President of local road materials supplier speaks out against Mid-States Corridor
As the Indiana Department of Transportation continues talks with local fiscal bodies about transferring U.S. 231 to them as the Mid-States Corridor proceeds, a local business leader is urging them to decline the offer and withdraw support for the new highway. Craig Knies, president of Knies Construction, Calcar Paving, and Cave Quarries, sent a letter…
Venue on Vine: Bringing her vision to life
The number of bookings scheduled for December and through 2026 appears to confirm Ashley Werner’s split-second decision to open The Venue on Vine and ADW Design earlier this year. Several factors were at play as Ashley took that first step back in June after stopping by Emerald Greens to pay for the desserts they had…
Dubois County communities receive $1.2 for infrastructure improvements, maintenance
Dubois County and Huntingburg were among the 191 communities receiving a share of the $100 million in state matching grants under the Community Crossing Grant program. Huntingburg was awarded $283,579.60 from the state, and Dubois County was awarded $1 million. Gov. Mike Braun, Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor and INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist today…
Trooper Brian LaRoche announces Dubois County Sheriff candidacy
Long-time Indiana State Trooper Brian LaRoche has announced his candidacy for Dubois County Sheriff. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for Sheriff of Dubois County as a Republican for the upcoming2026 election,” LaRoche said in his announcement. “Throughout my career, I have been committed to protecting our communities, upholding the law, and serving with…
Fund created to help veteran after devastating fire
A Dale veteran was badly burned, and his dog was killed in a fire that destroyed his home last Tuesday. The U.S. Army veteran, Mike Norrington, was burned in the fire and taken to a burn unit, where he was last listed in critical condition. The Dubois County Veteran Service Officer, Kenneth Speedy LeFevre, has…
Bobcat hunting season quickly hits limit
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 8, 2025 The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has closed the bobcat trapping season after reaching the statewide quota of 250 bobcats in just four weeks. The season was scheduled to run from Nov. 8 to Jan. 31, or until the quota of bobcats was reached. A DNR news…
Holland hosting Stille Nacht festivities Saturday, Dec. 6
Mark your calendars! The “Stille Nacht” holiday celebration returns to The Commons in Holland on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. Join the festive parade (lineup starts at 3 p.m.), listen to live music from David & Jesse Underwood, and bring the kids to the Children’s Holiday Village, where they can get their faces…
Holland Council hosts public Q&A with AES
The Holland Town Council hosted representatives from AES and the company that constructs its Battery Energy Storage System to answer questions on the Crossvine Solar development. Before taking questions from the public, AES Indiana representatives presented details of their proposed 85-megawatt solar and battery storage project. Jeff Cummins, an AES Indiana representative, opened the meeting…
Helping feed the hungry
Smiles and “thank-yous” abounded in the frigid cold of the St. Joseph Catholic Church parking lot as a group of volunteers packed boxes of canned goods, fruit, vegetables, bread, milk, and even bouquets of flowers into cars. “I just felt there was a need in the community,” co-organizer Gary Schnell said. “Everything is getting more…
Huntingburg VFW 2366 celebrating 80 years on Sunday
The Huntingburg VFW Post 2366 is holding an open house celebration of its 80th anniversary this Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. They will have a cake cutting at 2 p.m. for guests. Here is a story we did about the post for its 75th anniversary.
Lions Club looking forward to continued service to community and vision impaired
The Jasper Lions Club brought vision checks to the local schools in the late 1950s. Before then, parents were on their own to determine whether their children might need prescription glasses. But for a group dedicated to addressing vision issues in our communities and internationally, the local Lions Club members saw it as an important…
House fire, medical emergency and more pull Huntingburg firefighters from annual Christmas Party
The Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department was in the midst of its annual Christmas Party Wednesday night when the first call for a fire came in at 7:04 p.m. With the majority of the department on hand, it was a quick response to the Chestnut Street home. Chief Donnie Heim, who’s been hampered from directly fighting…
O’Tannenbaum Days in Jasper begins Thursday
O’Tannenbaum Days begins Thursday evening in Jasper and continues through the weekend. Come stroll Jasper’s charming downtown, enjoy special promotions from local merchants, explore beautifully decorated storefronts, and take in the spirit of the season with family-friendly activities all weekend long. Here is a rundown of events and specials. O’Tannenbaum Promo December 4 – 7,…
DC Multisport announces more than $10,000 donated from 2025 events’ proceeds
DC Multisport, a non-profit organization with a mission focused on health and wellness while giving back to our communities, completed another successful year of events, raising a total of $11,412.91 to support local nonprofits and an endowment. The 2025 event list included the Ferdinand State Forest hikes, Color Fun Run, Strassenfest Bike Ride, and Battle…
Cops and Kids always a hit
It’s hard to tell who has more fun, the cops or kids at the annual Cops and Kids shopping spree hosted by Fraternal Order of Police #138 Wood Capital Lodge for the children in the Tri-Cap Headstart program. But there were plenty of smiles as local law enforcement officers and agency partners took their shoppers…
City of Jasper seeking public input for future of city at two upcoming meetings
The City of Jasper has embarked on a comprehensive planning project that began with community visioning for the city’s future and is seeking input from community members as it enters the second phase. The public is invited to learn more about the ongoing comprehensive planning process at two upcoming public sessions. Community Vision Presentation – Wednesday,…
