Destination Huntingburg recognized as official Main Street Program
Destination Huntingburg has been recognized as an official member of the State of Indiana’s Main Street Program. The Indiana Main Street (IMS) program encourages economic development, improvement and restoration in the downtown areas of Indiana cities and towns. The IMS is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Ellen Harper, OCRA…
2014 local election results
Here are the results from the local contested races. Judge of 57th District Court Kevin D. Crouse (R) – 41.74 percent Nathan A. Verkamp (D) – 58.26 percent Circuit Court Clerk Bridgette N. Jarboe (R) – 57.13 percent Cheryl A. Schnell (D) – 42.87 percent County Auditor Gregory Abell (R) – 47.88 percent Rebecca “Becky”…
Proposed tax increment finance district encompasses majority of Jasper industry
Tuesday, the Jasper Redevelopment Commission passed a resolution to begin the process of creating the city’s first tax-increment finance district. Jasper could be the second city in the county to create and use the TIF districts as soon as early next year. The districts, created by resolution, allow the increased property taxes created by the…
New plaque honors county’s namesake; Toussant Dubois
A special dedication for a new plaque honoring Toussaint Dubois was held Monday afternoon at the Dubois County Courthouse. The Dubois County Historical Society along with the Dubois County Commissioners placed the new plaque near the east entry of the Courthouse. In attendance from the Historical Society was Mary Ann Hayes, President and Lee Bilderback,…
Truck vs. combine accident likely alcohol related
A pickup truck collided with the rear of a farm combine on State Road 161 south of Holland on the Interstate 64 overpass Monday evening. Indiana State Police and the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department responded to the crash with injuries at about 8:05 p.m. According to state police, Christopher Tuley, 37, of Dale, was operating…
Popular Troubadours of Divine Bliss performing at Will Read and Sing For Food event Thursday
Huntingburg — The Troubadours of Divine Bliss, who were a feature act in last spring’s Will Read and Sing For Food show at the Astra theater in Jasper, are returning to perform with the troupe Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Old Town Hall. This show, which is the kick-off event for the city’s Christmas Stroll, will…
Judge Weikert appointed to senior judge
When it was announced that Judge William Weikert was not going to seek re-election to the Dubois County Circuit Court Judge position, most thought that he would retire. According to Weikert, that’s not happening, yet. He’s accepted an appointment at a senior judge for about eight courts in this area. Weikert says that the position…
State Marching Band finals set for this weekend
Jasper Marching Wildcats, Forest Park Marching Rangers, and Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade advanced to state with top ten finishes at semistate this past weekend. The Jasper Marching Wildcats made the top ten finishers at semistate competition Saturday at Pike High School in Indianapolis and secured a spot at the state finals this weekend in Class…
Ferdinand scooter thief caught
Ferdinand — An 18-year-old Jasper teen was arrested for stealing a scooter from the Holiday Foods parking lot in Ferdinand Friday evening. Police were called to Holiday Foods at about 6:11 p.m. by Charles Allen of E. Chestnut Drive, English, who witnessed a man stealing his 2001 Kymco scooter while he was shopping in the store….
Knife fight lands Huntingburg man in jail
Huntingburg — A Huntingburg man was arrested after he slashed another man with a knife outside a bar Saturday morning. Huntingburg officers were dispatched to Ron’s Place, 504 N. Van Buren, at about 12:20 a.m. for the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, several individuals had Justin D. Taylor, 31, held on the ground waiting…
By hook or by crook – meet Don Vonderschmitt
To say that Don Vonderschmitt, of Jasper, has made thousands of crocheted hats, scarves, headbands and afghans would not be an exaggeration. “It’s the best pastime I’ve ever found,” he says. From right after breakfast until bedtime, with few breaks in between, Don’s fingers are busy. Every staff member at the Providence Home in Jasper…
WW II vets shared flight and much more
The coincidences in their lives are almost eerie. Ironically, neither man knew anything about these coincidences until Monday afternoon. Both visited the Ferdinand News office to share tales of their most recent adventure, and also to delve into the past — the reason they were chosen for the first-ever Honor Flight from Evansville Regional Airport…
Holland gas line explosion injures one
Holland — A contractor working on a gas line in Holland was injured when an explosion occurred Thursday. Charlie Adams, an employee with Kieffer Bros Construction Company out of Mt. Carmel, Ind. Ill., and another employee were working on the gas line running behind Vanessa Hartke’s home at 107 South Second Avenue completing upgrades to the town’s gas…
2014 voter information
Absentee voting in person began on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, on the third floor of the Dubois County Courthouse for the November 4 General Election. Hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m. The absentee voting office is closed between 11 a.m. and noon for lunch. Absentee voting in person at the Courthouse…
Prescription drug overdose cause in community corrections death
Jasper — The toxicology report regarding the death of a Dubois County Community Corrections participant was released by the Dubois County Coroner’s Office Wednesday. Corrections officers found Christopher A. Klee, 29, of Jasper, unresponsive in his bed at the center at about 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 3. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department and Memorial Emergency Medical Services…
Dubois County Trick-or-Treating scheduled
Dubois County trick-or-treat hours are as follows. In Holland, trick-or-treaters can go out on Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. On Friday, the following cities and towns have established trick-or-treat hours. Jasper, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Huntingburg, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will…
