Police and SW School Corp Officials investigating assault allegation against bus driver
Huntingburg — The Huntingburg Police Department and Southwest Dubois County School officials are investigating an alleged assault on two students by a contract bus driver. According to Al Mihajlovits, the corporation transportation director, a parent filed a complaint with Principal Kelly Murphy and the Huntingburg Police Department stating her child and another child were assaulted by the…
Dubois County Commissioner Larry Vollmer announces state senate run
County Commissioner Larry Vollmer (D) announced on Thursday he would be running for the District 48 Senate seat being vacated by Senator Lyndel Hume next year. “As county commissioner, I understand how much we need conservative leadership and common-sense people in government,” he said in his announcement. “We need more and better-paying jobs. Our education…
Jasper will print 2014 calendars
Jasper — On Friday, Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz announced that there will be a printed City Calendar for 2014. During the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Seitz announced the city would not be printing a 2014 City Calendar. “When I made the decision to forego the traditional printed calendar based on increasing costs…
Huntingburg Common Council: New website and new superintendent announced
The City of Huntingburg has two new things; a website and Water Utility Superintendent. The council approved offering Todd Williams the position recently vacated by Tony Trayler as the city’s new Water Utility Superintendent. Williams comes from Winslow where he was the town’s Utilities Superintendent. He previously worked for Neikirk Engineering as a business manager/water,…
Less inmates part of community corrections budget shortfall
J.P. Weisheit, director of Dubois County Community Corrections, told his board that the numbers at the corrections center were down about 20 inmates. The declining numbers of inmates and participants, down to 201 individuals at the time of the meeting, is one ingredient in the department’s continued budget shortfall. The department is funded through fees…
Ferdinand Town Council: A monster of a deal – curbside recycling collection comes to Ferdinand
If all goes as planned, Ferdinand will have the premiere curb side recycling service in Dubois County by Christmas. The Ferdinand Town Council entered into an agreement with Monster Recycling of Jasper during the council’s meeting Tuesday night. The town will purchase 920 recycling bins (118 over the number of households served). Monster will deliver…
Sisters of St. Benedict program benefits from Ferdinand Fondo proceeds
Ferdinand — DC Multisport presented a check in the amount of $5,071 to Sister Barbara C. Schmitz and Sister Barbara L. Schmitz, Sisters of the Monastery Immaculate Conception and representatives for the Family Scholar House Program on Tuesday. The money was raised through entry fees for the inaugural Ferdinand Folk Fest Fondo cycling event. Ferdinand…
Choices for updating county communications topic of discussion
The recently released study of the county’s communications system dominated the conversation at the 9-1-1 Communications Board meeting Monday night. The study was conducted by Jack Hart, a consultant for Tusa Consulting Services in Kansas City, MO, and he presented it to the county commissioners at their October 21 meeting. The study was prompted after recent…
Same-sex marriage meeting in Ferdinand on Wednesday
Ferdinand — A Ferdinand business owner is hosting a community meeting regarding the opposition of a proposed amendment to the Indiana Constitution that would ban same-sex marriage in the state. The amendment, House Joint Resolution 6, states (HJR 6), “Only a marriage between one (1) man and one (1) woman shall be valid or recognized as a…
Share (or sell) unused tickets for Jasper Arts performances
Jasper — Clint Black is performing at the Jasper Arts Center Sunday evening and every ticket is sold, but Director Kit Miracle is concerned about empty seats. Regardless of the scheduled performance, sold-out shows invariably have empty seats and the Jasper Arts Commission would like to ensure those seats are filled. Miracle informed the Arts Board that…
Jasper Library Board meeting notes; November 7
The Jasper Library Board met at 4:00 pm Thursday afternoon – about 45 minutes earlier than normal – the Contractual Board usually meets first, however the combined boards held an executive session at 5:30 pm, hence the need for the earlier start time. Library Director Rita Douthitt reported to the board that the front steps…
Potential lawsuit against the City of Jasper includes demand for $500,000
In April the City of Jasper received a tort claim notice demanding $500,000 for the victim of an alleged sexual assault by one of the city’s police officers. The tort claim notice — a letter giving notice to a government entity of a potential lawsuit — was filed against the City of Jasper, the Jasper Police…
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Koatz4Kidz impacts thousands locally; seeking more contributions
The annual Koatz4Kidz campaign is winding down and the warm weather this fall may have kept folks from donating to the annual drive which ends on Monday, November 11. It’s not cold yet but the temperature is expected to drop over the next few days and many residents will be in need of warm coats,…
Tricap Mudslinger a success (results included)
This 360 degree view can give you an idea of the beautiful fall day the runners were able to enjoy on Sunday. The Tri-Cap Mudslinger, a grueling 6k and half-marathon, was held Sunday. The first mile was on the paved road of the Ferdinand State Forest but afterward, runners slogged through mud, water, and hills…
Dubois County Marching Bands end season with strong finishes
Saturday was a good day for Marching Bands from Dubois County in the ISSMA State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Jasper Marching Wildcats — whose class performed earlier in the day — finished fourth in Class B behind three strong performances by perennial favorites; Greenwood, who took first place, followed by Concord of Elkhart and Northview of…
Marching Wildcats take fourth at State
The Jasper Marching Wildcats took home a fourth place trophy at the ISSMA State Marching Band finals in Indianapolis on Saturday. The Wildcats marched a solid program called “Divine Messengers,” but competition was heavy this year in class B. After the awards were handed out band director James Goodhue said “we don’t have any complaints,…
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…
