A Month in to Healthcare.gov, Real-Life Winners and Losers
by Charles Ornstein ProPublica, Nov. 1, 2013, 9:26 a.m. Today marks one month since the disastrous start of Healthcare.gov, the seriously impaired federal health insurance marketplace. And what a month it’s been. For the first 16 days, a federal government shutdown largely deflected attention from the website’s problems. But since then, three congressional hearings have…
Becky Beckman a deserving recipient of award
Jasper — “Holy Schmoly!” So began Mary “Becky” Beckman’s acceptance speech after learning she had been awarded the 2013 President’s Community Excellence Award. An award given to members of the Jasper community who exemplify service to others throughout their lives. An emotional Beckman began her acceptance speech with compliments to the many who serve in the community,…
Weather forecast changes Trick-or-Treat plans
Several communities in Dubois County have expanded the scheduled trick-or-treat times due to the forecast of a dark and stormy Thursday evening. Huntingburg, Jasper, and Ferdinand have all extended trick-or-treating an additional day to include Thursday and Friday. Other events will still occur as scheduled. The Huntingburg United Methodist Church will be holding the trick-or-trail…
Gov. Pence and DNR dedicating Lincoln State Park addition on Wednesday
Lincoln State Park in Spencer County is expanding by 180 acres thanks to the Bicentennial Nature Trust. Gov. Mike Pence will celebrate the addition in an Oct. 30 dedication ceremony at 8 a.m. at the park. The ceremony will coincide with a “Walk a Mile with Mike” event at the park, part of an ongoing…
SR 64 closing for repairs in November
Princeton – State Road 64 will be closing on November 4 to repair a railroad crossing in Francisco. On Monday, November 4, at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, railroad crews will close S.R. 64 from the junction of U.S. Route 41 (U.S. 41) to the junction of Interstate 69 (I-69). Crews will be making repairs…
County Council: Make inmates pay
As budget problems befall the Dubois County Community Corrections, County Council president Greg Kendall wants to see inmates paying their bills or being sent back to jail. According to Kendall, the county invested $3.5 million into the construction of the corrections facility. After that initial investment, the facility was supposed to be self-sufficient through federal…
Tickets on sale now for Jasper Volleyball Regional and Football Sectional
Volleyball Regional tickets are on sale in the Athletic Office til Tuesday and Football Sectional tickets are on sale in the Athletic Office til Friday — all tickets are $6.00. Volleyball Regional – Jasper vs Evansville Bosse at Jasper High School 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Football Sectional – Jasper vs Evansville Central at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium 8…
Marching Band Semi State results
The Jasper Marching Wildcats move on to State Finals this Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. They will march in Class B at 11:31 am. Forest Park and Springs Valley also advanced to the finals in Class D and will march in the afternoon on Saturday. Forest Park at 6:17 pm and Springs Valley at 4:46…
Huntingburg commits $350,000 to hospital housing development
Huntingburg – The Huntingburg Council committed $300,000 in additional economic incentives to developer Miller-Valentine Group’s proposed senior living project in the empty St. Joseph Hospital building. Pete Schwiegeraht, a developer with Cincinnati-based Miller-Valentine Group, presented the Huntingburg Council with an overview of the group’s plan for about 30,000 square feet of the building. The purchase is…
Major developments with Huntingburg St. Joseph Hospital property
Huntingburg — Two developments have occurred in the past week with the long beleaguered St. Joseph Hospital building. A Cincinnati-based developer plans on creating 45 to 50 senior living units in part of the former-St. Joseph Hospital building and another business signed an option to purchase the empty Medical Professional building on the campus’ south…
VUJC partners with businesses for new degree program
Jasper — VUJC announced a new partnership with seven local companies to train and retain skilled workers in Dubois County. “The benefits are clear,” VUJC Dean Alan Johnson said during the announcement. “I salute the companies that are involved and we really look forward to working with them.” The new program, titled the Career Advancement Partnership, is similar to…
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz files suit against state board of education
Indianapolis — Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz filed suit Tuesday morning alleging violations of the Open Door Law by members of the State Board of Education. The suit names ten members of the Board as defendants over allegations they violated Indiana’s Open Door Law “by taking action in secret by drafting, or directing the…
“How air pollution affects the human body” presentation at VUJC Tuesday
The first in a series of community health education events, “How air pollution affects the human body”, is scheduled to occur Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Vincennes University Jasper Campus new Classroom Building Auditorium. This informative presentation was created and presented by Dr. Norma Kreilein, M.D., to the United States Congress on September…
Utility Service Board meeting: exploring compressed natural gas, new dam, and Beaver Lake problems
The Jasper Utility Service Board agreed to explore options for a compressed natural gas (CNG) station in the city. Jasper Clean Energy plans on creating a compressed natural gas station to power vehicles used in conjunction with the operation of the biomass power plant. The corporation has offered access to the station to the City…
Two charged with involuntary manslaughter appear in court
Jasper — Two men charged with involuntary manslaughter appeared in Dubois County Circuit Court on Monday. Last week, Leslie M. Osborn Jr. and Zachary D. Parks were both charged with Class C felony involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of 41-year-old Timothy R. Stafford, of Dubois. Stafford died after being involved in a fight…
Two arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges for death of Dubois man
Update: According to the Vanderburgh Coroner’s office, Stafford died of blunt force trauma to his head. Parks and Osborn have an initial hearing set for October 21. Jasper — Jasper police arrested two Petersburg men on Class C felony involuntary manslaughter charges Thursday afternoon. Leslie M. Osborn Jr., 23, of West County Road 130, and Zachary D….
