Jasper pastor launches cookbook to inspire youth and support missions
A cookbook compiled and published by JD Ramirez, a youth pastor at Victory Assembly of God, will support missions while sharing the joy of good food. “Winning Flavors” features recipes from chefs and families within the congregation at Victory Temple, as well as Ramirez’s own recipes, along with anecdotes or introductions to the featured families….
Fritch credits scouting as foundation for a life of service
“Standing here tonight is kind of a humbling experience,” Dan Fritch said as he received the Distinguished Citizen’s Award Wednesday evening at the Huntingburg Event Center. “For the last 32 years, I’ve watched this event from the other side of the podium, so it’s a little daunting to be up here on this side.” Fritch…
County still seeking solutions for sewer district
The county’s long-delayed sanitary sewer district project continues to face significant financial hurdles as officials attempt to find an economical solution for providing the service to county customers. The council raised the issue while discussing a bill from Baker Tilly for ongoing negotiations and contractual work related to Jasper’s plans for a new wastewater treatment…
VFW hosting Global War on Terror program
The public is invited to attend the first in a new series of programs featuring local veterans who will share their experiences from the Global War on Terror. The inaugural event, “Cousins and Combat: A Dubois County Legacy,” will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at VFW Post 673, 3131 Newton Street, Suite 3,…
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County celebrates 22nd home build
The Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 22nd home last Saturday. Vanessa Jacques and her five children — Annika (17), Brookelyn (15), Kynlei (13), Tayah (9), and Dawson (7) — will provide volunteer and sweat-equity hours to help with the construction of the home. Along with local volunteers and…
County Council approves funding for county administrator position
The Dubois County Council approved funding a new county administrator position during their regular meeting on Monday, despite concerns about adding another layer of bureaucracy during financially uncertain times. The position, which has been discussed by county commissioners for several years, could cost over $100,000 annually, including salary and benefits. The exact salary amount was…
Jasper native Jordan Jones featured in INSP’s “Elkhorn” TV series
Jordan Jones, a 2003 Jasper High School graduate, will appear in the INSP Network’s television series “Elkhorn,” in the upcoming season. The series, which began in 2024, follows Theodore Roosevelt’s life at age 25 in the Dakota Badlands. Jones will play Kilpatrick, a character he cryptically describes as someone who is bent on finding answers…
Valve maintenance could affect water pressure for some Jasper customers
The Jasper Municipal Water Department will be conducting valve maintenance on Thursday, October 2 for a small portion of the city from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The affected areas are E. 9th Street from Mill Street to Vine Street, E. 8th Street from Jackson Street to Fairview Avenue, and McCrillus Street from E. 9th…
Jasper celebrating completion of second phase Downtown Revitalization
The City of Jasper will host a ribbon-cutting this Friday to celebrate the completion of the second phase of the Downtown Revitalization.
Forever Young: a Sunday celebration of Bob Dylan, local craft makers, and free wine tastings
Sunday, October 5, promises a full day of music, makers, and memory-making as the Lincoln Amphitheatre will host its season-ending concert event at 4 p.m. (CT)—Chrome Horse and their full band celebration to Bob Dylan’s legendary songbook. But the celebration doesn’t stop at the stage — guests can also explore Young Abe’s Country Craft Fair, featuring…
City of Jasper First in Indiana to Receive Charging Smart Designation for EV Readiness
The City of Jasper has been awarded a Bronze designation from the national Charging Smart program, becoming the first city in Indiana to earn this recognition for advancing electric vehicle (EV) readiness. As a Charging Smart Bronze designee, Jasper has adopted nationally recognized best practices to expand EV charging infrastructure and support the growth of…
Sister Cities of Jasper recognized for achievements
Fresh off the cusp of celebrating its 40th anniversary, Sister Cities of Jasper, Inc. announced it had received honors for a recent program it coordinated. Sister Cities of Jasper was awarded the 2025 Innovation Award in Arts and Culture for communities with fewer than 25,000 people from a global list of candidates. The honor was…
Building Community 2025 hosting Challenges Facing Public Education teach-in this Thursday, Oct. 2
Building Community 2025 will host Challenges Facing Public Education, the sixth event in their Teach-ins 2025 series, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET at St. Benedict’s Brew Works / Monastery Event Hall, 860 E. Tenth St., Ferdinand, Indiana Food and drinks are allowed in the Event Hall. Facilitators are Rick Allen, retired…
Hopf named Presidential Scholar
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the selection of Ella K. Hopf of Schnellville, Indiana, who attended Forest Park High School in Ferdinand as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar. She is currently a freshman at the University of Notre Dame studying political science and global affairs. Hopf is one of 161 outstanding American high…
Dubois County Chamber of Commerce seeking nominations for annual awards
Recipients to be announced and featured at 2025 annual luncheon The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for three county-wide awards: Business Person of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Business of the Year. Finalists for each category will be selected by the chamber’s board of directors and the award recipients…
Alan Hanselman named German Heritage Award winner
The Jasper Deutscher Verein, the Jasper Partnership Commission, and Sister Cities of Jasper will celebrate German American Day on Wednesday, October 15, at KlubHaus61 in Jasper. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with program and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Alan Hanselman will be recognized and honored during this year’s celebration as the 27th recipient of the German…
