Veterans, families invited to learn about VA benefits through special outreach program
Dubois County is launching the new Veteran Service Officer Outreach program this week, bringing certified service officers directly to veterans at American Legion posts and VFW halls throughout the county. The initiative will kick off on Thursday at American Legion Post 147 in Jasper, where veterans can meet with multiple certified service officers from 2…
Huntingburg Council August 26 meeting notes
The Huntingburg Common Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 and discussed the following. The council held a lengthy conversation on a resolution for an interlocal agreement with Jasper to share the cost of a study of U.S. 231 by a consulting firm. The story can be read at the link….
Veterans Oktoberfest coming to Downtown Jasper October 18 to support mental health for local veterans
The inaugural Veterans Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in downtown Jasper at both the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center and the Jasper River Centre. This one-day, family-friendly event will honor the service and sacrifice of Southern Indiana’s veterans while raising funds for Operation Mind, Body, and Soul, a nonprofit dedicated to veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention. Set in the heart of…
Huntingburg, Jasper considering interlocal agreement to study potential U.S. 231 takeover
The Huntingburg City Council tabled a resolution that would authorize a cooperative study with the City of Jasper on the potential impacts of taking over portions of U.S. 231 from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Mayor Neil Elkins clarified that the resolution was not to accept the state highway but instead, for “working together with…
Mario just for fun
Two-and-a-half-year-old Hudson Poole took his Mario costume for a spin on Buehler Park’s soccer field with his dad, while his mom and brother played pickleball nearby. Dad said the Halloween costume had arrived in the mail that day, and, of course, Hudson had to put it on–Photo by Matt Crane.
Brent Rasche wants to help businesses and communities succeed
Brent Rasche launched a FocalPoint Business and Leadership Coaching earlier this year with the goal bringing his decades of global executive experience to help local leaders build stronger teams and healthier businesses. The Mariah Hill native now offers comprehensive business coaching services, including leadership training, strategic planning, and succession planning, to companies throughout Dubois County…
Dubois County Coroner requests 7% pay raise, warns of future staffing issues
The Dubois County Council heard several concerns regarding the coroner’s office at Monday’s regular meeting. Regarding the department’s deputies, Dubois County Coroner Katie Schuck requested the council consider a 7 percent pay raise for her office rather than the proposed 2 percent increase. She told the council the lower rate fails to account for the…
Rotary Club of Dubois County awards nearly $19,000 in community grants
The Rotary Club of Dubois County has awarded a total of $18,800 to three local nonprofits as part of its 2025 Community Grants program. This year’s recipients are TRI-CAP, Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, and The Trotter House. “We are honored to continue investing in organizations that are directly improving the health, well-being, and future of Dubois County families,” said Rotary…
Jasper to close section of 12th Street and announces milling/paving to begin Tuesday
The Jasper Street Department will close 12th Street between Mill Street and Vine Street on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. This closure is to replace a storm sewer under the street. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Also starting on Tuesday, the Jasper Street Department, along with Calcar…
Women Empowering Women to host First Lady, local business owner, Maureen Braun
The Dubois County women’s leadership organization, Women Empowering Women (WEW), is pleased to welcome First Lady Maureen Braun as its featured presenter. The September 18, 2025, session will be held at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Jasper, 333 River Centre Landing, Jasper. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for networking before the meeting from 11:45…
Comedian Steven Quezada is set to bring the laughs to The Astra on Saturday, October 4
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming Steven Quezada for a comedic performance, presented by WRZR 94.5, on Saturday, October 4. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $30 for the balcony, $35 for the main floor, and $40 for the front rows of the main floor. Doors open at 7:30 PM with…
Patoka Lake Tail Waters public access launch temporarily closed
Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is temporarily closing the public access launch at Patoka Lake Tail Waters because of unseasonably high water levels in the Patoka Reservoir. This closure has been requested by the Army Corps of Engineers out of an abundance of caution since the high water levels have caused them to increase…
CARES, volunteers put ‘Signs Up’ at schools
By Dubois County CARES Dubois County CARES staff and recruited volunteers visited area high schools and middle schools during the first weeks of the new school year to show encouragement and support to students. The activity was dubbed “Signs Up!” Assistant CARE-ordinator Martha Rasche and eight volunteers gathered at Northeast Dubois Junior/Senior High School on…
Dubois County Prosecuting Attorney outlines recent drug cases
Dubois County Prosecutor Beth Schroeder provided an update on some noteworthy drug cases their office has filed and concluded in mid-2025. She reported that the prosecuting attorneys of the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office have been diligently working to charge and resolve several high-level felony drug cases filed in the Dubois County Superior Court. On July…
Habitat for Humanity announces next Dubois County partner family
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County announced the Jacques family as the partner family for its 22nd home build. This milestone project continues the affiliate’s mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. The partner family, led by Vanessa Jacques, includes her five children: Annika (17), Brookelyn (15), Kynlei (13), Tayah (9),…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization Project progress update
A construction meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project was held on August 20th with representatives of Ragle Construction, REA, VS Engineering, and City of Jasper. Here is a summary of the discussion: The intersection at 9th and Main is now closed for repair.East/West truck traffic should use 15th Street while 9th Street is closed. The rest of…
