‘Undeniably Indiana’ crowdsources unique stories about Indiana
In celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial, IU Press is creating a book designed to highlight undeniably Indiana stories. The publisher is collecting submissions from across the state to be published in “Undeniably Indiana,” which will be released in fall 2016. The stories are being crowdsourced through social media.
‘American Pickers’ TV show may come to area
American Pickers is interested in coming to Southern Indiana, but they are looking for certain antiques and great personalities.
Hot batting homes in on Bombers 13th win
The Dubois County Bombers rode the hot bat of Daniel Johnson to their 13th win of the season Tuesday night, downing the Hopkinsville Hoppers 10-4. Johnson, an outfielder for New Mexico State, led off the Bomber first inning with a double. He came around to score on a Drake McNamara single, giving Dubois County an…
City of Huntingburg Street Department tree limb pick-up
Due to the recent storms in the area, the street department will conduct a city-wide tree limb pick up beginning today, June 24 through Monday, June 29, 2015. Tree limbs are not required to be bundled during this time; however, they must be collected and placed near the curb for the equipment to reach them….
Seven arrested Wednesday in round 2 of Operation Double Trouble
Law enforcement officers from across Southern Indiana participated in a second arrest raid this morning that resulted in the incarceration of seven suspects who were being sought on drug dealing charges. Officers with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Jasper Police Department, and Huntingburg Police Department assisted in the executing the arrest warrants. As was previously reported, on…
Second sweep nets 6 more arrests for Operation Double Trouble
Authorities initiated another sweep this morning in the drug interdiction operation, Operation Double Trouble. According to the Dubois County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, round two of Operation Double Trouble resulted in six arrests early Wednesday morning. On June 4, 2015, local law enforcement officers began serving arrest warrants for drug dealing offenses stemming from an investigation…
Structural engineering report on Hoosier Desk building completed
It’s an old building and has a lot of problems that come with age. A structural report from Ferdinand-based Universal Design of the Hoosier Desk building located at Third and Mill streets was unsurprising due to the age of the building built in the early 1900s. Whether those problems are too large for the Jasper…
Free water drainage workshop “Water: It’s A Challenge” tonight
A special free water workshop will be held at the Ferdinand Community Center tonight. The Town of Ferdinand, in conjunction with Judi Brown of the Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District, invites the public to a drainage workshop, “Water: It’s a Challenge!” The focus of this program is to have an open discussion and…
Southridge class ring makes 3,600-mile, 36-year round trip
How the heck did that ring get to Idaho? That’s what I thought when Jan Olinger posted a thank you on Facebook about a lost class ring returned to him after it was found in Idaho. Jan’s 1982 Southridge class ring had been lost in 1979. “I thought I had lost it at Lincoln Park in…
Bombers hold Miners to one run in 13-run landslide
The Dubois County Bombers returned to their winning ways last night with a 13-1 romp of the Madisonville Miners. The Bombers mixed a dozen hits with ten walks issued by the visitors in running their record to 12-6. Dubois County scored eleven of the twelve runs in just two innings. Seven Bombers crossed the plate…
Special troupe will include local children for fun performance this Saturday
Come on out to the Jasper Arts Center Saturday, June 27th to see a lively performance of Sleeping Beauty. Offered through a partnership with the Actors Community Theatre, Jasper Community Arts will welcome back the Missoula Children’s Theatre this Saturday. Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) is the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre. It has been touring…
Drunk driver leads police on chase; one trooper’s car destroyed
A 19-year-old Birdseye man was arrested after he led police on a high-speed pursuit through Dubois County Sunday. According to authorities, Dubois County Sheriff’s Deputy and an Indiana State Trooper were investigating an incident on Fourth and Main streets in Dubois when they heard a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed while squalling…
Ferdinand 175th Anniversary weather information and schedule changes
The Ferdinand 175 Core Committee has announced changes to Friday’s scheduled activities based on the forecast of potentially inclement weather in the Ferdinand area this evening. Due to the extreme likelihood of very heavy rains moving through the region all evening long, it has been decided that tonight’s musical entertainment — Ready-R-Not and The High Road…
Three juveniles arrested in minibike theft; stolen electronics also found
Jasper — Police arrested three juvenile males in connection with the stolen minibike that was reported Thursday. During the investigation and arrests, investigators located stolen electronic devices that had also been reported stolen. In connection with this investigation, police are asking that anyone who has had their vehicle broken into — specifically in the Meridian Road and…
Survey to help create recreational opportunities in Dubois County
Dubois County residents are being asked to complete a survey to assist the Dubois County Park and Recreation Board in creating a 5-year master plan for the county’s recreation opportunities. Questions on the survey include “Do you support construction of the Parklands located in Jasper?”; “For residents of the Huntingburg area, what amenities would you…
Ferdinand 175th Anniversary weather information
The Ferdinand 175 Core Committee met at 1pm this afternoon to discuss how to proceed with tonight’s scheduled activities, based on the forecast of potentially inclement weather in the Ferdinand area this evening. After considerable discussion and an extensive look at the short term forecast, tonight’s Ferdinand 175 Anniversary opening ceremonies will take place as…
