Jasper Library reopening delayed
The Jasper Public Library will not reopen until Jan. 2. The library is undergoing renovations and closed earlier this month.
Road conditions are poor and blizzard warning still in effect
[button style=”alert” color=”red”]Alert[/button] The first major storm of this winter season is here and the Blizzard Warning issued by the NWS is still in effect. Citizens are reminded to avoid traveling unless the trip is absolutely necessary. Current road conditions are slick and hazardous in the Jasper Post area of Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange,…
Santa’s Elves to be featured on The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley
Santa Claus – The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley will feature the Santa Claus Museum & Village and Santa’s Elves in a special segment scheduled to air on Christmas Eve. Nearly 13,000 letters have been answered this year by the Santa’s Elves, a group of dedicated holiday volunteers who are assisted by the Christmas…
Jasper Country Club purchase clears another hurdle
The Jasper Common Council approved a resolution that will allow the Jasper Economic Redevelopment Commission to move forward with seeking financing to purchase the Jasper Country Club. A few changes were introduced to the land purchase last night prior to the approval. City Attorney Renee Kabrick explained, the owners of the Schnitzelbank expanded the amount…
Community Calendar video
We recognized the need to have an easily accessible community calendar to let you know about all the upcoming events going on in our community. So we added this new feature to our site and wanted to let you know about its cool features. If you have upcoming events you want added to the community…
A letter to all Dubois County schools from the law enforcement community
To all Dubois County Schools, All of us in the law enforcement community have been shocked and saddened by the recent school shooting in Newtown, CT. All of the departments in the county have trained and continue to discuss the response and prevention of similar situations. Over the weekend I saw a suggestion that when…
A League of Their Own added to the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress
The 1992 classic film “A League of Their Own,” featuring scenes at Huntingburg’s beloved League Stadium, has been added to the 2012 National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. In the film, starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna, League Stadium serves as the home field for the Rockford Peaches, an All-American…
Jasper wants compensation for lost payments but decides to allow appeal decision to stand
Monday’s Jasper Utility Service Board (USB) meeting featured two decisions regarding the biomass power plant lawsuit. The first decision came at the request of Attorney Bill Kaiser, counsel for the city in the lawsuit and lease development. Kaiser requested the board issue a resolution to not pursue a “petition of transfer” —a transfer of the Court of…
A joyful video from National Office Furniture
National put this inspired video up on Tuesday night and we had to share.
Town of Ferdinand holiday hours
The Town of Ferdinand offices will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2012, and Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Next week’s residential trash pickup, which normally takes place on Mondays, will take place on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. The Town offices will also be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2013,…
Jingle Bell Run with DC Multisport audio
DC Multisport has organized a Jingle Bell Run for Saturday Dec. 22 at 9 a.m. According to Kevin Manley the jog is a relaxed event and all the runners will stay together for the 3 mile route. To get the “jingle” in the “jog” DC Multisport will be giving out bells for the first 90…
Daniels to earn $420,000 as new president of Purdue
Purdue trims president’s pay, breaks new ground for executive compensation WEST LAFAYETTE – The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Saturday approved an employment contract for incoming president Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. that lowers the base pay and includes performance bonuses based on critical goals such as increased graduation rates and affordability. “Gov. Daniels proposed a…
Dec. 13 Huntingburg Common Council meeting
Huntingburg – Heidi Reller with the Huntingburg Housing Authority informed the Huntingburg Common Council of an Energizing Indiana initiative that would allow the housing authority to receive $25 for every energy audit completed on qualified homes. Reller explained she has been in contact with Liesl Disch, a Community Outreach Coordinator at Energizing Indiana, about programs for League…
Local nonprofits concerned about fiscal cliff
Across the board federal budget cuts and tax law changes looming in 2013 have some local non-profits concerned. The Federal Budget Control Act of 2011 starts “sequestration” in January unless U.S. senators and representatives in D.C. act to revise implementation. According to a report from the National Council of Nonprofits two aspects of the fiscal…
Dubois County Flight Services seeking partnership with Huntingburg Airport
Huntingburg Airport received a proposal from Dubois County Flight Services seeking a partnership to jointly provide fixed-base operator (FBO) services. Dubois County Flight Services announced earlier this year they would no longer be able to operate as the fixed-base operator at the airport. They would continue to provide other services but at the end of…
Dubois County Airport Authority says goodbye to longtime member
The Airport Board said goodbye to a longtime member and supporter at Monday night’s meeting. Board President Mike Cummins read a resolution honoring Raymie Eckerle for his 27 years of service to the airport, including a stint as Manager. Eckerle has said it is time for him to back off on some of the commitments…
December 11 Ferdinand Town Council
Ferdinand veterans clubs interested in former police station Along with four Forest Park High School government students, various media and department heads, two gentlemen sat patiently in the back of the Town Hall meeting room Tuesday night. When item four under Old Business came up— Appraisal of the Old Police Station — they leaned forward….