Here are the Little and Junior Miss Herbstfest Pageant contestants
The 2025 Huntingburg Herbstfest Little and Junior Miss Queen Pageant is set for Friday, September 26, 2025, at Huntingburg City Park, starting at 7:30 p.m. EST. A group of 14 contestants is competing for the title of 2025 Little Miss Herbstfest, who will be crowned by Little Miss Herbstfest 2024 Maizee Randolph. A group of…
Heart of Jasper’s Mingle on Main tickets available
Heart of Jasper invites the community to gather downtown for the fourth annual Mingle on Main, a signature fundraiser hosted by Heart of Jasper, celebrating the vibrancy and accomplishments of downtown Jasper. The Mingle on Main is Friday, October 3rd, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square in Jasper. This 21+ street festival…
Dubois County burn ban lifted
The Dubois County Commissioners and the Dubois County fire chiefs have lifted the burn ban effective today, September 24, 2025. A reminder that the only thing that is legal to burn in the State of Indiana is clean wood products; all other waste should be recycled. Take all precautions necessary to prevent out-of-control fires, and…
Huntingburg Council approves proposed land sale for new restaurant, more
The Huntingburg Common Council approved the sale of two lots on Veterans Parkway for $174,095 to make way for a new locally-owned restaurant during its September meeting. The property, located directly west of the existing Arby’s location, will be sold to a real estate firm from Indianapolis, which represents the restaurant owner. The sale price…
Dubois County legislators: Local schools awarded state funding for safety improvements
Dubois County schools recently received more than $220,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper). Bartels said the funding is part of the state legislature’s investment in school safety this year, which totaled $27 million in state matching grants across 494 schools statewide. Lawmakers…
Lemmons Church Triennial event honors country’s foundation
The Triennial Event between the Lemmons Church and the Ireland Historical Society was held on Sunday afternoon, September 21. The event, attended by approximately 80 people, featured a performance by the Jasper High School Choir and its director, Emma Mundy. The performance commemorated the 250th anniversary of the US Army and the 250th anniversary of…
Jasper hosting District 18 Indiana Volunteer Firefighter Association Miss Flame Pageant, October 12
Jasper is hosting the Fire District 18 IVFA Miss Flame Pageant on October 12 at the Thyen Clark Cultural Center. The contest starts at 9 a.m. and, afterward, at 1 p.m., the contestants will participate in the district parade, which will begin and end at the cultural center. The Miss Flame Queen crowning ceremony will…
Greater Jasper School Board hears update on public library impact
The Greater Jasper School Consolidated School Board heard an update from the three appointees they have on the Jasper Public Library Board of Directors, Lisa Kinser, Anna Grant and Abby Kennedy. The three highlighted the tremendous amount of activity that occurs at the Jasper Public Library, as well as at the three contractual libraries ,…
Partnership Milestone Monument erected at Jasper Train Depot
Sister Cities of Jasper, Inc., the Dubois County Stone Carver Group, and the Stone Carvers Group of Pfaffenweiler worked together to have a permanent historical monument erected in Jasper at the Jasper Train Depot. The monument was designed by the Dubois County Stone Carvers, a group of individuals who meet at the Dubois County Museum and practice the…
Jasper announces planned water outage for Thursday
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced water service will be turned off, weather permitting, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. for a small portion of the city. The areas affected include MacArthur St, north of W. 9th, Robert Street, Wilson Street, Dorbett Street north of W. 13th Street, W. 14th…
Lily Thewes named 2025 Miss Herbstfest
The 2025 Herbstfest Pageant was held at Market Street Park on Sunday afternoon. Here is the royal court for the 2025 Huntingburg Herbstfest. Miss Herbstfest: Lily Thewes1st Runner-Up: Amerynn Fetter2nd Runner-Up: Alexis EckertMiss Photogenic: Morgandy Esparza-Humbert Pre-Teen Miss Herbstfest: Lexi Mathies1st Runner-Up: Zoey Buening2nd Runner-Up: Leigha BlumeMiss Photogenic: Ila Mae Oeding Little Mister Herbstfest: Jaxon…
JETT empowering local giving today and tomorrow
What began as an inkling of an idea for a way to empower employees’ generosity about 12 years ago has grown into a $500,000 endowment and more than $460,000 in grants to local nonprofits. The program has its roots in Mark Balsmeyer’s involvement in Emerging Leaders, a giving circle established by the Huntingburg Foundation in…
Milling and resurfacing continues in Jasper
The Jasper Street Department, along with contractor Calcar Paving, will be milling asphalt from the following streets on Monday, September 22. On Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24, these milled streets along with Main Street between 7th Street and 9th Street will be resurfaced. This schedule is subject to weather and any unforeseen delays. No parking will be…
Redemption Christian Church releases new compilation album titled 25: Album celebrates the first era of Redemption’s original music
Redemption Christian Church — a rural multi-site church congregation with campuses in Jasper, Loogootee, and Tell City, Indiana — has released a 25-song compilation album, 25, to streaming and digital download services worldwide. Released Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 25 is a 25-song compilation album consisting of songs from the church’s first era of original recorded music. Featured on…
Jasper approves first reading of 2026 budget ordinance
The Jasper City Council approved the first reading of a $26.6 million budget for 2026 during Wednesday’s meeting, marking a decrease in spending from the current year’s budget of $28.1 million. The budget totals $26,570,911 in appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Council members unanimously passed the first reading 7-0, with a second reading scheduled…