Fourth Streetscape and Market Street Park concepts revealed
Plans for two Stellar projects that impact the heart of Huntingburg were revealed during a public meeting at the Old Town Hall Wednesday evening. It was an appropriate venue for the reveal since one project demonstrated enhancements to draw much more attention to the historic building on Geiger Street. Here is the presentation of the Fourth…
Huntingburg mayoral candidate: Open door, respect and focus on more than Stellar
Wednesday, Ron Drew officially announced his intent to run as the Democratic candidate for mayor of Huntingburg. He chose to do so in front of the Dubois County Veterans Monument; a landmark created under the city’s last Democrat mayor, Marvin Belcher. Drew paid Belcher some homage during his announcement, even alluding to Belcher’s own Stellar…
3 arrested after vehicle used as ram
Three men were arrested on Winslow-Cato Road after a vehicle was used to ram another vehicle Tuesday night. Brian Key, 42, Steven Blount, 41, and Johnny Mack Brown, 54, were all arrested after Key rammed Brown’s vehicle from behind. Key was charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, disorderly conduct and criminal recklessness with…
Conservation Officers issued new high speed air boat
Indiana Conservation Officers in District 7 have added an air boat to their watercraft fleet. District 7 Commander Lt. Duane Englert stated: “This will be an effective tool for the district aiding with protection of our wildlife resources and responding to water emergencies. We will be able to access areas traditional propeller boats would not…
Huntingburg to unveil plans for Market Street Park and Heritage Trail Wednesday
The City of Huntingburg is hosting a public meeting to present design concepts for two Stellar Community projects, the 4th Street Heritage Trail and Market Street Park, on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 309 N. Geiger Street. The concepts will be presented by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group. “I want…
Another arrest made connected to Operation Double Trouble
A Jasper woman connected to the Operation Double Trouble drug interdiction operation was made in Orange County this morning. According to the Dubois County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, Cassandra B. Cole, 36, was arrested in this morning and is being transported back to Dubois Count for her initial hearing in the Dubois County Superior Court. Cole…
Dubois County MidState Corridor recommended for completion in next 8 years
Conexus Indiana, a state-funded logistics and industrial think-tank, announced the MidState Corridor would be recommended as a priority project for the state to complete. The MidState Corridor is a planned interstate-grade highway through the county to connect the improved portion of US 231 to Interstate 69 near Washington. The group working on this project began…
Police seeking stolen special edition Camaro (found)
Jasper — The Camaro reported stolen this morning has been found. According to police, a citizen contacted the Jasper Police Department and stated they thought the car was parked at the Jasper Youth Sports Complex. Jasper officers located the car and confirmed it was the one stolen. The investigation is continuing. The department recommends that citizens lock…
Police intervene in individual’s suicide threats on U.S. 231
Traffic was backed up along U.S. 231 at about 8:01 a.m. Monday morning as units from the Indiana State Police and Dubois County Sheriff’s Department responded to an individual threatening suicide. Police were able to intervene and get the individual some help through local resources. Other resources to help with suicide awareness and prevention can…
Bombers rally in the eighth to take decisive lead over Owensboro
The crowd of 1,600 got their money’s worth when the Dubois County Bombers got their fifth consecutive win last night after clawing their way out of a four-run deficit starting in the fifth inning. The Oilers broke on top, scoring in three of the first four innings, jumping to a 4-0 advantage. Three of the first four…
Bombers blow Hoppers away while huge crowd enjoys inflated fun
[wooslider keyboard_nav=”true” mousewheel_nav=”true” pause_on_hover=”true” slider_type=”attachments” limit=”8″ thumbnails=”default” show_captions=”true”] The Dubois County Bombers completed an impressive four-day sweep of their Ohio Valley League rivals last night, downing the Hopkinsville Hoppers 9-2. The victory was in front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 1500 fans who turned out on this summer evening to cheer on their first-place…
Driver seriously injured when trash truck crashes through barn
Orleans — A Greensburg man was transported to Louisville by helicopter for the injuries he received when the trash truck he was driving crashed through a barn in rural Orange County Friday afternoon. At about 4:02 p.m., Marty A. Wells, 42, Greensburg, was southbound on State Road 337 when the 2004 International trash truck he was driving left…
Ferdinand 175th Celebration next week
In comparison with, say, Vienna, Austria (1155) or even Salem, Massachusettes (1626), Ferdinand’s birth in 1840 might seem like a blink of an eye ago. But, 175 years have passed since Rev. Joseph Kundek created his idyllic community when the State of Indiana was a mere 24 years old and still covered in primeval forests. That same year, Queen Victoria…
DNR reports bear found in Northern Indiana
Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologists reported they have found a wild black bear in northern Indiana after the bear walked in from Michigan. The DNR received reliable reports earlier in the week of the wandering bear northwest of South Bend in St. Joseph County and made the confirmation after wildlife biologist Budd Veverka examined waste…
Former Huntingburg Police Chief seeking to run against Mayor Spinner
Huntingburg’s former police chief has filed paperwork as the Democratic candidate for Huntingburg mayor. Former chief of police Ron Drew, who is now the Holland Town Marshal, announced his intentions to run against incumbent Mayor Denny Spinner in the November 3 election. Drew, 64, lives in Huntingburg. He served on the Huntingburg Police Department for…
