Dooley pleads guilty to 2 counts of reckless homicide
Prosecutors dropped charges of causing death while operating a motor vehicle under the influence and driving while suspended in exchange for Carlishia Dooley, 20, of 5191 E. State Road 264, Ferdinand, pleading guilty to two counts of class c felony reckless homicide. Dooley was the driver of an SUV when it crashed near Bretzville Junction…
West Nile Virus found in Jasper
A sample of mosquitoes in the Jasper area has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Dubois County Health Department. The Dubois County Health Department issued a reminder to residents to stay vigilant in protecting themselves from the virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. “The Dubois County Health Department encourages everyone in the county…
Huntingburg Common Council meeting notes July 10, 2014
Huntingburg Common Council held the first meeting for July on Thursday and took the following actions. Mayor Denny Spinner addressed concerns about low flying crop dusters brought to the council at the June 26 meeting. A resident, Fred Allen, addressed the council about low-flying planes and helicopters over his residence on Chestnut while they spray…
New Dubois County highway considered a “good” project
The Midstate Corridor — a 37-mile extension from the improved U.S. 231 to I-69 near Washington formerly known as I-67 — has received tier two consideration by the Blue Ribbon Panel making recommendations on the future of transportation infrastructure in Indiana. The designation is right were local constituent Hank Menke, OFS Brands president and CEO and Blue…
Upgrades to county emergency paging system discussed
Two upgrades to the county’s emergency communications notification system are being explored. The chiefs and captains from the Dubois County fire departments met for an update on the potential improvements to the county’s communication system Wednesday. A study was completed by Jack Hart, a consultant for Tusa Consulting Services of Kansas City, Missouri, last year….
Same-sex marriages not recognized by the state
The general counsel to Governor Mike Pence has issued a memo to state agencies instructing them to act as if a federal judge’s ruling striking down Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriage had not been issued. In the memo issued through the office of Mark G. Ahearn, chief counsel, all executive branches are instructed that the…
Updated Jasper Downtown street lamps safer, more efficient
Electric utility distribution manager, Jerry Schitter, announced on Wednesday that updates to the city street lamps around the Downtown Square will allow for a reduction in energy usage of 50 percent. The decorative lamps around the Square have weathered since their installment in the early 1990s. According to Schitter, while the electric department is conducting maintenance, it will…
48 rental development possibly in Ferdinand’s future
The Town Council of Ferdinand learned a local business was exploring the development of multi-family rental units inside the town. New housing has been identified by local economic development groups and municipalities as a major factor in attracting the workforce needed to fill the jobs recently announced in Ferdinand. Brad Brosmer, owner of Superior Insulation,…
U.S. Attorney announces conviction of Jasper man with child porn charges
Jasper — U.S. State Attorney Joe Hogsett announced a Jasper man was convicted of 12 counts of receiving child pornography. Kurtis Head, 31, previously of 339 West 43rd St. received 8 years and one month of time to be served in a federal prison. He still faces prosecution in Dubois County for five charges related to…
Renewing the stones’ stories
Folks would have faced a heart-shaped stone with illegible scrapes on it eventually; time forever removing any trace of a six-year-old named Leo J. Osborn who lived in Jasper at the turn of the 20th century. The stone, found in the Enlow Cemetery located between the Jasper Riverwalk and Jasper 8 Theater, is one of…
City swears in newest officer
Jasper — The City of Jasper swore in its newest police officer Monday morning. For Martin Loya Jr. it was a gratifying moment when his daughter Jaslyn pinned the badge on during the ceremony. “She is very proud to say her daddy is a police officer,” he explained. Loya was joined by his wife Amanda and…
Walmart taking steps to eliminate cat problem (updated)
Update — According to representatives from the Dubois County Humane Society, Walmart has reached out to them to work out a solution for the cats located behind the Jasper store. Walmart reached out to the humane society Tuesday, “and we are trying to work on a short term and long term humane and safe solution. We still…
Woman in animal cruelty case given time to clean up property
In the end, the Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety decided to give Mary Burch a bit more time to clean up the property where authorities seized 37 dogs in April. Burch and family members were in attendance as the Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety reviewed the evidence regarding the poor condition…
Jasper interested in becoming site for solar power array
Jasper could be in the running to have a one megawatt solar panel array built on city property; just not this year. The Jasper Electric Committee heard that the Indiana Municipal Power Association(IMPA), a wholesale power provider, approached the city about donating land — 7 to 10 acres — for them to install a solar panel array….
Jasper exploring options for power plant
Jasper will begin the process of finding a company or organization interested in leasing the power plant again. The recommendation from the electric committee includes a broader scope of use for the power plant including another power production company or a research facility interested in using the power plant for exploring environmental technologies like carbon capture….
