Jasper City Mill work being examined
Jasper — The Jasper Board of Public works heard some options for repairing the original wall that collapsed on the downstream corner of the mill. Nick Jahn, VS Engineering, a firm that specializes in hydrological projects, will be contracted to create plans for consideration for the repair of the wall. Jahn informed the board of some…
Forgiveness after fact won’t come easy for contractors and homeowners in Jasper
Jasper — Alan Brescher appeared before the Jasper Board of Public Works on Tuesday to request a variance for a property his son, Pat Brescher, owns in the Diamond Ridge Estates. Pat was out of town the day of the meeting and couldn’t appear. The board was concerned about a 48-inch wide galvanized steel drainage pipe…
Huntingburg Council meeting; Fourth Street water main project could start in October
Huntingburg — Think there’s not a lot going on in Huntingburg City government these days? Think again. With not one, but two major projects in different stages of progress, the city has its hands full. A public hearing was held in Thursday night’s council meeting on the topic of the downtown revitalization project. Nathan Held with Indiana…
In memory of 46
Jasper – Since the early days of the Indiana State Police, memorial services have been held each May at all Indiana State Police districts to perpetuate the memory of those who have died in the line of duty. The service serves as a means of paying tribute to those who died in the line of…
Jasper continues to balk at Healthy Dubois County biomass discovery requests
Jasper — Attorney Bill Kaiser, special counsel for the City of Jasper, informed the Jasper Utility Service Board that the discovery phase of the second trial regarding the volunteer group meetings will move forward more quickly now that the case management hearing has occurred. Kaiser made a similar statement in January after the Indiana Court…
Jasper High School 2013 Commencement information
Invitation: The Jasper High School class of 2013 would like to invite their family and friends to join them in celebrating their Commencement on Friday, May 24. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Commencement begins at 6:30 p.m. Seating: Graduating seniors will be provided with 7 tickets per family. A ticket will be required to…
Summer gas prices likely lower than 2012, Purdue economist says
Consumers should enjoy a summer driving season without unusually high gasoline prices and probably lower than they were last summer, says a Purdue University agricultural economist. Wally Tyner, who specializes in energy economics and policy, expects prices in the Midwest to be between $3.50 and $3.90 a gallon, with prices in the South and Southeast…
Habitat for Humanity grand opening and ground breaking
Jasper — Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County will break ground on its 12th home on Saturday, June 1. This day will also feature the Grand Re-Opening of Habitat’s ReStore at its new location – both located at 4232 South County Road 170 East – just north of Bretzville. This location, which is on the…
Greater Jasper School Board Meeting: Longer school year next year, Hacker resigns, and Commencement in new gym
The Greater Jasper School Board met for their monthly meeting Monday afternoon and heard School Superintendent Dr. Tracey Lorey officially announce the resignation of Assistant Superintendent Bob Hacker. The board voted to accept his resignation in a motion with other resignations at the same time. After the vote and other school announcements, the board expressed…
Community Corrections and Work Release facing budget woes
Jasper — J.P. Weisheit, director of Community Corrections, told the county council his department is facing a budget crisis. To assist in his budget woes, Weisheit requested the county assume responsibility for paying for the Community Corrections facility maintenance and upkeep. Weisheit told the council his current budget left him in the red each month — most…
New sign just latest addition to evolving Teen Outback
Huntingburg — The Teen Outback is in the midst of some upgrades these days. The center started by Ralph Begle about 15 years ago is operated through local contributions and volunteers to provide a place for youth to hang out and have a good time. “There’s a definite need for these activities,” Begle said. “If we…
IREAD3 Test results reported
The Indiana Department of Education has released the IREAD3 test results that measure students ability to read in third grade as a guideline to allowing them to move on to fourth grade. Third graders had to take the state-mandated assessment, the IREAD-3, March 18-20. About 86.1 percent of Indiana’s third graders passed, according to data…
Updated: Bretzville Junction stop light won’t be here soon enough for some daily drivers
Update May 16: Although work to add a traffic signal to the Bretzville Junction was originally scheduled to start this week, it has been postponed to begin after June 3. Bretzville Junction Traffic Light Start Date Delayed Until June In a news release from Cher Elliott from the Vincennes District of INDOT the delay is due to…
Ferdinand Town Council: Chief’s resignation not the only hot button issue
Special from Ferdinand News At 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Town Council paused in the regular agenda to hold a public hearing concerning their intent to sell the former Police Station on East 5th Street. Resident Greg Rickelman was the first to speak. A real estate agent, Rickelman said the price of $42,500 is…
CTIM exciting addition to Dubois County region
Jasper — It was standing room only in the theater of VUJC’s new Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing yesterday during the dedication ceremony for the new addition. Featuring members of the VU Board of Trustees, VU President Dr. Richard Helton, VUJC Dean Alan Johnson and special guest, Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, the dedication ceremony highlighted the…
Bieker resigns as chief; Randle appointed interim
