Sheriff’s department issues several scam alerts
Dubois County residents reported two separate incidents involving scammers to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department on Friday. In one, a resident was contacted by a man saying his name was Mike John Henry and he was a representative with Publishers Clearing House. The caller stated the resident had won $5.2 million and to claim the…
Jasper only city on short list with special safety award
The City of Jasper was recognized for safety during a special ceremony yesterday. In 2003, the city became the only municipality in the state to earn the Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (INSHARP) designation. It has maintained it for the 11 years since. Today, it is still the only municipality among the 39…
Authorities taser combative man found with meth
Jasper — An officer was forced to taser a combative male subject today after a Jasper K-9 detected narcotics on a motor scooter the man was driving. A Dubois County Sheriff’s deputy observed a male subject operating a motor scooter and commit a series of traffic infractions at about 10 a.m. on Thursday. The deputy made contact with the…
Jasper-native named as Department of Workforce Development commissioner
Governor Mike Pence today announced that Representative Steve Braun, a Jasper native, will serve as Commissioner for the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) after he concludes his term as a state representative in mid-November. Current Commissioner Scott Sanders will continue to serve the agency as Senior Deputy Commissioner of DWD, providing operational management and executive…
Over 100 men cooking to benefit National Guard families
Vegetable options may be sparse when over 100 men cook for a cause next week in Huntingburg. With delicious dishes like grilled boar, pheasant-on-a-stick and other delectable animals only softened by a few sweets (pineapple upside-down cake from yours truly) — although we hear there will be soup, it will be a heavy meal for those…
Three local Indiana State troopers receive service awards
Three troopers from the Jasper District were honored Wednesday at an awards ceremony at the Indiana Government Center. Master Trooper Thomas Campbell, Trooper Robert Lambert, and Trooper Jeremy Galloway were presented awards for their service to the State of Indiana. Master Trooper Campbell was awarded as the 2013 Jasper District Trooper of the Year. This award…
New state site lists government unit budgets
Dubois County and the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance have created and launched a new budget notice website that will provide taxpayers with the ability to view budget notices in one central online location. BudgetNotices.IN.Gov will assist Dubois County citizens who want to attend and stay involved with the budgets of their local government…
Highway 64 to close in Huntingburg for railroad crossing work
Huntingburg — Norfolk Southern crews will close State Road 64 for seven days spread over two weeks to replace the railroad crossing just east of U.S. 231. The S.R. 64 closures will occur in two phases, weather permitting. Crews anticipate closing the crossing at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2 and reopening it on Wednesday, Sept. 3….
Drink containing illegal substance removed from store’s shelves
Jasper — A local convenience store selling shots of a product containing a substance banned in Indiana received a visit from the county narcotics officer Monday afternoon. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department narcotics officer seized 447 bottles of Vivazen from the store on Monday after receiving a detailed complaint about the product. According to the officer, the…
Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium face-lift considered
Jasper School Board presentation regarding new field and stadium from Matthew Crane Jim O’neal News Director at WITZ AM/FM contributed to this report The Jasper Football Boosters Club is recommending about $4 million in improvements to Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium including adding artificial turf field. President of the Jasper Football Boosters Club Richard Farr appeared…
Council continues to consider county employee wage study
The Dubois County Council continues to examine options to insure they are paying county employees properly. The majority of a their regular meeting held Monday was spent discussing issues with the pay and how to move forward. Adam Auffert, an account manager for the local Purdue Technical Assistance Program, provided the council with information regarding…
Police seeking stolen trailer full of building materials
A semi-tractor and trailer full of building materials was stolen over the weekend from a two Shoals businesses. According to trooper Jarrod Lents, Sunday, August 24, a blue and steel colored 2007 Townscraft trailer with Indiana registration P156440 was stolen from the lot of Stonebelt Freight Lines, 10530 Freeman Road, Shoals. A 2006 Kenworth semi-tractor…
Huntingburg launches anonymous tip line
Huntingburg — A new anonymous tip line is now available to concerned citizens for reporting crime, drug activity, or anything suspicious. The new number, 812-684-2992, is now operational. The department is asking that when callers leave a message that they be as specific as possible, providing addresses, phone numbers if applicable, and time of day any activities…
Local fire departments receive DNR grants
Several local fired departments received Indiana Department of Natural Resources grants. Rural and volunteer fire departments from 29 counties across Indiana have been awarded more than $194,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants. The grants are administered by the DNR Division of Forestry and made available through the USDA Forest Service. DNR Forestry staff reviews grant…
Tretter named 2014 ATHENA International award recipient
Kathy Tretter made sure she had a few facts and figures about her chosen community outreach group, Crisis Connection, Inc., ready just in case, but she really thought it would simply be a nice evening with a nice dinner celebrating an extraordinary Dubois County woman. It was a good call on her part as she…
Huntingburg’s Stellar hopes becoming reality
