Grassroots campaign addresses mental illness in the community
“It’s a slow painful journey when your loved one is dealing with mental illness,” Carol Gramelspacher said. Her own experiences with mental illness are now painful memories that drive her to inform families of what “they did not know they needed to know” about their loved ones’ challenges. The mother of four, who has lived in Jasper for…
Jasper Common Council meeting: Housing development announced
Pete Schwiegeraht, a developer with Miller Valentine Group of Cincinnati, informed the Jasper Common Council his company’s intentions to create apartments on Vine Street. According to Mayor Terry Seitz, the group approached the city last October about the potential apartments and showed interest in the former-Jofco building at Vine and 13th streets. Cash Waggner purchased…
Jasper business owner arrested for voyeurism and exploitation charges
Jasper — Investigators with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department and Jasper Police Department arrested John R.C. “Caleb” Flick, 28, of 4149 N. Fourth St., Dubois, at the business he owns with his wife Wednesday afternoon. Police converged on Wonderland Vapor at 301 Main Street at about 2 p.m. to arrest Flick, who was wanted on a warrant…
County Council approves $450,000 for new hangar
The county council approved advertising for $450,000 to be used to build a t-hangar at the Huntingburg Airport. Space is in demand at the airport, where existing hangars are currently at full capacity. The new t-hangar will have 10 spaces to lease for smaller aircraft and is expected to bring income for the airport. According…
Middle school teacher injured in motorcycle crash
A Jasper Middle School science teacher is listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville after a motorcycle accident Thursday evening. According to police, 47-year-old Robert J. Stenftenagel, of Terrace Avenue, was northbound on Meridian Road just north of State Road 164 at about 10:10 p.m. when…
Brosmer recognized as outstanding educator with $1,000 award
Patty Brosmer is recognized for her dedication to students, awarded $1,000 Dubois — Patricia Brosmer of Dubois Elementary was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2013-14 school year, and awarded $1,000 for her dedication and commitment to students. A teacher at Dubois for more than 20 years, Patty believes being a positive leader of…
Jasper Optimists make $5,000 donation to Camp CARE
The Jasper Optimist Club presented the Jasper Parks and Recreation Department with a check for $5,000 at Tuesday’s meeting. The money is slated to be used for Camp CARE (Campers Are Really Exceptional), an eight-week summer camp program for children and adults with disabilities. The Optimist Club conducts positive service projects in the community aimed at…
Community Corrections awarded for recent assessment score
The Dubois County Community Corrections Center was awarded $20,932 for receiving the highest rating possible for a corrections facility from the Indiana Department of Corrections. Community corrections received the rating due to an assessment based on criteria such as the program’s success in diverting felons from the Department of Corrections and an annual site assessment…
Leadership Academy team poses Jasper dog park plan
Citing nearly a 1,000 signatures supporting a dog park in Jasper, members of a Dubois County Leadership Academy Team asked for the Jasper Park Board’s approval to continue moving forward with their capstone project. The leadership team named The Barktastic Four is comprised of Shane Denu, Jill Cravener, Emma Wininger and Nichole Faulkner. They presented an…
Ferdinand Town Council: MasterBrand adding more jobs; requested additional abatement
On the economic front, the good news just keeps coming. Scott Denhart and Jessica Heathman, both representing MasterBrand, attended the Ferdinand Town Council meeting Tuesday night to request another tax abatement — this one for personal property/equipment and real estate. One of the largest cabinet manufacturers in the Unites States is growing again and this…
Spread of pig virus cancels 4-H swine shows for 2014
Due to a highly contagious disease being spread through pigs across the country, the Dubois County 4-H Council, Swine Committee and Purdue Extension Dubois County decided to cancel all Dubois County 4-H swine shows this year. The spread of the PED virus is a concern for all aspects of the pork industry and swine exhibitions…
Dubois County Airport Authority meeting notes: May 12, 2014
The Dubois County Airport Authority met and took the following actions at the regular meeting on Monday. —Heard the Huntingburg Airport is waiting for approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow nighttime instrument approaches to Runway Zero Niner. The airport removed several trees and three towers at the request of the FAA to…
State police investigating Shoals burglary and auto theft
Shoals — The Indiana State Police is looking for answers after an overnight burglary at a Shoals car dealership. A trooper was called to Bailey Brothers Used Cars, 510 2nd Street, Shoals, early Saturday morning after employees discovered that the sales office had been broken into. The investigation unveiled that during the overnight hours three…
(Updated) Ferdinand police seeking hit-and-run vehicle
The suspect in the hit-and-run accident has turned himself in at 11:28 a.m. today, according to Ferdinand police. The individual will be charged with leaving the scene of an accident and may be facing other charges as the investigation continues. Ferdinand — Ferdinand police are seeking a black or dark blue Pontiac Grand Prix with the…
Jasper Library Board meeting: May 8, 2014
Jasper Library Director Rita Douthitt reported to the Library Board in their meeting Thursday night that the building committee is now in place to help move the library closer to a decision on expansion plans. The building committee is made up of nine members who convened for the first time Tuesday night for two hours….
