Navy Club celebrating U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary
Navy Club USA, Ship #90 of Dubois County, is celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, October 11, beginning at 4 p.m. at the VFW Post #673 located at 3131 Newton Street, Jasper. This celebration is open to members of Ship #90, as well as all Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard Veterans who would…
Laura Grammer named 2025 Athenian
Laura Grammer was named the 2025 recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award on Wednesday evening. In accepting the award, Grammer pointed to all 77 women, including her own mother, who have been nominated in the 13 years the Rotary Club of Dubois County has been celebrating their exceptionality. “I want to say there’s not one…
West Nile Virus found in local mosquito samples
The Dubois County Health Department is reminding residents to stay vigilant in protecting themselves from West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. Two samples of mosquitoes have recently tested positive for West Nile Virus in Dubois County. The Dubois County Health Department encourages everyone in the county to protect themselves from mosquitoes by following these…
County engineer recommends against closing Ireland road after public input/traffic research
Dubois County Engineer Levi Leffert informed commissioners that he didn’t support permanently closing a section of County Road 250 North in Ireland, following an investigation and gathering of public input over recent weeks. The Indiana Department of Transportation had approached the county about potentially closing the road section between Grant Street and State Road 56…
Dubois County could add emergency notifications for large-scale emergencies
In light of difficulties notifying the public of an emergency in a nearby county, Emergency Management Director Tammy Humbert requested that the county support a new alert system to send government alerts directly to cell phones without requiring residents to sign up. Humbert presented the proposal for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, known…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization update Sept. 17
The second phase of Jasper’s downtown revitalization project is wrapping up, with major work completed and final touches on the horizon. Traffic is now flowing freely through the intersection at 9th and Main Street, as well as along the rest of Main Street. Next week, construction crews will be milling and paving Main Street between…
New Jasper quilt shop offering classes, supplies, and peaceful, supportive community
Jennifer Lloyd gestured around the empty upstairs floor of the store that has been Impulse of Jasper for many years. She said she wanted to showcase the most important part of her new store, Quilted Peace, opening on the Square in Jasper — officially on Thursday, September 18th, but a sneak peek will be available…
Governor orders flags lowered for fallen Dubois County firefighter
Consistent with protocol, Governor Mike Braun has declared a period of mourning in Dubois County to honor the life and service of Lucas Gehlhausen, a volunteer firefighter with the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Sunday, Sept. 7. As part of this observance, the governor has directed that flags…
INDOT announces public meeting and timeline for Dubois County section of Mid-States Corridor project
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on October 22, 2025, at Jasper Middle School, located at 3600 N. Portersville Road, Jasper, to present the Screening of the Alternatives Report for the Dubois County section of the Mid-States Corridor. A Screening of Alternatives Report is being finalized for release…
County Road 400 East to close for bridge work
The Dubois County Highway Department will close County Road 400 East, beginning Monday, September 22, 2025, to replace the bridge deck and beams. The closure will take place approximately 2.7 miles north of State Road 56 over Wolfe Creek. The work is expected to last three weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances arising.
Dubois County residents asked to help shape the future of the county
Dubois County is updating its comprehensive plan, a long-term strategy that will guide the county’s growth, development, and investments over the next 8 to 10 years. Your voice is essential in shaping this vision. \We invite all residents, workers, and stakeholders to participate in a short 8–10 minute online survey to share your thoughts on…
City of Jasper launches new comprehensive plan process — Community input needed
The City of Jasper is launching a new Comprehensive Plan initiative to guide growth, development, and community well-being over the next few years. The plan will help shape decisions about land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, parks and recreation, environmental assets, and more, ensuring that Jasper develops in a way that aligns with the values and…
2025 Huntingburg Herbstfest pageant set for Sunday, Sept. 21
The 2025 Huntingburg Herbstfest Miss and Pre-Teen Miss Queen Pageants are set for Sunday, September 21st at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, starting at 6:00 p.m. EST. The following four contestants are competing for the title of Miss Herbstfest 2025, with one of them being crowned by Miss Herbstfest 2024 Mallory Tooley. The following eight…
Building Community 2025 to hold sixth teach-in, ‘Challenges Facing Public Education’
Building Community 2025 will host “Challenges Facing Public Education,” the sixth event in its Teach-ins 2025 series, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET at St. Benedict’s Brew Works / Monastery Event Hall, 860 E. Tenth St., Ferdinand. Facilitators: Rick Allen, retired Southeast Dubois Schools superintendent; Teresa Kendall, retired educator and former…
Jasper VFW Post hosting open house to introduce new E-tab Gaming Cabinets
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 673 will be offering the public a glimpse into the new E-Tab Gaming Cabinets coming to Indiana during an open house on September 24, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is part of a statewide effort. Here is a larger story from Indiana Capital Chronicle. Veteran organizations see…
Lane closures planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced an upcoming lane closure for U.S. 231 in Martin County, just north of Haysville, beginning on or around Monday, September 22. These lane closures will occur near the East Fork White River to allow for a bridge deck overlay project. Work is expected to last through late November, depending…
Dubois County under burn ban
Due to the continued drought conditions throughout Dubois County, the Board of Commissioners, at the recommendation of the 12 Dubois County fire chiefs, has implemented a Burn Ban, effective immediately. The following acts are prohibited in Dubois County:
Dubois County’s America 250th Committee meeting
Dubois County’s America 250th Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ireland Historical Society Building at 5173 W. Walnut Street. The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to utilize resources most effectively. The group has already held three successful meetings, during which plans and ideas were shared….
