Halfway to St. Patty’s Day supports Ireland initiatives
If dressing up and decorating a mobile cooler to take on a jaunt around picturesque county roads tossing and chasing a cannonball sounds like a good time, the St. Patrick’s Celebration committee still has a few spots available for teams in its annual Irish Road Bowling event. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the event marks…
Jasper to close E. 8th Street for storm sewer replacement
The Jasper Street Department will close E. 8th Street between McCrillus Street and Fairview Avenue for a storm sewer replacement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street is expected to reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Motorists may use Fairview Avenue and E. 12th Street as a detour.
Heart of Jasper introduces new artist walk experience at Shop and Sip
Heart of Jasper is excited to announce a new feature for the upcoming Shop & Sip event — the Artist Walk. This addition will showcase the work of 10 talented local artists, with displays set up inside participating downtown stores on Wednesday, September 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Artist Walk offers visitors the…
Jasper police concentrating on drug interdiction activities
The Jasper Police Department temporarily assigned Patrolman Logan Jones to focus exclusively on drug issues in the community, resulting in significant enforcement activity during August that included 10 arrests and the processing of a mushroom drug lab. The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety was informed of the initiative by Chief Chad Dick during…
Peaceful Easy Sunday Afternoon: On the Border’s acoustic tribute to The Eagles lands this Sunday at the Lincoln Amphitheatre
Following their sold-out Saturday night performance, On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute returns to the Lincoln Amphitheatre for a special Amp Unplugged Sunday matinee on September 14—an intimate, acoustic celebration of one of the most iconic catalogs in rock history. Presented in part by the Friends of Lincoln State Park, this two-set performance begins…
Mentors for Youth responds to sentencing of former director
This week marks a significant moment of closure for Mentors for Youth of Dubois County, as former executive director Ellen Corn was sentenced following her conviction for embezzling from the organization during her five-year tenure. While the legal process has reached its final chapter, Mentors for Youth has long since turned the page. Since this…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization update
Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project is moving forward, with the 9th and Main Streets intersection now closed for repairs. Trucks traveling east-west are being directed to 15th Street during the closure. The rest of Main Street is open to traffic. Crews are working on sidewalks, ramps, and driveways this week. Next week, they’ll continue…
Former Dubois County nonprofit director sentenced for embezzling
Ellen L. Corn, 50, of Petersburg, Indiana, has been sentenced to one year and nine months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to five counts of wire fraud. Corn has also been ordered to pay $121,439.72 in restitution. According to court documents, from March 2017 to August 2022,…
Comedian Lucas Bohn is set to bring the laughs to The Astra on Saturday, October 18
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming Lucas Bohn for a night of stand-up, stories & satire straight from the teachers’ lounge, presented by WRZR 94.5, on Saturday, October 18. Prepare for an evening of education and classroom-related humor. Former teacher-of-the-year, Lucas Bohn, is energetic with an edge. The perfect blend of schoolboy charm and bad-boy…
Dubois County Health Department offering free Suicide Prevention Kits to the community
The Dubois County Health Department is committed to promoting health, safety, and hope in our community. As part of that mission, the department is now providing free Suicide Prevention Kits to the public. The kits are designed to give individuals and families tools that can help prevent tragedy and save lives. Each kit includes: “Suicide…
Indiana license plate sales lift charitable efforts; new requirements may limit who can take part
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle September 8, 2025 Hoosiers have poured almost $200 million into scholarships, medical research, child welfare and more in less than two decades — just by buying specialty license plates for their vehicles. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has sold nearly 8 million on behalf of a wide…
Finding purpose after service, Speedy is helping fellow veterans
Since writing this story, we have learned that details regarding Mr. Lefevre’s service are not supported by official records. Read more here: Kenneth Speedy LeFevre walks with a limp and six metal fletchettes in his wallet. Both come from an IED that hit the convoy he was traveling in while deployed to Syria. “It was…
Rotary Club of Dubois County launches online auction featuring exclusive items from Olympic Champion Lilly King
The Rotary Club of Dubois County is excited to announce a special online auction running from Monday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. through Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m. This unique auction features exclusive items personally donated by Olympic Champion Lilly King, with all proceeds benefiting the Rotary Club of Dubois County. Interested supporters can pre-register for bidding…
The Parklands to close for prescribed burns on Wednesday, Sept. 10
A second prescribed burn of areas of The Parklands in Jasper is set to take place on Wednesday, September 10, starting around 2:30 p.m. Controlled burns were used in 2024 to help the native flora flourish, and won the Parklands and Jasper Park & Recreation Department an award for innovative conservation practices within city limits…
Huntingburg orders demolition of unsafe home; hears update on dilapidated gas station
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously affirmed a demolition order for a deteriorating property at 422 N. Jackson St. during a hearing this week, giving owner Larry P. Graves 60 days to tear down the unsafe structure. The city’s Code Enforcement officer issued the original order to demolish on Aug. 18 after…
Dubois Ruritan gears up for 23rd annual Septemberfest
The Dubois Ruritan organization is preparing to host its 23rd Annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Dubois Community Park, promising a full day of family entertainment, local food, and community celebration. The festival kicks off early with the Dubois FCA 5K Walk/Run at 8 a.m., setting an active tone for the day’s festivities….
