Flags ordered lowered for Hoosier murdered by ISIS
Indianapolis — Governor Mike Pence condemned the tragic murder of Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig at the hands of ISIS Sunday. Pence issued the statement following confirmation of Kassig’s murder. “Today, all of Indiana mourns the tragic loss of an inspiring Hoosier and heroic American, Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig. The murder of Indiana’s Abdul-Rahman Kassig at the hands of ISIS terrorists is an unspeakable act…
Huntingburg Council; new tax abatement created for special cases
The Huntingburg Common Council approved a new real property tax abatement ordinance to incite development of under-utilized or vacant properties. The new abatement applies to properties that are at least 40 years old, have been vacant for at least five years, are at least 20,000 square feet, and must have a commitment of at least $5…
ISP to participate in Operation Pull Over blitz “Safe Family Travel”
As families take to the roads this holiday season, law enforcement is reminding drivers extra patrols will be cracking down on impaired driving and seat belt violations to increase safety on the state’s streets and highways. “Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods of the year,” said Lieutenant Tony Casto, Fort Wayne District Commander….
For Steffi Keusch Hart, baking is a piece of cake (or more like a piece of torta)
Update: After winning four episodes, Steffi took the Silver in Bake Off Italia today. Update: Steffi won Star Baker and moved onto the final episode Friday. She and the remaining two contestants will face off in the finale next Friday, Nov. 21. To win this episode, Steffi stuffed a profiterole (or cream puff) with cheesecake and then drew upon…
Downtown Loogootee fire nearly destroys city block
A fire devastated downtown Loogootee Wednesday. Firefighters from Martin and Daviess County departments battled the blaze that engulfed the majority of a city block and damaged or destroyed at least seven businesses and several apartments. Post by Loogootee Tribune. According to early reports, the fire may have started in Rosie’s Shirts and Gifts from a sparking…
Folk Fest Fondo proceeds presented to Family Scholar House Program.
Monastery Immaculate Conception, Sisters and key partners for the Ferdinand Folk Fest Fondo and the Family Scholar House gathered around as proceeds from the second annual Ferdinand Folk Fest Fondo were awarded to the Sisters of St. Benedict Tuesday. Kevin Manley and Chris Welp, both DC Multisport board members and committee members for the cycling…
Phosphorous $205,000 problem for Ferdinand
Remember back in the 1960s when products were touted as being superior because they contained phosphates? Turns out, phosphorus is really a dirty word, at least when it comes to its affect on wastewater treatment plants and the environment. Phosphates are in everything, and a main component in fertilizer. Ferdinand officials learning last summer when…
Huntingburg Housing Authority celebrates new computer room
The Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the Grand opening of the Huntingburg Housing Authority’s new Computer Room. On Tuesday, November 18th, 2014, Huntingburg Housing Authority will celebrate the opening of their new computer room at 1102 Friendship Village, Huntingburg IN, 47542. The Grand Opening Celebration will be at 4:00 p.m. The event will include…
Karma newest canine deputy in Dubois County
Meet Karma. She’s a 2-year-old black German shepherd trained in narcotics detection including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin. She joined Deputy Jesus Monarrez about four weeks ago as the newest deputy in Dubois County after the pair completed training. Karma was trained by Lucy Newton and Randy Hare of Alpha K-9 Training Center for Dogs…
Accident claims Birdseye woman’s life; sends one to hospital
A rollover crash this afternoon east of Huntingburg claimed the life of a Birdseye woman. According to state police, Reva N. Enlow, 26, of Birdseye, was eastbound on State Road 64 at about 2:08 p.m. when the vehicle she was driving went off the south side of the road. Enlow attempted to drive the 2001…
Jasper man LifeFlighted after single vehicle accident
A Jasper man was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center by helicopter due to injuries he sustained in a single vehicle accident near the intersection of Santine and Hall Creek roads Saturday. Deputies found Chad A. Taylor, of West 43rd Street, on the ground next to the overturned 2005 Pontiac minivan when they responded to…
Living Veteran Award honors Marine and Soldier; Tony Hurst
The Dubois County Veterans Council will honor Sgt. 1st Class Anthony “Tony” Hurst with the Living Veteran Award Saturday 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 493, 2543 Cross Street, St. Anthony. The award will be made during the annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring all services and local veterans. Hurst was born March 19, 1969 in Jasper, to…
Destination Huntingburg recognized as official Main Street Program
Destination Huntingburg has been recognized as an official member of the State of Indiana’s Main Street Program. The Indiana Main Street (IMS) program encourages economic development, improvement and restoration in the downtown areas of Indiana cities and towns. The IMS is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Ellen Harper, OCRA…
2014 local election results
Here are the results from the local contested races. Judge of 57th District Court Kevin D. Crouse (R) – 41.74 percent Nathan A. Verkamp (D) – 58.26 percent Circuit Court Clerk Bridgette N. Jarboe (R) – 57.13 percent Cheryl A. Schnell (D) – 42.87 percent County Auditor Gregory Abell (R) – 47.88 percent Rebecca “Becky”…
Proposed tax increment finance district encompasses majority of Jasper industry
Tuesday, the Jasper Redevelopment Commission passed a resolution to begin the process of creating the city’s first tax-increment finance district. Jasper could be the second city in the county to create and use the TIF districts as soon as early next year. The districts, created by resolution, allow the increased property taxes created by the…
New plaque honors county’s namesake; Toussant Dubois