Jasper Common Council August meeting
The Jasper Common Council met Wednesday and took the following actions. Infrastructure Projects and Water System Updates Heard an update and overview on the Gas and Water Departments from Manager Tim Doersam. He reported the emergency backup water supply is complete, though some issues remain with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The…
Superior Ag and Premier Companies could combine into single coop
Following a joint meeting on July 24 and an official vote on August 12, the Boards of Directors for Superior Ag and Premier Companies collectively announced that they will be entering into an exploration process around unifying their farmer-owned cooperatives. Both independently successful, this decision didn’t come out of a place of necessity, but instead…
Birdseye receives $750,000 grant to support sanitary sewer improvements
The Town of Birdseye was the recipient of $750,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs in federal grant funding to make needed improvements to the town’s sanitary sewer system. The grant, along with $350,000 from Dubois County and a $200,000 loan, will be used to fund major components of the project, including…
Dan Fritch to Receive 33rd Annual Distinguished Citizen Award from Buffalo Trace Council, Scouting America
Dan Fritch, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Matrix Integration, will receive the 33rd Annual Distinguished Citizen Award from Buffalo Trace Council, Scouting America, at a banquet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Huntingburg Event Center. The recognition carries particular significance as Fritch helped establish the award itself in 1993, creating what has become…
Cabby O’Neill Gym now a National Historic Site
The Cabby O’Neill Gym at Jasper High School has been officially designated as a National Historic Site, culminating a 13-year effort by volunteers Bernie Vogler and Bob Waddell to secure federal recognition for the 86-year-old facility. The gymnasium, built in 1938 and 1939, became only the third gym in Indiana to receive this distinction out…
Denny Spinner named Jim Walton Community Impact Award recipient
Shared from ACCELERATION by design and the Stand Up Rural America Summit Denny Spinner, Executive Director of Indiana University’s Center for Rural Engagement and former Huntingburg mayor, was named the Recipient of the 2025 Jim Walton Community Impact Award on July 30, 2025 at the 2025 Stand Up Rural America Summit held in Canyon, Texas. During a…
School board hears Jasper Athletics report
At Monday’s regular Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board of Trustees meeting, the board heard a report on the overall successes and income of the corporation’s sports programs. Jasper Athletic Director Phil Kendall reported that Jasper Athletics had an exceptionally strong year, with five of six spring sports winning sectional titles, including a team state championship…
TRI-CAP awarded $75,000 grant to support Healthy Families Services
TRI-CAP received a generous $75,000 grant from the Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation to support its Healthy Families program, which serves new parents in Dubois, Pike, Gibson, Spencer, and Warrick Counties. This vital funding will strengthen efforts to support families during the critical early years of a child’s life. Healthy Families provides free, voluntary services to new…
Milling and patching to impact several Jasper streets
The Jasper Street Department, along with contractor Calcar Pavin,g will be milling the following streets on Friday, August 22: Base patching will occur on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Surface paving will occur on Monday, August 25, 2025, and Tuesday, August 26, 2025. These streets will not close during construction, but motorists should expect delays when traveling on these…
County seeking input on closing section of Ireland road
The Dubois County Highway Department is seeking public input regarding the potential permanent closure of a short section of County Road 250 North in Ireland. This potential closure is being evaluated due to the safety concerns and operational challenges associated with the skewed angle at which County Road 250 North intersects State Road 56, along…
Blues Royalty Takes the Stage: Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush Live at Lincoln Amphitheatre this Saturday
This Saturday, August 23, the Lincoln Amphitheatre will host two titans of blues and rock as the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Bobby Rush share the venue’s Kyana Woodstock Performance Stage for one unforgettable evening. From Shepherd’s blistering guitar solos and chart-topping hits to Rush’s Grammy-winning blend of soul, funk, and storytelling, this powerhouse double…
Next Chapter in running for small business grant from Indiana Fever and Old National Bank
Erin and Jeremiah Smith had no idea their business, The Next Chapter, had been nominated for the Indiana Fever Small Business Assist Program presented by Old National Bank until they found out they were one of the finalists last week. Along with the notification, the family was invited to attend Friday’s game and sit courtside…
Huntingburg Park Board meeting: Learns about new fitness court at Niehaus Park, discusses pickleball court changes
The Huntingburg Park Board learned it was the recipient of a $30,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign to support the creation of an outdoor fitness court in Niehaus Park. The fitness court would complement existing recreational amenities at Niehaus Park, which already attracts residents for the walking/running path, disc golf course and driving range….
Northeast Dubois joins AP Teacher Investment Program
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School joined seven other high schools across the state of Indiana in Cohort 13 of the Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program (AP-TIP). The Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program is a three-year professional cohort dedicated to improving students’ college and career readiness by supporting Northeast Dubois teachers. Cohort 13 will be the…
Jasper Strassenfest seeking 2025 half pot winner
The Jasper Strassenfest committee held the 2025 Half Pot drawing on Friday, August 15th at 11 a.m. and announced that the winning number is: A-6129635. As of 2 p.m. on Monday, August 18, a winner has not yet stepped forward to claim the prize. Those who participated are asked to check their tickets. The final…
