Body discovered near area woman was swept away identified
Update: The body found on Friday near the area an Illinois woman was swept away has been identified as Cathryn McGill. Original story: A body was discovered early Friday afternoon at the site of a missing person investigation that began December 29th when a vehicle occupied by Adam and Cathryn McGill was swept from State…
Over 100 marijuana plants seized in Winslow
Winslow — Pike County deputies seized 133 live marijuana plants from a Winslow residence early Friday morning. Deputies acted on a search warrant for the residence located at 280 East County Road 375 South, Winslow and found the plants growing in a trailer at that address. Deputies also located numerous items of paraphernalia. When officers executed the…
Three Jasper police officers graduate today
Jasper Police Department Officers Greg Brescher, Dakota Foote, and Grant Goffinet will graduate from the Indiana Law Enforcement Basic Session on Friday, March 14, 2014 following a 15-week course to prepare them to serve the citizens of Jasper. The Academy’s basic training course for new police officers consists of a minimum of 600 hours of…
Huntingburg will attempt solution to fruity problem
Typically, the first Huntingburg Common Council meeting of the month is a little light on content, but tonight’s meeting, although short, had several items of interest. The council heard from Phil Ahrens, a local realtor and the owner of Ahren’s Garden of Eatin’, about a possible solution to the tree problem on Fourth Street. Merchants…
Witnesses sought in Jasper SUV vs. truck accident
Jasper — Due to conflicting statements from the two drivers involved in a collission Thursday afternoon, Jasper police are asking witnesses to the accident to come forward. According to police, Robert T. Luegers, 71, of Jasper, was southbound on U.S. 231 in a 2010 GMC Acadia when he attempted to turn left on Division Road. James C….
National Office announces $4,000 video contest
Jasper — National Office Furniture announced a new video contest to support sustainability initiatives at schools and universities with $4,000. That is the pay-off behind National Office Furniture’s new Green4Green contest, which intertwines two of the office furniture company’s passions: the environment and education. “All you need to do is create a video describing how $4,000…
Tax sales, inmate information and more added to new Dubois County Sheriff’s website
The Dubois County Sheriff Department’s website has been updated and upgraded. The site now contains victim notification information, links to sheriff’s sales on foreclosed properties, and tax warrant information. Users can still access the current list of inmates at the security center. The website address is http://www.duboiscountysd.com.
I-67’s new name identifies focus for local coalition
Huntingburg — Hank Menke, president of the I-67 Coalition, announced the portion of the proposed Interstate 67 that is located in Dubois County has been renamed the Midstate Corridor. The name-change reflects a focus to connect the improved U.S. 231 to I-69 near Washington with an interstate-grade highway rather than the original proposal of creating an interstate connecting…
Ferdinand Town Council: Marathon meeting includes a little bit of everything
Ferdinand is going greener and Big Foot has been hiding in plain site for the past 24 years. Such was only a small portion of the news rendered at a two-hour Ferdinand Town Council meeting Tuesday night (March 11). The agenda listed 20 items, plus seven departmental reports. The “greener” comes from the council’s choice…
Parents need to be aware of sexting dangers
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning and reminder regarding the dangers of sexting for children. According to a release from the department, parents should remember that children are exposed to and can communicate with anyone in the world at the touch of a button. “Just like the phone and internet scams that we…
Huntingburg Airport could be site of new high school aviation program
High school students in Dubois County could take part in a new experimental aircraft program in the near future. Eric Seber of Jasper approached the Dubois County Airport Authority to ask for permission to use airport hangar space to build a kit aircraft supplied through Sonex. His goal is to create a training program for…
Man arrested after striking a railroad crossing guard
Huntingburg — Huntingburg police arrested Yeison Valdes Fonseca, 25, of Erin Court, Huntingburg, after he crashed into a railroad crossing arm pole. Police were dispatched to the railroad crossing on County Road 400W near Farbest Foods at about 8:32 p.m. for the accident. When they arrived, they found Fonseca standing next to a 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Classic…
Pothole repair work scheduled for Interstate 64
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced crews will be on the interstate patching potholes this week. There will be temporary lane restrictions on Interstate 64 (I-64) in Warrick, Spencer, Dubois, Perry and Crawford counties. Beginning Tuesday, March 11, INDOT crews will be working on I-64 from State Road 66 (Exit 92) to State Road…
Hoosier Hills latest banking institute used in scam calls
Many Dubois County residents woke to their phone ringing overnight as a new round of scam calls hit the area over the weekend. The automated calls come from the 702 area code — many reported receiving the call from (702) 999-1234 — and pretend to be from Hoosier Hills Credit Union. The automated message tells the victim their credit…
Jasper Library Board begins building process again
The Jasper Public Library Board voted to form a committee to come up with a plan for the library building. The board held an extended discussion on the building project at Thursday’s meeting. A committee will be formed consisting of two members of the library board, two library staff members and three members of the public. Board…
Library taking overdue book borrowers to court
