Chad Whitehead named new principal at Northeast Dubois Elementary
The Northeast Dubois School Board unanimously approved Chad Whitehead as the new principal of Northeast Dubois Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025. Whitehead, who brings extensive experience as both an elementary and middle school principal, will replace the outgoing Ms. Courtney Hopf, who will finish the school year. During the meeting, Superintendent Dr. Tara Rasche…
Dubois County Council weighs employee raises amid budget constraints
Council debates 1-3% raises for 2026 budget while facing $600,000 revenue cut from Senate Bill 1 The Dubois County Council faces difficult decisions about employee compensation as it prepares for the 2026 budget cycle. Recent state legislation has resulted in significant revenue reductions. Council members are grappling with how to balance fair employee compensation against…
ALASI cancels Festival Latino 2025 due to growing safety concerns for immigrant community
Spanish version below The Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana (ALASI) has made the difficult decision to cancel Festival Latino 2025, originally scheduled to take place this fall in Dubois County, the group announced Wednesday. For over a decade, this annual event—welcoming more than 2,000 attendees—has celebrated Latin American culture, music, food, and community unity….
Upcoming culvert installation to close county road for 4 weeks
Beginning on or after Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Dubois County Highway Department will be closing County Road 300 North approximately 0.6 miles east of County Road 500 West to install a concrete box culvert. Work is expected to last for four weeks, barring any inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances
NE Dubois/SW Dubois receive Career and Technical Education funding
Grants expand access to Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technology CTE programs Northeast Dubois and Southwest Dubois School Corporations were among the 11 districts/high schools awarded Education Readiness Grants through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Southwest Dubois County School Corporation received $115,000 Southwest Dubois County School Corporation plans to equip students with cutting-edge tools and…
Court orders property access for Mid-States Corridor Project
Judge grants INDOT’s request for preliminary injunction against landowners blocking survey work The Dubois Circuit Court has ordered property owners to allow the Indiana Department of Transportation access to their land for survey work related to the Mid-States Corridor project. Judge Nathan Verkamp issued the ruling on May 16, 2025, following Wednesday’s hearing on INDOT’s…
Sex ed, DEI, parent rights: New Indiana social-issue laws dictate what schools must and can’t do
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat May 16, 2025 at 2:39pm EDT Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and s tatewide education news. For years, Indiana lawmakers tried but failed to…
Dubois County Veterans Council to host annual Memorial Day Observance
Navy veteran David Stockberger to lead ceremony honoring fallen service members, with special tribute to MSgt Dennis Englert The Dubois County Veterans Council plans to host its Annual Memorial Day Observance at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, on the Courthouse Square in Jasper, Indiana. The ceremony brings together all veterans organizations throughout Dubois…
Hanging with the Huntingburg Fire Department
The second annual Community Family Day was a success for the Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department. Kids and families received new bicycle helmets before traversing an obstacle course complete with ramps and hills on bikes provided by REM. There were also drone demonstrations, a scavenger hunt through the fire trucks on display and a place to…
Squonk! highlights Chalkwalk fun
THANK YOU for supporting Jasper Arts’ Chalk Walk 2025! Jasper Arts’ 22nd annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival that was held this past Saturday at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper was a resounding success thanks to everyone in the community who came out to enjoy the fun! We know it has become a much anticipated,…
Northeast Dubois School board recognized for commitment to student success
The Northeast Dubois County School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for 2024 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to student success and professional learning. The Northeast Dubois County School Board is one of only 124 school boards in the State of Indiana to earn…
Visit Dubois County announces Spanish Edition of the 2025 Visitors Guide/Visit Dubois County Anuncia la Edición en Español de la Guía para Visitantes 2025
Visit Dubois County is proud to announce the release of the first-ever Spanish version of the Dubois County Visitors Guide. This milestone publication represents a significant step toward inclusivity and accessibility in local tourism and community engagement. Created through a collaborative partnership, Visit Dubois County worked alongside Rossina Sandoval Monsivais, Director of ALASI, (Association of…
Dubois County Humane Society announces new executive director
The Dubois County Humane Society announced the appointment of Kara Henke as its new executive director, effective February 2025. Kara brings a wealth of experience in human resources, team leadership, and community-based animal rescue. Her background includes working closely with foster-based rescue networks and a strong passion for community education—making her a natural fit to…
Lincoln Amphitheatre expansion boosts capacity, attracts bigger acts
Each season at the Lincoln Amphitheatre is somewhat of a gamble. During that first week of ticket sales, Director Marc Steczyk says he knows if it’s going to be a good season on the first day. Fortunately, ticket sales have continued to climb each year since Steczyk came on board in 2015. Those sales have…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization Phase II update for May 17
The Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project in Jasper is moving forward, with current work centered on North Main Street between 7th and 9th Streets. City officials expect both blocks to remain closed for most of the construction period. A project update released on May 17 outlines the upcoming construction schedule, subject to weather conditions and…
Jasper police make molestation/exploitation arrest
