Otwell man arrested for allegedly raping a Jasper woman
Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Donald A. Demotte, 27, of 10135 E. County Road 200N, for allegedly raping a Jasper woman. According to authorities, an investigation was opened Sunday after a 23-year-old woman came to the Jasper Police Department to report she was sexually assaulted by Demotte at a Jasper residence earlier in the day….
Huntingburg solar park concerns neighbors
A handful of Huntingburg residents whose homes are adjacent to a proposed solar power park expressed concerns at an informational meeting Thursday evening. Besides residents, members of the Huntingburg Common Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals also attended to have questions answered and gauge concerns voiced about the proposal. Dan Worl, the Indiana…
Unbelievably beautiful quilts to be auctioned for Ferdinand’s 175th
Ferdinand area quilters have always been known for their impeccable stitching, unique designs and creative spirit. Don’t believe it? Well check out the four special Ferdinand Terquasquicentennial quilts to be raffled during the town’s premiere celebration June 18-21. The quilts will be on display during Ferdinand Day at the Dubois County Museum this Sunday, February…
Huntingburg Solar Park informational meeting tonight
The Indiana Municipal Power Agency will host a public information session on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall regarding the proposed solar park to be located on the north side of the city. Representatives from IMPA will be in attendance to answer questions and address concerns. “The proposed solar park has been…
Jasper Council: Update on Midwest Corridor
Studies continue to support the development of an interstate grade highway through Dubois County connecting to Interstate 69 in Daviess County. That was Hank Menke’s message to the Jasper Common Council Wednesday evening. Menke, CEO of OFS Brands and president of the board of directors for the I-67 Coalition, gave the Jasper Common Council an…
Daviess County Sheriffs investigating Odon homicide (update)
Update AL.com is reporting that a man committed suicide on I-10 near Daphne Wednesday afternoon after sheriff’s deputies spotted a vehicle connected to the Odon homicide investigation. According to authorities, deputies attempted to stop a truck in Loxley, Alabama that fit the description of vehicle involved in a homicide investigation in Daviess County. After the truck stopped, deputies…
Messmer and Houchin: Why I voted for the state school board bill
From State Senator Mark Messmer: I have had some people ask about my yes vote on Senate Bill 1. I welcome comments to this post, but ask that they be kept respectful by everyone. It was a difficult issue to sort through and one I did not take lightly. It is unfortunate that there is…
Jasper Utility Service Board: Union injunction affects Beaver Lake spillway project
A lawsuit filed by a union trade group has stalled the Beaver Lake spillway project. The city approved adjusting the spillway to increase the lake depth after a mandated spillway upgrade resulted in the lake’s water level lowering up to nine inches. According to Utilities Manager Bud Hauersperger, the plan to raise the spillway to…
Man extricated from SUV in icy crash
A Birdseye man was injured and had to extricated from his SUV after a slideoff crash on Schnellville Road Tuesday. According to authorities, Dusty H. Corn, 25, of W. State Road 64, was eastbound on Schnellville Road in a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer at about 1:35 p.m. when it lost traction on the road east of…
Union files injunction against City of Jasper over wages
A stormwater project in Jasper has drawn the ire of a building trades group after a wage determination hearing in January established a non union wage for the project. The Southwest Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council and Jasper residents Matt Leinenbach and Mark Clery filed an injunction on January 23 based on a decision made…
Emerging Leaders holds 2015 kickoff event
Dubois County Emerging Leaders giving circle held its 2015 Kick-Off Event at the Mill House in Jasper last week. Emerging Leaders was formed in 2012 to engage young members of the community in philanthropy as well as provide great networking opportunities. Since forming the group has granted over $18,000 to Dubois County organizations. At the…
Library board places ball in city’s court in regards to Hoosier Desk movement
The future of the library was the topic of discussion for over three hours over two separate meetings last Thursday. The first meeting involved a 2-hour discussion between about twenty representatives from the many parties involved in a potential partnership over the Hoosier Desk building. The mayor and representatives from the Louisville firm CityVision and…
Guidelines for being prepared for driving in severe weather
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning to the public about the upcoming severe weather. When traveling on the highways or county roads during severe weather authorities are reminding folks to: Slow down. Speed is often the first contributing factor in a crash. Allow extra time. Ensure you windshield and windows are clear of…
Jasper man charged with child molestation
Jasper — Jasper police arrested Martin Salvador Garcia Dixon, 19, on Friday for allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old girl. According to authorities, an investigation by the Jasper Police Department and the Indiana Child Protective Services found that Dixon had sex with the girl at least three times at his residence between January 1 and January…
City, county offices closed for President’s Day
Huntingburg and Jasper city offices as well as the Dubois County Courthouse will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. They will open on Tuesday at 8 a.m. Jasper trash and recycling pickup for Monday will be done on Tuesday. Ferdinand services and offices run as normal.