A special dedication for a new plaque honoring Toussaint Dubois was held Monday afternoon at the Dubois County Courthouse. The Dubois County Historical Society along with the Dubois County Commissioners placed the new plaque near the east entry of the Courthouse. In attendance from the Historical Society was Mary Ann Hayes, President and Lee Bilderback,…
Truck vs. combine accident likely alcohol related
A pickup truck collided with the rear of a farm combine on State Road 161 south of Holland on the Interstate 64 overpass Monday evening. Indiana State Police and the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department responded to the crash with injuries at about 8:05 p.m. According to state police, Christopher Tuley, 37, of Dale, was operating…
Popular Troubadours of Divine Bliss performing at Will Read and Sing For Food event Thursday
Huntingburg — The Troubadours of Divine Bliss, who were a feature act in last spring’s Will Read and Sing For Food show at the Astra theater in Jasper, are returning to perform with the troupe Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Old Town Hall. This show, which is the kick-off event for the city’s Christmas Stroll, will…
Judge Weikert appointed to senior judge
When it was announced that Judge William Weikert was not going to seek re-election to the Dubois County Circuit Court Judge position, most thought that he would retire. According to Weikert, that’s not happening, yet. He’s accepted an appointment at a senior judge for about eight courts in this area. Weikert says that the position…
State Marching Band finals set for this weekend
Jasper Marching Wildcats, Forest Park Marching Rangers, and Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade advanced to state with top ten finishes at semistate this past weekend. The Jasper Marching Wildcats made the top ten finishers at semistate competition Saturday at Pike High School in Indianapolis and secured a spot at the state finals this weekend in Class…
Ferdinand scooter thief caught
Ferdinand — An 18-year-old Jasper teen was arrested for stealing a scooter from the Holiday Foods parking lot in Ferdinand Friday evening. Police were called to Holiday Foods at about 6:11 p.m. by Charles Allen of E. Chestnut Drive, English, who witnessed a man stealing his 2001 Kymco scooter while he was shopping in the store….
Knife fight lands Huntingburg man in jail
Huntingburg — A Huntingburg man was arrested after he slashed another man with a knife outside a bar Saturday morning. Huntingburg officers were dispatched to Ron’s Place, 504 N. Van Buren, at about 12:20 a.m. for the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, several individuals had Justin D. Taylor, 31, held on the ground waiting…
By hook or by crook – meet Don Vonderschmitt
To say that Don Vonderschmitt, of Jasper, has made thousands of crocheted hats, scarves, headbands and afghans would not be an exaggeration. “It’s the best pastime I’ve ever found,” he says. From right after breakfast until bedtime, with few breaks in between, Don’s fingers are busy. Every staff member at the Providence Home in Jasper…
WW II vets shared flight and much more
The coincidences in their lives are almost eerie. Ironically, neither man knew anything about these coincidences until Monday afternoon. Both visited the Ferdinand News office to share tales of their most recent adventure, and also to delve into the past — the reason they were chosen for the first-ever Honor Flight from Evansville Regional Airport…
Holland gas line explosion injures one
Holland — A contractor working on a gas line in Holland was injured when an explosion occurred Thursday. Charlie Adams, an employee with Kieffer Bros Construction Company out of Mt. Carmel, Ind. Ill., and another employee were working on the gas line running behind Vanessa Hartke’s home at 107 South Second Avenue completing upgrades to the town’s gas…
2014 voter information
Absentee voting in person began on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, on the third floor of the Dubois County Courthouse for the November 4 General Election. Hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m. The absentee voting office is closed between 11 a.m. and noon for lunch. Absentee voting in person at the Courthouse…
Prescription drug overdose cause in community corrections death
Jasper — The toxicology report regarding the death of a Dubois County Community Corrections participant was released by the Dubois County Coroner’s Office Wednesday. Corrections officers found Christopher A. Klee, 29, of Jasper, unresponsive in his bed at the center at about 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 3. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department and Memorial Emergency Medical Services…
Dubois County Trick-or-Treating scheduled
Dubois County trick-or-treat hours are as follows. In Holland, trick-or-treaters can go out on Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. On Friday, the following cities and towns have established trick-or-treat hours. Jasper, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Huntingburg, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will…
Birdseye man killed by train
Birdseye — A Birdseye man was hit and killed by a passing train near the Whistle Stop Tavern Tuesday night. Deputies were called to the scene at about 10:43 p.m. for the apparent train vs. pedestrian accident. According to authorities, they believe that Dwight D. Ellis, 44, of W. Third Street, was just south of the Whistle…
Judge imposes more bond conditions on man accused in fatal accident
Dubois County Superior Court Judge Mark McConnell added additional conditions to the bond agreement imposed on the Huntingburg man charged in the traffic fatality of a Perry County woman in September. Brandon Chamberlain, 24, of 6178 W. State Road 64, was arrested on a warrant charging him with Level 4 felony driving while intoxicated causing death;…
Congressional District 8 Forum tonight at Vincennes University Jasper
Jasper – Tonight, candidates for the 8th Congressional Distict will appear at the Jasper Arts Center for a public forum. Democratic, Libertarian and Republican Party candidates seeking Indiana’s 8th District Congressional seat have agreed to appear at a forum Oct. 28, 7:00 p.m. (ET), at the Jasper Arts Center. The forum is sponsored by Vincennes University…