If you owe the Jasper Library for unpaid fines, get ready to pay up. That’s the message that’s being delivered by the Jasper Library Board as the members have voted to move ahead with taking the offenders to small claims court. The library held an amnesty program in the month of December, which Library Director…
Handgun Permit Application changes
The Huntingburg Police Department announced changes to the requirements for fingerprinting of handgun permit applicants. On January 1, 2014, The Indiana State Police began processing all fingerprints through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System. In the past, when fingerprints did not meet the control standards, those fingerprints were returned to the police department and a reprint of the…
Sheriff thanks community for K-9
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department issued a thank you to all who have donated to the K-9 fund. The department also acknowledged the donation of $7,500 from the Dubois County Community Foundation in 2013 to assist in the care of Deputy Bradley Kendall’s K-9 partner, Judge. The new K-9 officer has assisted in the fight…
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation meeting notes
The Southeast Dubois School board and the Town Council in Ferdinand passed a joint resolution Wednesday afternoon opposing the elimination of the Business Personal Property Tax proposed by Governor Mike Pence. Many municipalities and school corporations around the state have been creating resolutions to voice their opposition to the plan that would rip essential funding…
Popcorn sculpture approved for Jasper business
Juanita and Tom Eckert have received approval to add a 14-foot tall architectural feature to the front of their business located on Newton Street. The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals approved the couple’s variance request in a 3-1 vote Wednesday night. The variance was necessary due to their two businesses, Eckert Pool Supply and the…
Jasper Arts Commission: Temporary Alcohol License issued
The Jasper Arts Commission is now authorized by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to serve alcohol at Arts Center events. Arts Center Director Kit Miracle said that they met with representatives of the commission on Monday and that the only thing standing in the way of offering alcohol at events is the permanent permit…
“TXT L8R” social media contest offers $5,000 scholarships
Instead of making a tragic mistake behind the wheel, Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R”. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police…
Scooter Bill passes; goes into effect 2015
HB 1343, AKA “The Scooter Bill” passed the Senate on Tuesday. The new regulations for motor driven cycles will go into effect January 1, 2015. See how this affects current scooter owners.
Jasper Redevelopment Commission to begin negotiations with school corporation for Parklands property
The City of Jasper will be sending a proposal to the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation that includes an option for the corporation to purchase 10 acres of The Parklands. The Jasper Redevelopment Commission voted 4-1 to send the proposal after it is reviewed by the Jasper Common Council. The version presented to the commission…
68 grams of marijuana seized in Jasper arrest
Jasper — Jasper police arrested Jeremy W. Bryant, 21, of Conrad Avenue, Jasper, with 68 grams of marijuana that appeared to be packaged for distribution. Police investigated a complaint of suspected drug use at the Days Inn Monday at 10:47 a.m. Officers made contact with Bryant as he was walking away from the hotel. Police found a…
Jasper police investigating woman’s shooting
Jasper — A woman who reported to Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to her leg isn’t cooperating with the Jasper Police Department’s investigation. According to police, they were called to Memorial Hospital at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday after a 34-year-old Hispanic woman reported to the hospital with a gunshot wound in her leg. When police attempted…
Sheriff’s department reports IRS scam in area
A Dubois County resident reported a potential scam involving scare tactics and the Internal Revenue Service. The resident reported being contacted by an individual with a foreign accent who claimed to be with the IRS. The scammer claimed there was a warrant for the arrest of the resident due to back taxes not being paid….
Dubois volunteer firefighter’s home destroyed; donations needed
Dubois Fire Department was dispatched to a residence fire this morning at 9:18 am where the home of Clint Eichmiller was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. According to Zach Eichmiller, Dubois Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer, the house located at Hillham Road, just south of State Road 56, was the home of…
Strassenfest book and button design contest
Enter your design in the 2014 Jasper Strassenfest book and button design contest. The 2014 Jasper Strassenfest Committee is seeking scissors from the public to detained the final design for the official 2014 Strassenfest program book cover and collectors button. The book and button design contest is open to everyone. Designs may be entered for…
Huntingburg Council meeting notes: February 28, 2014
-Approved amending the comprehensive plan as presented by Rich Hazelwood. The city has moved through the process of updating the comprehensive plan since last year. -Declined to move forward with a request for proposals to act on the survey completed by James Zellman of Honeywell. -Heard that a resident near Ireland is petitioning to have…
Huntingburg Senior Housing project catalyst for city’s future plans
Huntingburg — The recent approval of the tax credits for Miller-Valentine Group’s development in the former-St. Joseph Hospital in Huntingburg fuels the fruition of several projects for the city. The St. Joseph Hospital senior housing development project hinged on the developer receiving those rental housing tax credits through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. The…