Special from Ferdinand News As of Midnight on Thursday, May 16, Ted Bieker will no longer serve as chief of the Ferdinand Police Department. The 24-year department veteran — over nine of those in the top spot — asked the council and audience (it was a packed house) to bear with him as he read…
Eight Dubois County schools 4 Star schools
Indianapolis — Eight Dubois County schools were announced as 4 Star schools on Tuesday. Jasper High School, Ireland, Northeast Dubois High School, Cedar Crest Intermediate School, Ferdinand Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, Holy Family Elementary and Precious Blood Elementary made the designation for 2013. Heritage Hills High School and Chrisney and Otwell elementary schools also made the…
Kaiser named president of Dubois County Community Foundation Board
Jasper — The Dubois County Community Foundation announced Attorney Bill Kaiser has been elected to serve as president of the Dubois County Community Foundation board of directors for a one-year term. Kaiser is a partner with Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. The Dubois County Community Foundation is a public charitable foundation serving Dubois County in southwestern…
Jasper biomass case back in court in January 2014
Members of Healthy Dubois County and the City of Jasper and its Utility Service Board will be back in court in beginning on January 14 of 2014. This time the trial will occur in Jasper and is scheduled for two days. A hearing to determine the case management for the lawsuit filed by Dr. Norma…
Kris Kristofferson to headline event in Santa Claus
Kris Kristofferson, Shawn Camp (with special guest) and David Murphy and Friends will headline a very special event to be held in Santa Claus, Indiana on Saturday, May 18. Yes, you read that right. Kris Kristofferson, famous actor, award-winning short story writer, Golden Gloves boxer, Rhodes Scholar, songwriter, helicopter pilot, folk and country music performer,…
Grant to be used for camera equipment for Huntingburg police vehicle
Huntingburg — The Huntingburg Police Department recently received a $2,500 grant from the Dubois County Substance Abuse Council under the Prevention/Education and Criminal Justice Services category. The grant will be used to purchase a Federal Signal DTX In-Car Video System which will be installed in a patrol vehicle. The video camera will aid in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of…
Eight reasons to send the City of Huntingburg a letter before May 31
The City of Huntingburg needs your letters to assist in an application for a $500,000 grant to repair a major waterline. The city is applying for a $500,000 Community Focus Fund grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to repair about 2700 feet of 16-inch iron and concrete-pipe. The grant application is…
VUJC Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing weeklong dedication next week
Jasper — The Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing at the Vincennes University Jasper Campus will be dedicated on May 14, 10:00 a.m.(EDT), in ceremonies that will include Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann. The celebration will continue through the week with special classes and demonstrations of advanced manufacturing techniques. The building dedication will also feature remarks by…
Huntingburg hires Steckler as Communications and Community Development Director
The City of Huntingburg welcomed Rachel Steckler as the city’s new Communications and Community Development Director. According to Mayor Denny Spinner, Steckler attended the Listening Sessions held by the city last year and saw that communications was a major concern among the citizens of the city. “She came to me and said if we ever…
Ferdinand launches an iPhone App
Ferdinand — Residents in Ferdinand can now stay in touch with the town management through an Iphone App they officially launched on Wednesday. The Town of Ferdinand’s iPhone app is now available for free download in the iPhone’s App Store. The town’s Android platform smartphone app is still in development and is expected to be available soon….
Council wrangles over new road money and performance-based pay raises
Update: The county has decided to postpone the construction of the access road to the Dubois County Park and 4-H Fairgrounds until next year. The county council had agreed to allocate $30,000 for the engineering of the new road at the April 29 meeting. The year delay will allow County Engineer Jason Heile to complete the…
Jasper elementary school facilities too small and not up to standards according to study
Jasper — Jasper Consolidated School Corporation’s three elementary schools are too small for their current student populations according to a study completed by Gibraltar Design of Indianapolis. The study results were presented to three members of the school board, principals of the elementary schools, and school corporation representatives at a special meeting held last night. According to…
City of Jasper ready to respond to deadly trench collapses
The City of Jasper was the highlight in the INDIANA LTAP Spring Newsletter magazine for their Spotlight on Innovation: Shoring Trenches, Saving Lives: Trench Safety in the City of Jasper. The purpose of Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is to translate the latest, state-of-the-art road, highway and bridge technologies into systems usable by local…
Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association 2013 Youth Art contest winners
It’s the 30th year for the Youth Art Contest sponsored by the Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association. Hundreds of pictures will be on display in store windows May 3-5. Participants in the event are grades one through eight from Fifth Street, Tenth Street, Ireland Elementary, Precious Blood, Holy Family and JasperMiddle School. To celebrate the 30th year, 80 ribbons were awarded…
Jasper teacher recognized as a leader in education and awarded $1000 check
Jasper – Julie Schnell of Jasper High School was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2012-13 school year and awarded $1,000 for her compassion and commitment to students. Schnell makes world history come alive in her 10th grade classroom by calling her students to think like historians and engaging them with her…
