Six-month bridge project to begin north of Ferdinand
Ferdinand — No road closures are expected when work begins on a bridge north of Ferdinand Friday, but residents and travelers should expect delays as State Road 162 is reduced to a single lane of traffic. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that on or after Friday, April 25, work will begin on the bridge…
Huntingburg Airport board meeting notes April 14, 2014
The Dubois County Airport Authority met for their scheduled meeting and took the following actions. –Heard the Huntingburg Airport is waiting on approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for night approaches from the west for Runway Niner. Three old signal towers and several trees deemed to be too tall by the FAA were removed…
Dr. William Lehmkuhler announced 2014 LCM Outstanding Physician
Jasper — Dr. William Lehmkuhler has been named the 2014 Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award recipient at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. Dr. Lehmkuhler, a native of Dubois County, graduated from Jasper High School and received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at…
State police warn of meth lab trash
The warmer spring weather may increase the likelihood that residents will find meth-making materials or trash along county roadways. With favorable spring weather coming our way, people are taking advantage by walking, jogging and bike riding on our local roadways. The potential exists that some people may come across trash left behind by those who…
Without small threads, the fabric of community doesn’t exist
Photos from the Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony held at the Habig Center Tuesday evening.
Former county engineer’s son returns home to fill his father’s shoes
Norman Wendholt served as Dubois County’s engineer for 17 years until his death in 2009. The same year his son, Brent Wendholt, graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in engineering. Later this month, Brent will step into his father’s same shoes as the new county engineer. “It means a lot to…
County engineer position filled by former engineer’s son
On Monday, County Highway Superintendent Steve Berg recommended hiring Brent Wendholt, son of former Dubois County engineer Norman Wendholt, as the new county engineer. Wendholt was one of three applicants for the position vacated by Jason Heile in December. Heile left for a better paying position — $75,000 annually — as the engineer for Daviess…
Community corrections told to come back when funds run dry
The Dubois County Commissioners agreed that the best course of action for the beleaguered Dubois County Community Corrections budget was to approach the state for an increase in the annual grant. This decision correlates well with news from the Department of Corrections (DOC) that the facility should ask for an increase in the $400,000 annual…
Ag tanker truck rollover closes county road
Jasper — A semi-tractor tanker hauling agricultural lime closed 400W near Skyview Drive Mondaymorning when if rolled over in a ditch. Chance Fivecoat, 28, of Thorntown, Ind., told authorities he was lost when he attempted to turn a 2003 Peterbilt and a dry tanker around by backing onto Skyview Drive at about 11:40 a.m. Fivecoat stated…
Community Conversation “Creating Resilient Downtowns” sponsored by Jasper Chamber
The Jasper Chamber is sponsoring a Community Conversation from the Ball State University Chair of Urban Planning Dr. Michael Burayidi about creating resilient downtowns. Dubois County communities have come through the economic recession in relatively sound condition, but civic leaders recognize the need to move forward in ways that will enlarge the downtown role as the…
State releases teacher effectiveness data
Indianapolis — The Indiana Department of Education released educator effectiveness data for the 2012-13 school year today. Today’s release marks the first time this type of data has been gathered or released. Teachers were evaluated and rated as highly effective, effective, improvement necessary or ineffective. Highly Effective: A highly effective teacher consistently exceeds expectations. This is…
Absentee voting begins Tuesday
Absentee voting will begin on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, on the third floor of the Dubois County Courthouse for the May 6th primary election. The deadline for voters to register to vote or to transfer your voter registration is Monday, April 7, 2014. You may do this on line at http://www.indianavoters.com or by coming to…
I-64 closed for flooding
Ferdinand — Indiana State Police closed Interstate 64 between mile markers 68 and 67 for floodwaters that crept over the westbound lanes Friday morning. The closure diverted traffic at exit 79 and exit 63 near Ferdinand, sending it onto Highway 64. Some flooding occurred on Highway 64 around Kyana but receded quickly. State police reported two…
Huntingburg Clean Up Days location moved due to flooding
Due to the amount of rainfall we received last night, “Spring Cleanup Days” will be held in the parking lot on the south side of Huntingburg City Park by the softball fields.
