Jasper High School students earn top scholastic honors
Jasper high School seniors Cody Jacob and Nicholas Monesmith have been named Commended Students in the 2015 Nation Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1.5 million students nationwide entered the 2015 competition. Students PSAT scores establish the basis for determining commendations and scholarships. The scores achieved by Jacob and Nick placed them in approximately the top…
Drug Take-Back nets 360 lbs of drugs
The Drug Take-Back day held at the Indiana State Police Jasper post collected 360 pounds of drugs and over 30 pounds of pill bottles to be properly destroyed.
Bobcat bandit doesn’t remember anything
A Florida man used a Bobcat Loader to break a glass door of the Dubois County Division of Family Services, 695 W. 2nd Street, Jasper, Thursday morning. According to police, they received a complaint of a man driving a Bobcat Loader down 2nd Street from Clay Street at about 2:05 a.m. The man was knocking…
Cannelton woman killed in near head-on crash
Ferdinand — A near head-on crash this afternoon north of Ferdinand claimed the life of a Cannelton, Ind., woman. Brandon W. Chamberlain, 23, Huntingburg, was traveling northbound on State Road 162 in a white 2012 Ford F-350 SuperCrew pick-up truck at about 3:02 p.m. For an unknown reason, Chamberlain traveled left of center, striking a southbound…
School board supports turf traction
The new turf for the Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium passed another hurdle at the Jasper Consolidated School Board meeting Monday. “The overall project is large in scope, but we feel like we can certainly garner enough interest in private funding to put in a turf field by next year.” Jasper Football Booster Club president Richard…
Woman arrested after attempting to steal $966 in merchandise
The Jasper Police Department arrested a Jasper woman after she was allegedly caught attempting to take $966.10 worth of merchandise from the Jasper Walmart without paying. According to authorities, they were called to the Walmart, 4040 Newton Street, at abotu 12:48 p.m. on Tuesday in reference to 31-year-old Tessa L. Zehr, of Canterbury Court, attempting…
Shed fire under suspicious circumstances; $1,000 reward offered
A fire involving a shed at a Baden Strasse residence is being scrutinized due to its proximity to two other unexplained fires at adjacent homes over the past three years. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, the fire at 4373 Baden Strasse that destroyed a small shed Saturday morning is within eyesight of two…
Guidelines after a boil water order is lifted
The Boil Order has been lifted from the City of Jasper and Town of Ireland. Here are details from the Dubois County Health Department on how to proceed. The safety of water cannot be judged by color, odor, and taste. General Public Guidelines: Flush all water lines. Run cold water for at least 5 minutes;…
(Updated) Boil order for Ireland and Jasper continues
Update 2 p.m. Thursday Jasper Gas and Water Manager Ernie Hinkle reported the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has given the go-ahead for the plant to begin producing water again. The city will begin flushing water Thursday afternoon around 2:30, according to Hinkle. The first in a series of tests of the new water coming…
Orange County couple arrested for 36 counts related to providing alcohol to minors
A nearly month long investigation culminated in the arrest of two parents on a total of three dozen charges in Orleans Thursday. Trooper Craig Starr served arrest warrants on Rachel D. Davis, 38, and Andrew G. Davis, 39, both of Orleans for nine counts each of contributing to the delinquency of minors and providing alcohol…
Dubois County Solid Wast recycles 10,300 lbs of tires
Over 10,500 lbs. of tires was recycled at the Dubois County Solid Waste District’s Tire Recycling Day on Monday, September 15th. Residents from around the county brought in their tires to be recycled instead of being a fire hazard and a breeding area for disease-carrying mosquitoes on their properties. For more information on other items…
Commissioners to recommend texting solution for emergency services
As a part of on-going efforts to improve communications for firefighters, first responders and ambulance personnel in the county, the Dubois County Commissioner recommended incorporating a text messaging system. The recommendation will be sent to the Dubois County Council for funding approval. According to Ambulance Services Director Suzan Henke, it adds an extra layer to…
Boil order could be lifted by Sunday
Jasper Gas and Water Manager Ernie Hinkle reported the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has given the go-ahead for the plant to begin producing water again. The city will begin flushing water Thursday afternoon around 2:30, according to Hinkle. The first in a series of tests of the new water coming from the plant will…
State police still seeking help with Daviess County homicide
Indiana State Police are still seeking answers or information about a homicide that occurred near Elnora over the weekend. On Saturday, September 13, Aaron Byers of Elnora was found murdered along County Road 300 East, one quarter mile south of State Road 58, just west of Elnora. Detectives and investigators have been working relentlessly pursuing…
Officials speculate cause of water problem
This morning, Gas and Water Manager Ernie Hinkle said they may never know exactly what caused the increased turbidity and subsequent boil order for the City of Jasper. “We may never know,” Hinkle said. “They (Indiana Department of Environmental Management) aren’t 100 percent sure of what caused it.” According to Hinkle, Indiana Department of Environmental…
New Huntingburg Planning Director hired
The City of Huntingburg has hired Paul Lake as the new planning director for the city. He replaces Rich Hazlewood who officially retired August 22 after serving the city for 15 years. Lake’s first day on the job is September 29. He most recently served as Executive Director of Pike County Economic Growth and Development…