Jasper Police arrested an 18-year-old for numerous preliminary felony counts involving molestation, exploitation, battery, intimidation and possession of child pornography. Police opened an investigation into Denis Clark-Espinal of Jasper after receiving a tip that he had been in an inappropriate relationship with a female juvenile. After investigating the tip, detectives with the Jasper Police Department…
Dollar General being added north of Holland
A new Dollar General is in the works in the southwest area of the county. After a recent sale of a two-acre plot at the northwest corner of State Road 161 and Old Road 64 north of Holland, plans are moving forward on adding the county’s seventh Dollar General location. Work is expected to begin…
Southwest Dubois School Board member clarifies status of Teen Outback: “Just an Idea”
A single resident spoke up at Thursday’s regular Southwest Dubois County School Corporation meeting about concerns for the Teen Outback. Concerns for the youth center and programming began after a post on the organization’s Facebook account on Sunday. The group stated the corporation had plans to improve the property, including parking upgrades and tearing down…
Piece by Piece Counseling adds therapists, expands to second location
Piece by Piece Counseling Center, established in 2020 by Jasper native Kara Glendening, continues to expand its mental health services to meet the growing needs of Dubois County and surrounding areas. What began as a solo practice has grown to include multiple therapists and now offers medication management services, demonstrating the significant demand for mental…
Uhl Collectors Society celebrating 40th Anniversary at annual festival in Huntingburg
Annual Uhl Fest on June 21 will feature rare pottery displays, beer tasting, and a silent auction to honor Southern Indiana’s pottery heritage The Uhl Collectors Society is preparing to mark its 40th anniversary with the annual Uhl Fest celebration on June 21, 2025, at the Huntingburg Event Center. The event showcases the legacy of…
$115,000 grant helps Southridge’s dual credit program
The following is a press release from the school corporation. Students at Southridge High School will soon benefit from real-world training tools, thanks to a $115,000 Perkins Education Readiness Grant awarded this school year. The funding, part of a statewide initiative led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, will enhance Dual Credit programs in…
Judge Verkamp hears INDOT’s request for temporary restraining order allowing access to properties in Mid-States Corridor
The Dubois County Circuit Court is considering the Indiana Department of Transportation’s request for a temporary restraining order against property owners who have denied access to their land for environmental surveys related to the Mid-States Corridor project. Judge Nathan Verkamp heard testimony Thursday in a case that pits the state’s statutory authority to conduct preliminary…
Huntingburg Fire Department hosting Community Family Day
The Huntingburg Fire Department’s second annual Community Family Day is this Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Gym. The event includes multiple activities like a fire truck scavenger hunt, drone demonstrations, and a bicycle rodeo. Find out more below. Free hot dogs will be available, and pork chop dinners will…
Huntingburg Council approvals pave way for new housing
The Huntingburg Council has unanimously approved rezoning for the Poplar Ridge development project. The area, previously zoned as B3 (heavy commercial), is now classified as R3 (high-density residential). The council adopted Ordinance 2025-11 following a request from landowners QOZB LLC. Representatives from the LLC, Ruger Kerstiens and Scott Steinkamp, were present at the meeting. During…
City taking steps to expand scope of repairs to First Street
According to Mayor Neil Elkins, the First Street wastewater project is expanding beyond its original scope to include repairs of the roadway to add to its longevity, with city officials expecting completion this summer. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Huntingburg Councilman Tim Wehr asked for a public update on the wastewater project impacting First Street. “The…
Huntingburg Council, mayor weigh in on Teen Outback future
Tuesday evening, Huntingburg’s Common Council and Mayor Neil Elkins expressed support for ensuring the city’s youth have options as the future of the Teen Outback is in question. The discussion prompted by Mayor Elkins revealed strong personal connections to the center and emphasized its vital role in Huntingburg’s community fabric. Elkins opened the conversation by…
Column: Class clowns unite and celebrate! Dave Barry has written a new book
Today should be declared a national holiday. A memoir has just been launched by the funniest writer in America, Pulitzer-Prize winner Dave Barry. The book is called Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass. It’s through line: “How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up.” For two weeks, I anxiously awaited its arrival, peeing…
Jasper Police Chief highlights April activities
After Mayor Dean Vonderheide acknowledged National Police Week in a proclamation during Tuesday’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, Chief Chad Dick thanked him and outlined several police activities in April. Officers demonstrated quick thinking when responding to a runaway juvenile case on April 9. Using Flock camera technology and cell phone tracking, they…
Police announce increased patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, local police departments are preparing to step up patrols to crack down on seatbelt usage. From May 17 through May 31, police officers across the state will participate in a national campaign to promote safe driving habits, including seat belt usage “To kick off the…
Sunday Amp Unplugged series kicks off with ‘UnLedded Acoustic Tribute to Led Zeppelin’ on May 18
The Lincoln Amphitheatre’s first Amp Unplugged Sunday matinee of the 2025 season will be this Sunday, May 18, as the Chicago-based band Kashmir brings their ‘UnLedded Acoustic Tribute to Led Zeppelin’ to Lincoln City. Doors for this special afternoon event open at 3 p.m. with the performance beginning at 4 p.m. All times are central. …
Former Indiana contractor hacked, sends scam toll messages from state accounts
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleMay 13, 2025 Fraudulent messages purportedly sent by state agencies about collecting tolls are “scams,” the Indiana Office of Technology confirmed Tuesday. The office cautioned Hoosiers to “not click on any of the links,” noting that Indiana “does not send unpaid toll notifications via text or email messages.” “A…