Residents continue to push county officials to act on battery storage system
The majority of Monday’s regular Dubois County Commissioner meeting was devoted to discussing the county’s role in regulating solar fields and associated battery energy storage systems. On the heels of the Huntingburg Council’s decision to enact a moratorium on solar projects within the city’s jurisdictional limits, the county commissioners are exploring a similar action at…
Indiana map drawn ‘purely for political performance’ of GOP, bill author says
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle December 2, 2025 The author of Indiana’s new congressional redistricting bill acknowledged the maps are “politically gerrymandered” during committee questioning Tuesday but defended the proposal against accusations of illegal racial gerrymandering. The maps, released Monday morning, were drawn “purely for political performance” of Republicans, Rep. Ben Smaltz told…
Jasper woman in contest to support breast cancer research/awareness
Jill McCune is seeking support from the local community in a contest that highlights women over 40 and raises funding for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Jill, a Dubois County native and a local speech pathologist at Deaconess Memorial, entered the contest because of the impact funding can have on a disease that affects many…
The Astra announces season tickets for the upcoming 2026 season
This is the ninth season of entertainment in the theatre since major renovations took place and the historic Astra reopened its doors in 2018. A lot has happened in the previous eight years, and this ninth season is shaping up to be a riveting year of live entertainment in Jasper, IN! The historic Astra Theatre…
County to closing county road for bridge work
The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing County Road 820 East beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, to replace a bridge deck and beams. The closure will take place at the bridge approximately 200 feet north of County Road 175 South and will last approximately five weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances and inclement weather.
Food distribution planned for Thursday
The Tri-State Food Bank and Dubois County Community Meals will host a mobile food distribution this Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1029 Kundek Street, in Jasper. Boxes of food will be distributed beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Cars will enter the south parking lot at the church for the…
Sunday’s Colts-Texans game a surreal moment for local sports photographer
When Heather Williams handed Kylie Schepers a camera in 2018 and told her she felt she would be good at sports photography, sitting in Lucas Oil Stadium taking photos of her favorite NFL team wasn’t even a glimmer of an idea for the then-17-year-old Southridge senior. Williams, who coached the Southridge Middle School Volleyball team…
Indiana Republicans release proposed congressional redistricting plan
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 1, 2025 Indiana House Republicans released Monday a proposed redrawing of the state’s congressional maps aimed at producing a 9-0 Republican U.S. House delegation. The proposed map splits strongly Democratic Indianapolis among four districts that all stretch far into rural, heavily Republican counties. The map obliterates the current 7th…
Huntingburg police make child solicitation arrest
Huntingburg Police, along with other local law enforcement agencies, arrested a Dubois resident after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Huntingburg Police Department detectives affiliated with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force opened the investigation after receiving the tip pertaining to child solicitation on October 21, 2025. The…
Annual tradition lights up holiday cheer in Downtown Jasper
The annual Christmas Tree lighting and opening of Santa Claus’s cottage on the Square were held last Friday. The cold temperatures didn’t stop the crowds from enjoying the transition from turkey to tinsel as hundreds gathered for a quick parade from the fire station to the Square. Here are some photos of Friday’s events.
Sheriff’s office warns of Bureau of Motor Vehicles scam
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to the community regarding a scam involving the DMV/Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Scammers are contacting people via text, email, and phone, claiming there is an issue. They often include fake links or request payment or personal details. Important Reminders: • The DMV/BMV will not ask for your…
Celebration Singers announce Christmas Concert schedule
The Celebration Singers will present four FREE one-hour Christmas Concerts in December. Including both Sacred and Secular Christmas music selections, these concerts are sure to warm the heart. The public is invited to attend. All times are EASTERN. The all-volunteer community choir features approximately 60 singers from Dubois, Spencer and Pike Counties, and Bloomington and…
Huntingburg Council approves solar moratorium
The Huntingburg Council unanimously approved a moratorium on solar development within the city’s jurisdiction at Tuesday evening’s meeting. The decision was met with applause from residents attending the meeting who oppose the AES Crossvine Solar project’s planned construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) along Holland Road Northeast. However, although the decision could affect…
Dubois County Council discusses financial concerns for Mid-States Corridor
Several Dubois County Council members voiced opposition or concern for the proposed Mid-States Corridor highway project during the regular meeting on Monday. The discussion followed resident Chris Thyen’s question about their view of the corridor during the public comment portion of the meeting. Their concerns centered primarily on the county’s ability to fund the Indiana…
Dubois County CARES honors community support on Giving Tuesday
Jasper, Ind. — This Giving Tuesday, Dubois County CARES (Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies) is pausing to recognize and celebrate the incredible community that makes its mission possible. “Our community’s kindness, involvement and support of Dubois County CARES is essential in CARES’ work to empower students to make healthy choices that do not…