Jasper Common Council meeting: Water situation improving
Special from WITZ AM/FM Thursday morning, the city released details about the continued improvement at the water plant. According to Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz, plant operators have advised chlorine levels are increasing, filters are responding well and they expect to perform a system-wide flush Thursday. If the flushing is able to commence, residents will notice…
State Road 64 closed in Huntinburg until Friday, Sept. 19
Norfolk Southern has rescheduled railroad crossing closures to begin Wednesday, Sept. 17 at State Road 257 in Velpen and Monday, Sept. 15 at State Road 64 in Huntingburg. NS crews anticipate closing SR 257 in Velpen for three work days of railroad crossing repairs ending on Friday, Sept. 19. The detour for SR 257 traffic…
Ferdinand to host returning royalty
Archduke Markus Salvator von Habsburg-Lothringen is planning a return visit to Ferdinand, Indiana this year. The great-great-great-nephew of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria descended on Southern Indiana in 2003 after learning the town was named for his illustrious ancestor. Significantly, Ferdinand, Indiana is the only community in the world carrying the name other than a…
NASCAR driver honors fallen Dubois Marines
Star Valley Productions/Jasper contributed to this story Linda Lueken and Sandy Terwiske, the mothers of fallen Dubois, Indiana Marines, Corporal Eric Lueken and Lance Corporal Alec Terwiske, took part in ceremonies Sunday at the Chicagoland Speedway as part of the “Kurt Busch Project/Wounded Warrior Program. For the last three NASCAR seasons Busch has dedicated each…
Local hunters encouraged to help feed the hungry
This archery season marks the tenth year the Dubois County Sportsmen’s Club has supported Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, a program through which hunters donate game to low-income assistance programs. Last year, the group donated 102 deers to the program. According to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, protein is the number one nutrient and is fundamental in…
Local Trooper George Wooten promoted to sergeant
On Sunday, September 14, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter promoted Trooper George Wooten to the rank of sergeant to serve as a District Squad Leader for the Jasper Post. Wooten is a native of Jackson County and a 2000 graduate of Brownstown Central High School. After high school, Wooten earned a Bachelor’s Degree in…
Huntingburg mayor intends to see projects through
Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner took time today to clear the air about his intentions to seek reelection next year. “I am officially announcing that I am seeking reelection as the mayor of the City of Huntingburg,” Spinner said. “I campaigned on three themes, progress, professionalism, and pride. I can confidently state those themes have been…
Cameras capture juveniles involved in city power outage
Update: Huntingburg police have verified they have some persons of interest in the case. According to the officer handling the investigation, the individuals involved in the incident will likely be charged with Level 6 felony criminal mischief. Normally a class A misdemeanor, criminal mischief is increased to a Level 6 felony if the damage causes…
Mailbag Friday: Domestic violence laws in Indiana and what females can do if they are in trouble
Sgt. Philip Hensley, Indiana State Police Jasper Post, discusses domestic violence and options for those caught in it.
VUJC hosts launch party celebrating Indiana
The Vincennes University – Jasper campus will come alive with international music, ethnic food and friendly competition on Sept. 16. The Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center is hosting a free community event to launch ALL-IN, a new program designed by Indiana Humanities, in Dubois County. The 5-7 p.m. event will feature fun, family-friendly challenges from…
Delinquent Dubois County property tax sale nets $73,218
Dubois County Auditor Kathy M. Hopf and County Treasurer Chad A. Blessinger conducted the annual delinquent property tax sale on September 11, 2014. This year’s tax sale resulted in the collection of $73,218.15 from owners and buyers. According to authorities, 65 parcels had all taxes, penalties, and costs paid in full. “Tax sales are a…
Ferdinand police make theft arrest
Ferdinand — Ferdinand police arrested Christopher R. Genet. 40, of Huffman Road, Bristow, Friday morning after being called to a Ferdinand business for some suspicious activity. Officers responded to Bettag Plumbing and Heating, 915 Main Street, at about 1:35 a.m. and found Genet at the business. His truck was parked near the rear of the…
IACT 2014 Financial Management Award goes to Huntingburg’s Thomas Dippel
Huntingburg Clerk-Treasurer Thomas Dippel received the 2014 Financial Management Award from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT). Dippel was honored during the IACT Presidents’ Reception earlier this week at the IACT Annual Conference & Exhibition in Fort Wayne. The Financial Management Award is given to a finance officer or administrator who has made…
Eckerle receives 2014 Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award
Jasper Street Commissioner Raymie Eckerle received the 2014 Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT). Eckerle received the award on Wednesday, Sept. 10 during the Presidents’ Reception at the 2014 IACT Annual Conference & Exhibition in Fort Wayne. The Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award is presented…
Huntingburg Tipline and Drug Collection Unit open to public
The Huntingburg Police Department announced two new additions designed to assist the community in reporting crimes and disposing of drugs. The Huntingburg Police Department anonymous tip line is now fully operational. Citizens with information regarding drugs or crimes can call 812-684-2992 anytime. Recently, the department partnered with CVS and the Partnership for Drug Free Kids…