Fire at Huntingburg City Hall false alarm
The Huntingburg City Hall was the scene of 16 firefighters, three fire trucks and a somewhat distraught Mayor Denny Spinner early this morning when two fire alarms went off in the building. According to Chief Scott Patberg, a heat sensor in the building’s duct work and a smoke alarm both went off at about 4:3o…
Lightning strike takes out water main; residents lose water (boil order active)
A boil water order for Ireland residents in the Shiloh Estates area from Skyview Drive West to 400W has been issued by the Ireland Water Utilities. There are 20-25 homes affected by this boil order. You are asked to bring your water to a rolling boil for 5 minutes before using it for drinking or cooking. Or, purchase…
Community corrections still seeking to overcome budget shortfalls
Judge Mark McConnell, the president of the Community Corrections Board of Directors, informed County Council President Greg Kendall that if the county didn’t assist in funding the program, services may be lost. The remarks were made between the two during the regular meeting of the board that guides community corrections. Kendall attended as a member…
Jasper man pleads guilty to federal charges
Evansville — A Jasper resident pleaded guilty on March 17 in U.S. District Court in Evansville to charges he used a government credit card to purchase over $159,000 in electronics and guns. James N. Emmons, 35, was sentenced to 18 months in a federal prison. When he is released he will serve three years of supervised probation. Emmons was…
Patriot Guard honors local Marine’s homecoming
Dubois Marine Lcpl. Nathan Merkley is scheduled to return home from a seven month deployment in Bahrain, Wednesday evening. In honor of Merkley’s service, the Patriot Guard, a non-profit organization formed to honor military service members, is hosting a motorcycle ride from Haysville to Dubois in honor of his homecoming. The Haysville Volunteer Fire Department…
Commission agrees to send purchase agreement to Jasper School Corporation
The Jasper Economic Redevelopment Commission amended their earlier decision to offer a 10-year option to the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation to purchase 10 acres of The Parklands property. The unanimous decision comes after members of the Jasper Common Council were vocal about the commission’s role in purchasing and selling the property. According to state…
Tablet computer new tool to ensure Huntingburg water quality
The functionality of tablet computers in the workplace has been somewhat limited to administrative tasks, but the Huntingburg Water Utility saw a way to put the devices into a more utilitarian role at the city’s water treatment plant. A new Fujitsu 10-inch tablet has been loaded with the operating software for the treatment plant. This…
Teens suspected in Haysville Fire Department flag theft
Haysville — The Haysville Volunteer Fire Department flag that was reported stolen in February has been recovered and two teens may be facing charges. According to the sheriff’s department, they received information about the location of the flag and after recovering it, it was identified by the Haysville Fire Chief as the department’s missing flag. The…
Jasper Labyrinth takes shape
Soon, Jasper Riverwalk visitors will be able to take contemplative walks through a labyrinth. The city applied for a $35,000 grant in February to support the construction of the new feature that will be located in the field between the Riverwalk and entrance to a parking lot adjacent to Dave Buehler Plaza. Lt. Gov. Sue…
Huntingburg hydrant flushing beginning Monday
Huntingburg – The City of Huntingburg Water Department is conducting their hydrant flushing program beginning Monday, March 31, 2014. The flushing cycle will be: South of 6th Street and west of Main Street: Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4 North of 6th Street and east of Main Street: Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 South of 6th Street…
Four taken to hospital after collision
Huntingburg — Four people were taken to Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries Wednesday evening after three vehicles collided on U.S. 231 near 19th Street in Huntingburg at about 3:30 p.m. According to police, Jill L. Lau, 36, North Chestnut Street, Huntingburg, was northbound on U.S. 231/Main Street in a 2011 GMC Acadia approaching the 19th Street intersection. She…
Sheriff’s department raising funds for second K-9
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department announced plans to add another K-9 to be used for drug detection. The department acquired Judge, a black Labrador trained for drug detection and tracking, in 2013. Deputy Brad Kendall and Judge attended training last spring and took to the streets that summer. Deputy Jesus Monarrez, who was also designated as…
Man flees police after allegedly battering a woman and her friend
Huntingburg — Huntingburg officers and Dubois County deputies were forced to chase down a Dale man after he allegedly battered two people in a Huntingburg apartment Tuesday evening. Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the Lincoln Village apartments at about 6:19 p.m. for the report of hysterical woman and a possible domestic dispute. When…
County discusses adding new position as it examines employee pay issues
After the recent loss of County Engineer Jason Heile due to an offer from Daviess County that included a higher salary, the Dubois County Council is seeking information regarding salary standards for all the county positions. The issue was addressed twice Monday evening. The first time was when Kent Irwin, of the firm Waggoner, Irwin…
Dubois Strong requests greater funding commitment from the county
The local economic development organization, Dubois Strong, received a promising sign from the Dubois County Council for more funding to support their refined mission to support business growth and development. The county council approved advertising to increase the organization’s funding commitment to $240,000 for 2014 — up $180,000 from the original $60,000. However, the council…
County employees incentive-ized to take part in new screening program
Dubois County employees and their dependents spouses will now need to participate in annual health screenings to be eligible for county insurance benefits. Commissioner Doug Uebelhor and members of the County Health and Wellness Committee — the committee includes members of the county council, county health department and employees of Memorial Hospital — presented the new plan to…
Temporary lane restrictions on I-64 starting Tuesday
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists crews will be on the interstate patching potholes this week. There will be temporary lane restrictions on Interstate 64 in Warrick, Spencer, Crawford, Dubois and Perry counties. Beginning Tuesday, March 25, INDOT crews will be working in both directions of I-64 from State Road 61 (Exit…