Local organizations awarded Huntingburg Assistance Fund grants
The City of Huntingburg and the Dubois County Community Foundation have awarded grants through the 2014 Huntingburg Assistance Fund. The fund, which has been in place for over 20 years, provides local charities with grants to provide need-based services to the less fortunate. “The holidays are always a time in which our community responds to…
Second child in Paoli shooting dies
Update: The six-year-old boy involved in the Paoli shooting has succumbed to his injuries. Leon Gehl, 6, Paoli, was shot on Tuesday in his Paoli home by his father, 37 year old Jeremy Gehl. Leon was taken to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where, according to the Jefferson County, Kentucky Coroner’s Office, he passed…
Ferdinand Town Council: A little humor and a lot of details
Not as unusual as it might seem, the Ferdinand Town Council meeting was laced with humor Tuesday night (February 10). Property and Street Superintendent Tom Lueken sought permission to attend Purdue Road School in Lafayette March 10-12. The schooling is free, but Lueken needed approval for a vehicle, lodging and meals. Concerning lodging, “Bev [Clerk-Treasurer…
Two children among victims of Paoli shooting
Indiana State Police are at the scene tonight of a shooting in Paoli. Investigators report that about 5:25 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of shots fired at 555 North Helm Street, Paoli. On arrival they found a female bleeding from multiple lacerations. Upon entering the residence, officers found two small…
5Q4: Brad Ward
[box border=”full”]5Q4 is an acronym we came up with for “five questions for”, a weekly Q&A featuring local people. It might help you understand something better in the community or it just might be a fun interview of someone interesting. If you have an interesting story or know someone we might want to talk to,…
Foundation sees strong year of charitable giving
The Dubois County Community Foundation reported 2014 as a strong year for charitable giving and endowments. Dubois County Community Foundation ended 2014 with $2.4 million in contributions and grants and a total endowment market value of over $27.4 million. Local giving remained steady and investment returns yielded 7 percent, making 2014 a strong year for…
Entertainment announced for Ferdinand’s 175th Celebration
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members The Lovin’ Spoonful will headline a full Saturday evening of entertainment during Ferdinand’s 175th Celebration in June. Joining the historic band on Saturday, June 20, will be country rock legends Pure Prairie League, as well as southern rockers the Georgia Satellites. Central Indiana’s the Easthills will kick off the…
Huntingburg Council: Solar park push-back heard from residents
The potential construction of a solar park on city-owned land is receiving some push-back from neighbors to the proposed project. During Monday night’s Huntingburg City council meeting, Steve Beck, who lives on Northview Drive near the proposed site at Chestnut and Phoenix Drive, addressed the council last night with concerns about the solar park. “I’ve spoken…
Airport Board meeting February 9, 2015
In a quick meeting Monday evening, the Dubois County Airport Authority took the following actions. -Heard that Airport Manager Travis McQueen had taken advantage of recent lower fuel costs to purchase 8,305 gallons of 100 low lead. He also purchased 7,627 gallons of Jet A. The total expenses for January for fuel purchases was $41,917.91….
Owensboro man killed in Pike County collision
An Owensboro man was killed Saturday in a traffic accident in Pike County Saturday afternoon. According to Pike County deputies, Patrick Montgomery, 56, was eastbound on State Road 64 in a Dodge Ram pickup at about 2:55 p.m. He was approaching the crest of a hill near County Road 650E when he attempted to pass the…
Dubois REC seeking local groups for Operation Round Up grants
Dubois REC is accepting applications for Operation Round Up® grants until Feb. 27. Representatives from local civic groups or organizations who would like to apply for an Operation Round Up grant can download the application forms from http://www.duboisrec.com. Applications are also available at the Dubois REC office, by calling 812.482.5454 or sending an email to…
Former Martin County judge pleads guilty in tax case
A former judge in Martin County is facing a year in jail and a $100,000 fine for failing to pay $66,000 in tax debt. Josh J. Minkler, Acting United States Attorney, announced Robert Joseph Howell, 51, pleaded guilty to failing to file his federal income tax returns for 2012. He was found guilty today before…
What happens to the area code on February 7?
The new area code is still on track to be implemented February 7. To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the new 930 area code will be added to the area served by 812. This is known as an area code overlay. The new 930 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served…
Jasper firefighters battle fire and ice at Jasper Rubber
Jasper firefighters battled super-heated flames while contending with freezing gear when a dust bin collection system at a Jasper Rubber plant caught fire Thursday evening. The fire at Jasper Rubber Plant No. 3 on West First Avenue was reported to Jasper Dispatch at about 9:51 p.m. Firefighters were on scene moments later. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny…
Multi-year meth investigation nets 40 arrests, 74 lbs meth and more
On Thursday, the Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney’s office announced a multi-year investigation into a drug trafficking organization had netted over 40 arrests and 74 lbs of meth over a two year period. Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann said over 20 agencies were involved in the investigation. The Dubois and Martin County sheriff’s departments were part…
Preserving a primitive forest
Richard “Digger” Tretter, the fourth of nine children born to Alois “Sass” and Pauline (Dischinger) Tretter, roamed an immense playground right in his backyard while growing up in rural Ferdinand. He romped through fields, scaled trees with siblings and friends and often climbed the fire tower to chat with the forester on duty. For the…
