Beaver Lake; It’s dam complicated
“We obviously considered the recreation of the lake as a priority when we were planning,” Utilities Manager Bud Hauersperger told the attendees of the Jasper Water Committee meeting Thursday morning. Hauersperger was referring to the steps taken in 2004 to complete the renovation on the dam and spillway. “If we hadn’t, the lake would be 15…
Youth Triathlon raises $1,000 for Mentors for Youth
Proceeds from the Dubois County Youth Triathlon Presented to Mentors for Youth The Dubois County Youth Triathlon raised $1,000 for Mentors for Youth. The Proceeds from the third annual Youth Triathlon were presented to Mentors for Youth Executive Director, Courtney Knies on Thursday, August 13. DC Multisport has given a total of $68,679.52.00 back to…
Jasper Library Board decides to go it alone for now
Rather than wait on the City of Jasper’s timeline on potentially purchasing the Hoosier Desk site, the Jasper Library Board decided to begin negotiations with Ken and Paul Sternberg on its own. The board is attempting to hit a 2016 referendum with choices for a new library — either renovating and building at the current location…
Police warn of scams again
The Jasper Police Department is reminding residents to be aware of scams. Recently, scammers have targeted residents with two different tactics. In the first scam, a resident was advised they had won a large amount of money but had to send money to receive the winnings. This never happens, do not send money to win money,…
Inaugural Ferdinand Folk Festival Songwriter Competition winners crowned
On Saturday, August 8, the ten finalists for the inaugural Ferdinand Folk Festival singer-songwriter competition peformed for a panel of judges and a packed house at Ferdinand’s American Legion. Louisville’s Nick Peay won the 18-and-over division and Owensboro’s Hayley Payne took home the honors for the under-18 division. As the overall winner, Peay will kick…
Beaver Lake: Popp digs through years of data to show engineering firm’s mistake
“I’ve only given a 10% of my effort to fundraising,” Brad Popp told the Jasper Park Board and over 200 members of the public who attended Tuesday’s meeting. “I’ve given 90% of my effort to find out why is the lake low.” The park board had expected Popp to discuss working with them to pay…
Ferdinand Council: End of an era – curbside recycling to stop
All would, for the most part, agree. It was good while it lasted. Councilwoman Debbie Johnson was the bearer of bad tidings at the Ferdinand Town Council meeting Tuesday night (August 11). Paul Voegerl Jr. with Monster Recycling has departed the state. His father, Paul Sr., has been maintaining the business but since the bottom…
Extra patrols sanctioned to combat inattentive drivers
Jasper — A slew of accidents involving drivers missing or disregarding stop signs or traffic lights has prompted the Jasper Police Department to beef up patrols to catch offenders. Chief Michael Bennett told the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety today that the department would be more aggressive in enforcing traffic signal infractions. He added…
How the airport is funded
The intricacies of government finances can be confusing. For example (and the reason for this article), the Dubois County Airport Authority holds a unique position in government finance. The airport is a government entity able to levy taxes to fund its operating expenses and cumulative capital fund. Operating expenses are self-explanatory; they pay for the…
Airport Board: FAA refuses $80,000 grant request for FAA-mandated work
The Federal Aviation Administration has refused to pay for work the airport was mandated to complete. According to Wolpert Engineering, the firm contracted for the design and implementation of airport projects, the FAA has refused to pay for the work due to certain items not being completed. Specifically, a paper detailing the options for the…
Mother arrested for driving under the influence of meth with 9-year-old in car
Jasper — A Tennyson woman went to jail Monday afternoon after a state trooper arrested her for operating a car under the influence of methamphetamine. According to police, her 9-year-old son was in the car at the time. At 1:02 p.m., Trooper Brock Werne pulled over a maroon 1995 Buick LeSabre at Dorbett Street and 9th Street…
Two teens injured in ATV accident
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a Pike County all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident in which two teens were injured. On Sunday at about 3:52 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officer Kenny Tincher and Conservation Officer Cpl. Eric Doane responded to an ATV accident with injuries in Pike County. According to authorities, Jonathan Schum, 18, of Huntingburg, was operating…
Phone calls allegedly from Indiana State Police are “spoof” scam calls
The telephone number to the Indiana State Police General Headquarters is being used to steal personal information of Hoosiers. The published public phone number of 317-232-8248 has been appearing on caller IDs across the country as part of a spoofing scam. As defined by TechTarget, caller ID spoofing is a service that allows a caller to…
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Dubois County
Four samples of mosquitoes have recently tested positive for West Nile Virus in Dubois County. The Dubois County Health Department is reminding residents to stay vigilant in protecting themselves from West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The Dubois County Health Department encourages everyone in the county to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes by…
#DuboisCoChalkTalk; creating community conversations and fun
Twelve chalkboards saved from Maple Park School in Huntingburg will now be put to use as focal points for community expression. The first installation of Chalk Talk was unveiled at Ferdinand’s 18th Street Park Thursday. Children participating in the TriCounty YMCA Summer Day Camp trecked over to the park to try out the two boards…
Passenger succumbs to injuries from 3-vehicle accident
Jasper — One of the two ladies transferred to St. Mary’s Medical Center has died from injuries she sustained in the three-vehicle accident at State Road 162 and Meridian Road that occurred Thursday morning. According to the Vanderburgh County Coroner, Joyce A. Thomas (who was incorrectly identified as Joyce Jones in a previous media release from police),…