Huntingburg drops trash service initiative and continues exploring curbside recyclable pickup
The City of Huntingburg decided to drop an initiative to provide trash pickup for residents but will continue to explore options for curbside pickup of recyclables. The decision came after a survey conducted by the University of Southern Indiana revealed respondents — 537 of over 2000 surveys — were split on the trash pickup and in favor of…
Ireland teacher honored with $1,000 award
Jasper — Robin Small of Ireland Elementary School was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2013-14 school year, and awarded $1,000 for her dedication and commitment to students. As a second grade teacher, Small brings new ideas, fresh energy and team spirit to her class and peers. Her positive influence on students helps them…
Huntingburg third grade teacher awarded $1,000
Stacy Kappner is recognized for her dedication to students and awarded $1,000 Huntingburg — Stacy Kappner of Huntingburg Elementary School was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2013-14 school year, and awarded $1,000 for her dedication and commitment to students. A third grade teacher, Stacy fosters a classroom filed with respect and love,…
County agrees to give Dubois Strong additional funding
After a two hour meeting Wednesday evening, the Dubois County Council decided to give Dubois Strong $140,000 in additional funding and to keep $7 million in Economic Development Income Tax funds for future and surprise expenses. The budget session was scheduled after the council was approached by Dubois County Community Corrections, the Huntingburg Airport, the…
Flags ordered to half-staff in Dubois County in honor of general
Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities in Dubois County to be flown at half-staff to honor retired Major General of the Indiana National Guard Robert J. Mitchell, who passed away on Sunday, May 4. Mitchell served as Adjutant General of the Indiana Army and Air National Guard from 1997 to 2001. Flags…
WITZ radio tower drop
The tower that beamed WITZ AM/FM’s tunes from its very beginning was brought down in a 500-foot crunch Wednesday. All the company’s employees had fled a safe distance — about a 1000 feet from the base of the antenna — and were spread out on fold-up chairs for the show. Electronics Research, Inc. of Chandler brought the old radio…
Primary over; new faces in 2014 election
The 2014 Primary Election is over. Voting turnout was considered lackluster in Dubois County, but two incumbents will not return to the ticket in the fall in Dubois County. Nancy Wilson beat out incumbent Barb Matheis for Dubois County Council District 3 with 388 votes to Matheis’ 250 votes. Matheis was appointed to the seat to…
Donations being sought for the victims of the Huntingburg puppy mill
The City of Huntingburg has teamed up with the Dubois County Humane Society and ACT of Dubois County to raise $5,000 to pay for vet care, spay/neuter, and foster care needs of the 28 dogs and puppies seized from a puppy mill in Huntingburg. On Friday, April 25th, after years of investigations, representatives from the Dubois County…
Jasper Courthouse Square nominated to National Register of Historic Places
Informational meeting on nomination of Jasper Courthouse Square Historic District to National Register of Historic Places scheduled The City of Jasper and the Jasper Chamber of Commerce will hold a public information session regarding the nomination of downtown Jasper’s Courthouse Square Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting will be held…
City of Jasper makes a top 10 places in Indiana list
The 10 Best Places In Indiana By Movoto Real Estate Jasper was named as one of the 10 Best Places in Indiana by Motovo blog, an international blog about real estate. Coming in at number five behind four Indianapolis suburbs, Jasper is described as “a workers paradise” featuring the shortest commute time of any of the…
Southeast Dubois School Board Meeting
Summer programs were discussed at the Southeast Dubois School Board Meeting Thursday night. Superintendent Rick Allen talked about the events lined up for the summer and says that the State Department 100 % funding helps the school to be able to offer the programs from year to year. “We’ve always offered remediation and band and all the…
Jasper Council requests critical repairs to state highways in city
The Jasper Common Council sent a letter to the Indiana Department of Transportation regarding the state of Highways 56 and 231 in the city. The letter was created after Councilman Tom Schmidt voiced his concerns about the roads during the April 23rd council meeting. According to Schmidt, he is hearing feedback from residents about the…
Meals on Wheels received $30,000 grant from Walmart Foundation
Donation to help sustain meal program in six Indiana counties Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann joined representatives from Walmart to announce a $30,000 contribution to Generations to assist with its Meals on Wheels program. The grant — which was given to the non-profit organization through the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program — will be used to provide for…
Child advocates provide a voice during troubling times
A group of volunteers in Dubois County step forward when a child has been abused or neglected. They provide a strong voice for those small voices that sometimes can’t be heard over the din of adult proceedings.
Jasper Library Board volunteer group formed; meetings will be open to public
The Jasper Library Board appointed five community members to a nine-person volunteer committee to explore options for the future of the Jasper library. Those meetings will be held publicly.
Jasper School Board meeting notes: Board sends counter-proposal for Parklands purchase
The Greater Jasper School Board met Monday night and it was announced during the meeting that they have received an offer from the City of Jasper to sell to the school corporation 10 acres of land that borders the east side of the Jasper High School campus. The land, formerly part of the Jasper Country Club, is now…