Birdseye man killed by train
Birdseye — A Birdseye man was hit and killed by a passing train near the Whistle Stop Tavern Tuesday night. Deputies were called to the scene at about 10:43 p.m. for the apparent train vs. pedestrian accident. According to authorities, they believe that Dwight D. Ellis, 44, of W. Third Street, was just south of the Whistle…
Judge imposes more bond conditions on man accused in fatal accident
Dubois County Superior Court Judge Mark McConnell added additional conditions to the bond agreement imposed on the Huntingburg man charged in the traffic fatality of a Perry County woman in September. Brandon Chamberlain, 24, of 6178 W. State Road 64, was arrested on a warrant charging him with Level 4 felony driving while intoxicated causing death;…
Congressional District 8 Forum tonight at Vincennes University Jasper
Jasper – Tonight, candidates for the 8th Congressional Distict will appear at the Jasper Arts Center for a public forum. Democratic, Libertarian and Republican Party candidates seeking Indiana’s 8th District Congressional seat have agreed to appear at a forum Oct. 28, 7:00 p.m. (ET), at the Jasper Arts Center. The forum is sponsored by Vincennes University…
Dubois Strong announces new nonprofit for public money
Dubois Strong is creating a new nonprofit called Grow Dubois County to funnel public money to priority projects it identified earlier this year when it requested additional funding from the Dubois County Council. Dubois Strong requested an additional $180,000 in county economic development funds for 2014. This amount was in addition to the $60,000 already…
Marching bands finish well heading into semi-state
Results from this past weekend’s high school marching bands serve as a gauge to where bands are with their programs, especially compared to other bands, as the ISSMA semi state looms large this coming weekend. At the Contest of Champions in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Jasper finished second — Reserve Grand Champion — among bands from Tennessee and…
Toyota grants assist Dubois County Soil and Water
The Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation was named as one of 39 organizations that received funding from Toyota Indiana this quarter. The second quarter donations totaled $100,000. “We have so many wonderful organizations in our area that provide the resources and programs our community needs,” said Kelly Dillon, manager of External Affairs at Toyota…
4-H Junior Leaders Elects Officers
The Dubois County Junior Leaders met on Tuesday, September 9, 2004 at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds near Bretzville. Officers for the 2014-2015 year are Jade Hoffman, president; Kelly Verkamp, vice-president; Korey Verkamp, treasurer; and Kelcie Hassfurther, Secretary. Also discussed for the year was the Junior Leader recruitment cook-out planned for the Dubois County campgrounds;…
Huntingburg Council: Stellar steps moving forward
Huntingburg earned the Stellar Community designation in August but the planning is still a continuing process. Mayor Denny Spinner, planning director Paul Lake, Communications and Community Development director Rachel Steckler, Indiana 15 Regional Planning executive director Lisa Gehlhausen, CWC Latitudes, INC. president Ed Curtin, and a representative from the Lt. Governor’s office attended meetings held…
Meth, arson arrest made in restaurant fire investigation
Jasper police arrested Braxton J. Cannon, 24, of Perry Street, Vincennes, for allegedly setting a fire at the Rally’s restaurant in Jasper. According to authorities, the Jasper Police Department and Jasper Fire Department responded to the report of a fire inside the restaurant at 11:29 a.m. Thursday. When they arrived, officers and firefighters noted the…
Jasper Common Council meeting: Pay raises approved (updated)
The Jasper Common Council approved pay raises for themselves and city employees at the council meeting last night. The salary and full-time utility department and civil city employees will receive a two percent cost of living raise. The mayor and clerk will also receive a two percent raise. Part-time employees will receive a 15 cents…
Only a million fans from success
Is the next big YouTube tech reviewer a junior sitting in pre-calculus at Northeast Dubois right now? Is he the guy that has been cooking at Happy Hour in Celestine for the past two and a half years and runs cross country for the high school? Maybe; anything is possible with the equalizing effect of…
Birdseye man LifeFlighted after scooter vs. SUV accident
Birdseye — A Birdseye man was LifeFlighted from the scene of an accident Tuesday night when the scooter he was operating was struck by a small SUV. Zachary Russell, 23, of 1025E, was westbound on State Road 64 at about 6:12 p.m. when he attempted to turn south on State Road 145 in front of an eastbound 2003…
Boil order lessons discussed and changes made
Jasper — The City of Jasper has made some changes and is researching others to potentially prevent another boil order similar to what happened on the morning of September 17. At Monday’s Jasper Utility Service Board meeting, the city released a detailed report of how the water plant and city personnel responded to the incident. According to…
Sternberg, Brandle to lead Holy Trinity Catholic School
Dubois County Catholic school system will open in 2015 Jasper — Father Gary Kaiser announced that Sally Sternberg will serve as principal, and Michelle Brandle will serve as assistant principal, of Holy Trinity Catholic School. Father Kaiser, pastor of Precious Blood Parish in Jasper and St. Mary Parish in Ireland, serves as Bishop Charles C. Thompson’s delegate…
Circle Pine Drive apartments damaged in fire, no injuries
Residents of a two-story fourplex on Circle Pine Drive were able to escape when a fire broke out in an upstairs apartment Monday night. The Jasper Fire Department was dispatched to the Precious Blood area after the emergency call came in from a resident of apartment 550 at about 8:39 p.m. The responding fire fighters were…