Huntingburg Stellar projects, budget and timeline from Matthew Crane “The one thing I would change about the process that happened on Thursday is that we [the ten-person delegation] weren’t here in town when the news broke,” Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner said about the moment he received notification that Huntingburg had been chosen as a Stellar…
Heartland Half Marathon & 5K scheduled for Labor Day Weekend
The Heartland Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk has been moved to Saturday, August 30 during Labor Day weekend. The event has expanded to include the Heartland Kids Fun Run & Festival to be held the Friday before the half marathon and the Heartland Team Challenge during the half marathon and 5K. The Heartland Team Challenge is…
Haysville farmer located after reported missing
A Haysville farmer was found after several hours of searching by local authorities. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, they received a call that family members had last seen 51-year-old Steve L. Noble, Haysville walking into the woods near his home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. He was seen with a shotgun and the family…
Jasper Council concerned with Parklands ownership and management
Concerns about the responsible part for managing The Parkland, Jasper’s newest park, surfaced at the regular council meeting held Wednesday night. Councilman Randy Buchta brought up the sale of ten acres to the school and how he was under the understanding that once the sale was complete, The Parklands would be turned over from the…
Jasper trooper awarded Purple Heart and Combat Action Awards
During a special convocation held in Indianapolis today, Jasper Post Trooper Jarrod Lents was awarded the Purple Heart and a Combat Action Award for his actions during a gun fight in Daviess County. On June 17, 2013, Trooper Lents, a nine year veteran of the Indiana State Police, responded to a report of a disturbance…
Jasper trooper earns commendation award
Sergeant Robert Gardner was presented with a Commendation Award for his leadership during a Spencer County murder investigation. On November 2, 2009, a 15-year-old female was reported missing to the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department by her mother and step-father. While taking the initial report, the responding deputy discovered the girl’s body in the backyard of the…
Leathernecks offer 35-state carry conceal class
The Southern Indiana Leathernecks are coordinating a class for a certificate that allows an individual to carry a concealed weapon in 35 states. The Utah Concealed Carry Weapons class is being coordinating with Native Executive Security and will be held on Sunday, September 7, at 1 p.m. until about 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 147, 1220 Newton…
Jasper Utility Service Board August 18: City to explore utility deposit options
The Jasper Utility Service Board approved the city exploring options regarding utility deposits to be offered to established utility customers. City Attorney Renee Kabrick told the board that the city had received several inquiries about options to paying the required one and a half months of the average utility cost as a deposit for utilities…
Jasper District’s newest troopers to begin solo patrol
The 46 newest members of the Indiana State Police received their patrol cars this morning in Indianapolis, signifying the end of their initial training and the beginning of their careers in solo patrol. The 73rd Recruit Academy graduated on May 14, 2014 after completing approximately 917 hours of structured training at the Indiana Law Enforcement…
Thieves ripped parts off parked cars in Jasper over the weekend
Jasper — A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever stole catalytic converters from parked vehicles at two Jasper businesses this past weekend. According to the Jasper Police Department, catalytic converters were cut off trucks parked at Audio World, 710 W. Sixth Street, and Hedinger Beverage, 950 S. St. Charles Street, sometime…
JHS “The Scratch” radio station launches live on the air today
Jasper — Jasper High School’s radio station, The Scratch 93.7 FM, is now on the air live with JHS students running the show. “It could be interesting,” Evan Elrod, the Jasper High School media teacher, said about the launch of The Scratch 93.7 FM — the student ran radio station. Wednesday is National High School Radio Day…
Mentors for Youth presented with youth triathlon proceeds
Proceeds from the second annual Dubois County Youth Triathlon were presented to Mentors for Youth Executive Director, Courtney Knies on Tuesday, August 12. Ms. Knies accepted the check, in the amount of $750.00, that was presented by Kevin Manley, Board Member of DC Multisport and Executive Director of the Dubois County Visitors Center. Positive comments about…
Ferdinand Town Council meeting: Drainage problems revealed through lens
In all probability, engineer Steve Grundhoefer will keep his day job and not decide to become a cinematographer. Nevertheless, the Ferdinand Plan Commission member took a camera (and an umbrella) to the Dollar General Store property on Main Street during the last heavy rain event so he could record just where the water goes after…
Pet pig still in holding pattern in Huntingburg
The Huntingburg Council did not pass a new animal ordinance with an exception for pot-belly pigs during Tuesday’s regular meeting. This left Michael and Allison Bauer in the lurch waiting to hear whether they can keep their pet Vietnamese pot-belly pig at their home in Jacob Court. “We are just sick with worry,” Michael Bauer said…
Huntingburg orders demolition of home involved in animal cruelty case
Huntingburg — The Huntingburg Board of Public Works order the demolition of the home owned by Mary Burch at 609 N. Washington Street. The home was part of an investigation into animal cruelty and neglect when 37 dogs — nine of which were found deceased and advanced levels of decomposition. Burch was subsequently charged with misdemeanor counts…
Jasper man charged with sexual battery
Jasper — Last Friday, police served a warrant for the arrest of Dayvi W. Aleman-Cortez, 35, of Circle Pine Drive, Jasper, on charges of sexual battery of a teenage girl. The Dubois County Circuit Court issued the warrant for Aleman-Cortez’s arrest based on an investigation into allegations he inappropriately touched a teenage girl. The investigation was…