Committee recommends firm for Jasper downtown/riverfront project
The Jasper committee charged with developing a master plan for the downtown and riverfront area recommended CityVision Associates as the firm for the project. The committee interviewed four firms interested in developing the master plan in November. These four were whittled down from a list of eight that answered requests for interest from the city….
County uses Economic Development Income Tax to fund variety of programs
An outspoken critic of the county and City of Jasper’s use of money from a tax fund spoke with the Dubois County Council at the end of its regular meeting on Monday. Adrian Engelberth is the president of the Freedom Makers, a local Tea Party organization, and he has written several letters regarding the use…
Northside Jasper water customers advised of chlorine levels
Jasper — The Jasper Municipal Water Department is advising customers on the north side of town that the chlorine level of the water may be more than they are used to but it is safe. Customers that notice the chlorine are advised to place a pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight before consuming if they…
Huntingburg promotes two officers
Huntingburg — At Thursday’s Huntingburg Public Works meeting Mayor Denny Spinner announced two officers’ promotions. Sgt. Detective Ronnie Bowman will be assuming the newly created assistant chief position and Sgt. Christian Gogel will be taking over Bowman’s vacated position as detective. Bowman has 14 years experience as an officer. He has been on the department for…
Jasper Library renovations on schedule
The Jasper Library Board met for their monthly meeting Thursday night and got an update from Library Director Rita Douthitt on the Jasper Library renovation project. The library renovations began on Wednesday, November 21. The goal is to improve the space problems at the library and the renovation project was approved by the Library Board…
Jasper Country Club management board accepts city’s offer for property
Jasper — The Club Management board members of the Jasper Country Club approved an offer made on the property by the City of Jasper in a meeting this morning. The city is interested in purchasing the 63 acres that make up the golf course; the country club and access road from Newton Street are not part of…
Habitat makes way for new home; now they need a family
Habitat for Humanity built a home next to this house at 1491 West 5th Avenue in 2011 and had an eye on improving the neighborhood. This home had been abandoned for several years and had gone to tax sale several times. According to Habitat for Humanity, it continued to fall into disrepair and as Habitat board…
Dubois County Humane Society November 2012 meeting minutes
The Dubois County Humane held its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Pet Adoption Center. The secretary’s reports were read and approved by the board members in attendance. Special correspondence was read, Joanie Metz turned in her resignation letter from the Board of Directors and as President. Mary Saalman will take…
Call for help for Hurricane Sandy relief
Our brothers and sisters on the East coast need your help. In a collaborative effort from parishes of all faiths, civic organizations in the area and a few parishes from the Washington area we are collecting items to send to Trenton, NJ. A semi trailer will be parked at Precious Blood Parish along Hwy 56….
Rep. Messmer appointed Chairman of Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
Indianapolis — Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) was assigned to serve as the Chairman of Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development according to an announcement by House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis). Bosma announced the committee assignments and leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus today. The positions are selected biennially by the majority party…
FEMA denies grant for Jasper South Main Street properties purchase
Update: Jasper –The City of Jasper was recently notified that the grant application for acquiring properties in the South Main Street area of the city for mitigating flooding issues has been denied. According to a press release, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission and the City have been working…
Mayor Terry Seitz announces new traffic patterns at Jasper “Y”
Jasper — Traffic signals at the Jasper “Y” were changed over the weekend. Effective this past weekend, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has made adjustments to the signal light at the east end of the Jasper “Y”. This is the intersection where U.S. 231 veers southbound and State Road 56 heads west. With the new adjustments,…
River otters expand to 80 percent of Indiana counties
River otters are expanding in Indiana and now occupy much of their historic range, representing a success story for wildlife conservation. Hoosiers now have a good chance of seeing river otters in many Indiana watersheds, a memory that will last a lifetime. Officially considered extirpated from Indiana by 1942, river otters were absent from the…
