana shipwrecks from the comfort of your home
Indiana’s historic shipwrecks can now be explored by land or sea. Viewing a newly designed website provides virtual looks at what only divers used to be able to access. The website, IndianaShipwrecks.org, which is part of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website (dnr.IN.gov), features the J.D. Marshall and the Muskegon, as well as Car…
Foundation secures $500,000 grant through community generosity
$1 Million Campaign a Success Local donors have helped the Community Foundation successfully raise more than $1 million for Dubois County charities. Through Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) VI, an initiative of Lilly Endowment Inc., donors have given more $500,000 to fully capture an eligible $500,000 in matching funds. The objective of the initiative…
Jasper America’s Best Community group holds Facebook contest
The America’s Best Community Jasper Team, comprised of local community members, is challenging the people of Jasper to like and share the America’s Best Communities Jasper Facebook page. The committee’s goal is 2500 followers by October 15, 2015. The America’s Best Communities contest started earlier this year and will continue into 2016. Sponsored by Frontier Communications, the contest seeks…