A firefighter’s last ride
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department honored Luke Gehlhausen’s 17 years of service with the department with full honors Saturday. Here are a few photos of the procession from Becher Kluesner Funeral Home to St. Celestine Church. A video of the burial shared by the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is included below.
Eagle Scout project about helping where it’s most needed
Andrew Tubbs, a member of Scout Troop 182, hopes his Eagle Scout project helps anyone in need. He installed a new “Blessing Box” on the Redemption Christian Church campus, filled with dry and canned goods that anyone in need can access 24/7. The Blessing Box wasn’t his first idea for an Eagle Scout project. Initially,…
Celestine, county fire departments to honor fallen firefighter
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department will take part in the funeral of one of its own this Saturday and is inviting the community to join in honoring him. Firefighter Luke Gehlhausen was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a structure fire on Sunday, Sept. 7. Mr. Gehlhausen is survived by his wife, Brittney…
Commentary: Election changes to support — and some to avoid
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 12, 2025 It’s no secret that Indiana’s voting performance is abysmal. Hoosiers have no problem registering to vote but often don’t make it to the polls. That’s why I was intrigued by a meeting on two election proposals — moving municipal elections to even-numbered years and expanding vote centers…
Ferdinand street to close for water work
Starting on Monday, September 15, crews will begin a water valve replacement project on West Ninth Street between Missouri Street and West 13th Street. The section will be closed to through traffic and the work is expected to take most of the week to complete.
Work on Huntingburg’s First Street continues
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, First Street from Washington to Van Buren Street (section 3) will be closed for construction. Beginning Monday, September 15, First Street from Van Buren Street to Jackson Street (section 4) will be closed. Contractors will work closely with A Kid’s Place to make sure drop-off and pick-up run…
Holland set to celebrate growing community
The 2025 Holland Fest returns this year, featuring a mix of fan-favorite events, food, music, community fundraising, and beloved traditions. Over the two-day festival, which opens this Friday, visitors have numerous options for celebrating the unique features of the Dubois County community while supporting efforts to address needs in Holland. Co-chair Malea Wagner said that…
Huntingburg recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, hears tax update from Sen. Schmitt, approves interlocal agreement for U.S. 231 study
The last half hour of the Huntingburg Common Council meeting held on Tuesday was a discussion with State Senator Daryl Schmitt over the tax funding changes created during the last legislative session. State Senator Daryl Schmitt has been visiting the elected councils in District 48 to discuss the philosophy of the sweeping property tax changes…
Parklands refined by fire
After the success of the prescribed burns in 2024, Jasper Park and Recreation expanded the program to help native species thrive in the city’s largest park. Wednesday, city employees and firefighters worked together to conduct a large prescribed fire in three areas of The Parklands. The forecast forced them to adjust the schedule as wind…
Best Home Furnishings partners with Erin & Ben Co. to launch exclusive upholstery collection
Best Home Furnishings announced a new partnership with Erin & Ben Co., the lifestyle brand founded by HGTV’s Home Town stars Erin and Ben Napier. The collaboration brings together Best Home’s decades of family-made craftsmanship with the Napiers’ celebrated design vision to create a fresh collection of chairs and sofas that blend timeless style with…
Notification of planned water outage
The Jasper Municipal Water Department will be turning off the water supply, weather permitting, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for 15 water customers residing on Robert Street, Wilson Street, and a small portion of West 14th Street. This will be the only area affected. The scheduled work is expected…
Governor orders flags lowered in remembrance of 9/11
Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff across the state of Indiana on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in observance of Patriot Day. Flags will be lowered at all state facilities from sunrise to sunset in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and…
Celestine volunteer firefighter dies responding to fire
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department posted a message on its Facebook page regarding the death of volunteer firefighter Luke Gehlhausen. Mr. Gehlhausen, 41, a 17-year veteran of the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on the evening of September 7, 205, while responding to an incident. According to…