German American Bank issues statement about recent scam calls
German American Bank issued a statement regarding scammers making calls using the company’s name to bilk victims out of account information. According to GAB, these scammers auto dial thousands of random phone numbers, using the German American name as the caller identity, and entice victims to respond with their personal and private information. Since these calls…
Huntingburg attracts Inside Indiana Business to shoot on location
Producers of Inside Indiana Business were so enamored with all the activities happening in Huntingburg they decided to record a full show about the Dubois County city. Gerry Dick and crew set up a mobile studio in League Stadium’s left field blooper territory to conduct interviews of community members and leaders Monday. The statewide broadcast…
Grant supports drunk driving enforcement
The Dubois County Substance Abuse Council made a grant to the Jasper Police Department to increase traffic patrols to target impaired and dangerous drivers. The funding was awarded by the council through funds collected for offenders’ court fees and fines. This realizes the true intention of the funds by redirecting these fines back into efforts…
Nonprofits celebrated at Dubois County Bombers game
Huntingburg — Dubois County Community Foundation hosted Nonprofit Appreciation Night with the Dubois County Bombers at last night’s game. Over 600 tickets were requested through local organizations with nearly 30 different nonprofits in attendance for the event. They were part of nearly 1,700 fans attending last night’s win over the Fulton Railroaders. “We are extremely pleased with…
Jasper opens The Parklands nature trail
The Parklands, Jasper’s newest park, opens its grassy hills and tree lined path up to the public Tuesday, July 1. A 1-mile trail winds around the park whose original landscaped and manicured golf-friendly nature had been replaced with just nature. “This is like a walking through a field,” Assistant Park Director Mike Oeding said. “It…
Santa Claus man arrested for allegedly molesting a Pike County girl
Pike County – Indiana State Police arrested 32-year-old Brandon Lester of Santa Claus for allegedly molesting a Pike County girl over a five year period. During the investigation, Detective Tobias Odom revealed Lester had allegedly molested the Pike County girl on several occasions between January 2009 and February 2014. The case was presented to a Pike…
City-powered renovation will save money
The City of Huntingburg will save considerable money on the Emergency Services building project by completing the renovation using city employees, rather than a contractor. Huntingburg Power Utility Superintendent John Reutepohler told the Huntingburg Common Council he was taken back by the $190,000 quote to renovate the old (no one has been able to verify…
New University of Evansville scholarship benefits OFS employees and county residents
Huntingburg — Through the efforts of a local group of University of Evansville alumni and a generous donation from the Menke family, an endowment was created to provide scholarships for University of Evansville students. The Phyllis and Robert H. Menke, Sr., Dubois County Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to an underclassman, undergraduate student enrolled at UE…
Jasper Middle School student’s app wins top prize
Update: On Tuesday, Austin’s app won first prize at the App-E- Feat contest sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers USA. He competed in the 13- to 17-year-olds category in the contest to create apps that help solve local or global problems. Austin will receive an Apple iPad Air and the opportunity to…
Huntingburg to consider pet pig ordinance
The Huntingburg Common Council agreed to examine the city’s ordinances regarding expanding the definition of pets to include pot belly pigs. Michael and Allison Bauer, residents at Jacob’s Court, appeared at the council meeting Thursday evening to appeal on behalf of their pet Vietnamese Pot Belly pig, Bailey. According to Michael, the couple purchased the pig about…
Ferdinand truck driver found dead in fire-gutted semi in Detroit
Update: A fund has been established for the family of Mike Boeglin, the Ferdinand man killed in Detroit yesterday morning. The fund is established through German American Bank and money can be dropped off at any branch. Boeglin’s wife Ashley is expecting the couple’s first child. A Ferdinand man was found deceased in his burned…
Clerk’s office issues same-sex marriage licenses
Update: The Dubois County Clerk’s Office issued marriage licenses to two same-sex couples Wednesday afternoon. According to Clerk Bridgette Jarboe, the forms used to apply for the licenses has been changed to state “Applicant 1” and “Applicant 2” in place of the genders. Not all counties in the state are issuing marriage licenses to same-sex…
Ferdinand hires new police officer
The Ferdinand Town Council met for a specially called meeting Wednesday night to address two issues that needed timely decisions. The first was at the request of Police Chief Ricky Patton who asked the council to approve his choice for the newest police officer for the town: Caleb Lindeman. Lindeman comes off of the reserve force…
German American Bank warns customers of potential scam
German American Bank has received reports their name is being used in a recent text or phone call scam. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THESE PHONE CALLS AND TEXT MESSAGES. “They are only using our name and have not accessed any secure information. Share this with your family and friends so everyone is informed to not respond to these type of scam calls.”
City of Huntingburg drivers finish in annual competition’s top 10
Huntingburg — Two Huntingburg Transit drivers, Judy Fitch and Suzanne Patberg, recently competed in the Indiana Council on Specialized Transportation (INCOST)’s 23rd annual Transportation ROADEO. Fitch finished 9th and Patberg finished 5th. Twenty transit drivers from across Indiana participated in the day-long competition held on Saturday, April 12, 2014. During the ROADEO, drivers are judged on driving…
Library Building Committee trudges along
The Jasper Library Building committee met for the fourth time Monday evening. The group discussed options they have explored so far in regards to a new building or the redevelopment of the existing library building or of another structure in Jasper. The current 60-year-old building is about 11,000 square feet and holds about 110,000 items,…