Strassenfest halfpot claimed by anonymous ticketholder
The Jasper Strassenfest Committee announced that a winner has come forward to claim the 2025 Half Pot Prize. After confirmation that the ticket was valid, committee members met at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce to present the $77,900 check to the winners, a couple from Jasper who wish to remain anonymous. Although they wish to…
JonPaul Smith exhibit and 32nd Annual Juried Arts exhibit launch in September
Jasper Arts announced the opening of Cincinnati artist JonPaul Smith and the 32nd Annual Juried Arts Exhibit this month. Both will be highlighted on Thursday, September 4, at the First Thursday open house from 5 to 7 p.m. along with Kevin Titzer, whose work incorporating found items is now on display at the Thyen Clark…
ALASI finds strength in Juntos
“Tonight is not what we hoped it would be,” Rossina Sandoval Monsivais, executive director of Asociaticiôn Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana (ALASI) Resource Center, said to the crowd gathered at Huntingburg’s Market Street Park for Juntos (Together) We Stand. “We hoped to be celebrating at what would have been the 12th annual Festival Latino,” she…
‘Kayak Ron’ works to keep Patoka Lake pristine
Story by By Kate Chandler USACE Louisville District Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission, and one volunteer was recently recognized for his dedication to keep Patoka Lake pristine. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Patoka Lake staff recognized Ron Sergesketter, also known as ‘Kayak Ron’,…
Elizabeth Klem named DAISY Awardee for lifesaving actions
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that the next recipient of the DAISY Award is Elizabeth Klem, LPN. Klem is a nurse at Santa Claus Family Medicine and is receiving the award due to her recent actions regarding a man in distress who contacted the clinic. According to a press release, Klem received a voicemail from a man…
Commissioners hear update on Crossvine Solar project and more
Commissioners received an update on the Crossvine Solar Project from County Engineer Levi Leffert, who met with officials involved in the AES-owned project to obtain an update on the planned solar installation near the county airport. Leffert told commissioners the company plans to begin construction in early 2026 and will host community engagement sessions in…
Schnellville Picnic takes place Sept. 19 through Sept. 21
The annual Schnellville Picnic is just a few weeks away. The annual event kicks off with the first annual Low Rum tourney on Friday evening, followed on Saturday with the Carshow, co-ed Sand Volleyball Tourney, Pickleball Tourney, and the delicious food at the concession stands. Sunday tops the weekend off with a Quilt Raffle, Clogging…
Prioress Sister Anita Louise Lowe appoints leadership team
On Friday, June 13, following days of prayer and discernment, the Sisters of St. Benedict elected Sister Anita Louise Lowe to serve a second term as prioress. She has now named the leadership team that will assist her throughout her second term, which will be for a period of four years. Sister Kathleen Marie Cash…
Dubois County Bombers provide “Stadium Experience of the Year” in Prospect League
The Prospect League announced the 2025 Organization Awards, recognizing the best of the Prospect League off the playing field during the 2025 season. The awards recognize Prospect League organizations for their hard work as seen by their peers. The awards grant one vote to each Prospect League organization for seven awards: Team Director of the…
Overdose vigil recognizes loss and brings hope
Man, they love you so. Don’t let them go.–Vigil attendee The lifeline of community and help from a higher power wove itself through the speakers sharing their pain and triumph at the eighth annual overdose vigil Thursday evening. Organized by Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council, the event draws attention to the lives…
Forest Park making debut in new stadium this Friday
Forest Park is welcoming fans to the debut of the corporation’s updated football stadium, Best Home Furnishings Stadium. In a fun video outlining the construction and an overview of the improvements, Superintendent Dr. Jamie Pund thanked Mary C. Lange and the Lange family for their generous gift of the new stadium. “We are so excited…
Dubois County Circuit Court ruling clears way for Mid-States Corridor surveys
Dubois Circuit Court grants permanent injunction after landowners refused entry to Indiana Department of Transportation contractors conducting environmental assessments Dubois County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Verkamp has ordered property owners to allow the Indiana Department of Transportation access to their land for surveys related to the Mid-States Corridor Project, ending months of resistance that allegedly…
Huntingburg reminds residents to not put leaves and grass clippings on the street and curb line.
The City of Huntingburg kindly requests that residents refrain from placing grass clippings and leaves on the curb lines and streets for now–leaf pickup will occur later this year.. If you have a storm inlet near your home, please be aware of it as the leaves begin to fall. If covered, they can clog and…
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags lowered to half-staff for Minneapolis shooting victims
Governor Mike Braun has directed flags across the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of today’s tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis. This directive follows President Donald Trump’s order for flags to be lowered at all U.S. federal buildings. Flags at state facilities should remain at…
Indiana law enforcement training board to weigh request to decertify Kleinhelter
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 28, 2025 The state body that oversees police certification is now considering whether Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter should be stripped of his law enforcement credentials. The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board’s decertification subcommittee was asked last week to review the case, following a request from the Indiana Law…