Biomass judge asked to clarify case parameters
On Wednesday, Special Judge Sherry Gregg Gilmore heard arguments from attorneys for the City of Jasper and Healthy Dubois County, Inc. (HDC) on the city’s request for summary judgment concerning the scope of the upcoming trial. The city is asking that the upcoming trial not include the six executive sessions that were included in the…
County collects delinquent taxes
Jasper — Dubois County officials were able to collect $60,965.48 in delinquent property taxes on 77 properties prior to the annual tax sale held on Thursday. According to officials, of the 96 parcels available; taxes on 54 were paid prior to the sale, 23 parcels were sold at the tax sale, and 19 were left unsold and…
Dubois man dies and investigation continues
[quote]In a case like this, when it is as serious in nature as this, the last thing you want to do is have a rush to judgement or a rush in your investigation and not be thorough.” Detective Sgt. Rick Chambers, Jasper Police Department[/quote] Jasper — A Dubois man has succumbed to the injuries he…
NE Dubois School Board meeting: Pros and cons of ISTEP testing discussed
Despite an ISTEP test “fraught with nervousness”, NE Dubois students performed well , Curriculum Director Kathy Klawitter told the school board last night. But, scores fell statewide on this spring’s test partly due to technological glitches on the state testing website. Klawitter said it’s hard to tell if each grade level was affected by the…
Jasper High School senior joins elite marching band
Jasper – Bradley Gehlhausen, a senior at Jasper High School, will be joining an elite group for a marching band performance in January. He is one of eight tuba players chosen to take part in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Over 1300 high school seniors were nominated by their band directors across the nation to…
Dubois County Airport Authority: Fuel sales profitable and Frosty Jones Flying Club idea forms
The airport is selling a lot of fuel and has a need to increase hangar space. The board also heard about an idea to form a flying club, the Frosty Jones Flying Club.
Capers early morning fire
Capers pic.twitter.com/CbPdhIqArR — Trent Nelson (@tnelly3) October 14, 2013 https://twitter.com/KittyCat_08/status/389724158839369728 FF monitoring hot spots right now at Capers restaurant in Tell City. Building was built in 1894… pic.twitter.com/WH4Tlmo1qA — Nicole Zymek (@Nicole12News) October 14, 2013 Daytime look at Capers restaurant fire in Tell City… pic.twitter.com/uxwjDiMzPC — Tabnie L. Dozier (@TVTabnie) October 14, 2013
Snapchat: a temporary app with permanent consequences
Most users of the popular app “Snapchat” would agree that it is a fun and interesting way to communicate with friends and family. Unfortunately, the temporary nature of the photos creates a false sense of security and the app is being used to send inappropriate pictures between teens. So what is Snapchat? Snapchat is a…
Huntingburg Council meeting: October 10
The Huntingburg Council met for their regular meeting on Thursday and did the following. -Approved the 2014 budget of $9,120,432 with the addition of $25,000 to the unsafe building fund including $1.2671 per $100 assessed value. -Approved the new salary ordinance for 2014. -Approved a contract to develop a downtown plan with Development Concepts, Inc….
Government shutdown could add $320,000 to Southwest School Corp construction bond payment
Huntingburg — Southwest School Corporation’s tax payers may be feeling the sting of the government shutdown in the coming months. According to the Southwest School Corporation attorney, Phil Schneider, the approximately $12 million in bonds used to pay for the Southridge Middle School and High School renovations may cost the school corporation — and taxpayers — considerably more than…
Dubois County Substance Abuse Council grant awards announced
The Dubois County Substance Abuse Council (SAC), under the direction of Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, announced the grants awarded in the community recently. The Governor’s Commission mandates SAC to provide funding in three categories: Treatment/Intervention, Prevention/Education, and Law Enforcement/Justice. Grants are awarded in March and September. For September the council awarded grant applications in the Prevention/Education…
Ferdinand Town Council: A monster may be in the Town’s future
It’s October, the scariest month of the year, so the fact monsters were the topic — not once but twice — at the Town Council’s Tuesday night meeting may come as no surprise. But, oh what a monster of a deal this could be! Paul Voegerl Sr. and his son, Paul Jr., approached the council…
Jasper road closures for Wednesday, October 8
Jasper — Weather permitting, the Jasper Street Department and JH Rudolph will be applying road preservation materials on portions of three city streets on Wednesday. Portions of three streets chosen for this application should be closed less than one day for each section of street. Streets affected: W 13th St – Emily St. to Wilson St….
Jasper sirens to be tested on Wednesday
The Jasper Police Department will be conducting tests on the 20th Street tornado siren, Wednesday, October 9th. The testing is expected to start at approximately 1 p.m. and may last throughout the afternoon. The remaining sirens will not be activated during the testing phase.
SWAT storms home to end Haysville standoff
[wooslider slider_type=”attachments” limit=”6″ thumbnails=”default”] Haysville — Saturday afternoon the Haysville Feed Mill served as a staging area for emergency response and special weapons and tactics team members from five local law enforcement agencies. They were called out after a deputy responded to a shots fired call at a residence on Seitz Street on the northwest edge…