Friends of Beaver Lake push urgent fundraising campaign
A flood of support is assisting a volunteer group of property owners, renters and community members who want to get the water level of Beaver Lake back to normal. The Friends of Beaver Lake formed recently after the Jasper Utility Service Board decided to forego the expensive modifications to the dam and spillway at the…
Hulsman accepted into Indiana Democratic Party’s Emerging Leaders Project
Andrea Hulsman is learning how to become a political leader. The 33-year-old mother of three children was just accepted into the Indiana Emerging Leaders Project. In its fourth year now, the program is designed to develop leaders in the Indiana Democratic Party. She is the only applicant from Dubois County taking part in this year’s…
Sheriff’s department issues warning to motorists
School is starting up and the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department is reminding motorists of school bus rules and regulations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riding a bus to school is 13 times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle and 10 times safer than walking to school. According to the sheriff’s department,…
Changes announced to Ferdinand’s curbside recycling program
The Town of Ferdinand announced changes to the curbside recycling program offered through Monster Recycling. Due to some organizational changes at Monster Recycling, they will be adjusting the items that can be accepted. Here is a list of items that will or will not be collected- this information is also available on the Town’s website-www.ferdinandindiana.org-…
With $1.6 million deficit, county dips into economic development fund
Last year, Economic Development Income Tax funds were used to bailed Dubois County out of a $1.3 million budget shortfall. This year, the county council was forced to dip into the EDIT funds again to the tune of $1.6 million. According to Sandy Morton, Deputy Auditor for the county, the council requested $9,742,905.00 for the…
Jasper Cabinet: Eyesore could see new life
A private developer has come forward with intentions to purchase and develop the Jasper Cabinet building. Ed Curtin, principal at CWC Latitudes LLC of Columbus, appeared before the Jasper Redevelopment Commission Tuesday morning to ask that they consider creating a separate tax-increment finance district for the property located along the Patoka River behind the Jasper…
Charges possible without voluntary return of money (updated)
Update: The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department has met with the man featured in an image shared with news media earlier today and determined he is not involved in the search of a large sum of money lost at Walmart. Detective Anderson received some tips and the individual came to the sheriffs department. After speaking with…
Four juveniles charged in recent burglaries and thefts
Jasper — Four juveniles have been arrested in connection with two burglaries and a theft in Jasper that occurred between July 21 and July 22. According to police, the juveniles allegedly broke into two garages along the 800 and 900 block of Giesler Road on July 21 and 22. Those residents reported several items missing including…
Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearer nominations are now open
Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and Dubois County Visitors Center today announced the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is now accepting torchbearer nominations from the public. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, excellence in their profession, acts of heroism or volunteer service to their neighborhood, community, region or…
Bridgework to cause lane restrictions east of Loogootee on U.S. 50
Project to continue to December The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for the U.S. 50 Bridge spanning Boggs Creek east of Loogootee, beginning on Monday, Aug. 10. Beginning at 7 a.m., INDOT will close the westbound lane of the bridge for pavement rehabilitation. Contractors will perform a hydro-demolition that will use highly pressurized…
New dean of Vincennes University Jasper Campus named
Dr. Chris Gray has been appointed assistant vice president/dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. Gray will attend VU’s opening meeting on Aug. 19 and his first day at VUJC will be Aug. 24. “The search committee did a tremendous job of screening and evaluating candidates for this important position. I am delighted at Dr. Gray’s selection…
Strassenfest Parade results
This year’s Strassenfest Parade was the largest ever in the festival’s 37-year history. Here are the results: Heartwarming Award — the most warm & fuzzy Winner: Jasper Community Arts Honorable mentions: Shiloh United Methodist Church and Dubois County Humane Society Community Award — most positive statement on the community Winner: St Ferdinand Church Honorable Mentions:…
Bombers Ohio Valley League champs
The Dubois County Bombers made it a clean sweep of the 2015 Ohio Valley League championships Saturday night by downing the Madisonville Miners 3-2. The victory secured the best-of-three Playoff Championship Series over the Madisonville Miners two games to one, earning the Bombers both the regular season and playoff crowns. It was a tight game…
Huntingburg police seeking information on Memorial Gymnasium damages
The Huntingburg Police Department is asking for help in determining who struck the gated entrance to Memorial Gymnasium. According to police, sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 11:35 p.m. Thursday, a vehicle struck the gate post on the gate along 6th Street. The post was knocked over and the asphalt was damaged around it. Police are…
Someone set a fire on the pedestrian bridge on the Riverwalk
Jasper — Jasper police are going to the public for help to identify the person or persons involved in setting a fire on the pedestrian bridge of the Jasper Riverwalk. Authorities were notified of smoke seen coming from the bridge at about 6:40 a.m. Friday. When officers arrived, they found boards on the bridge were smoldering…
