Dubois County seeing marked increase in flu
The early flu season has been defined as moderate to intense, but for some it seems like the sickness is everywhere. Indiana is one of 41 states seeing intense flu outbreaks right now. According to the Indiana State Department of Health 15 deaths have been attributed to the flu so far. Locally, Donna Oeding, executive…
Commencement at new JHS gym still up in the air
Just 30 square feet separates the contractors on the new Jasper High School Gymnasium from completing the roof. High winds prior to the holidays and then snow made it unsafe for workers to complete the 30 square feet section on the southwest portion on time, according to Clerk of the Works Scott Stenftenagel. Stenftenagel says…
$1 million from Rainy Day Fund to pay for Jasper Country Club purchase
Jasper –The City of Jasper took another step to finalize the purchase of the former Jasper Country Club property on Tuesday and revealed the purchase would cost about $1 million. City Attorney Renee Kabrick revealed the city would pay $17,344.50 per acre for between 58 and 59 acres. The price was determined from the average…
One seriously injured in traffic accident on U.S. 231
Two people were injured in a car-versus-semi traffic accident on U.S. 231 between Huntingburg and Jasper near WITZ Road Wednesday just before 9 a.m. According to deputies, a 1999 Toyota Corolla driven by 45-year-old Wayne Mehringer, Dubois, was traveling south on U.S. 231 at about 8:50 a.m. when it crossed the center line and side-swiped a…
What types of drugs are in our community – all of them
Jasper — Parents attending the open meeting the Substance Abuse Task Force held in December seemed surprised to learn that Dubois County and Jasper weren’t immune to the influx of any type of drug. Jodi Richardson, Clinical Supervisor and Psychiatric Social Worker at Memorial Hospital, presented attending parents with a training indoctrination she gives to emergency medical…
Tree trouble being attacked on Fourth Street.
The City of Huntingburg is taking action to relieve complaints about the iconic trees along historic Fourth Street. Citizens are invited to a public meeting at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. to hear Tauscher’s report and recommendations. The city will also hear input from residents at that time. Complaints were…
Jasper School board votes to purchase part of Jasper Country Club property
Jasper – The Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board voted to purchase 15 acres of the Jasper Country Club property if the city follows through with their own intentions to purchase the property. The vote confirmed the corporation’s intentions in regards to the city, however, they also agreed, regardless of the city’s actions, they are interested in…
State launches online health data resource for counties
Indianapolis – The state recently launched a website designed to help hospitals, local health departments, non-profit organizations and the public access health-related data at the state and county level. The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Hospital Association and Indiana Business Research Center unveiled the site, IndianaINdicators.org,which provides the most current Indiana health information based on…
Four local organizations received grants from the Huntingburg Assistance Fund
Huntingburg – The Dubois County Community Foundation and the office of Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner announced the award of four grants to local nonprofit organizations. The season of giving continues for the following local charities: Generations received $2,200; Huntingburg Housing Authority received $1,500; Shared Abundance received$2,500; and Tri-Cap received $2,400. The Huntingburg Assistance Fund is 100 percent…
Jasper Library reopens after extensive renovations
The Jasper Public Library doors were wide open today at 8:50 as library employees finished last minute preparations to reopen after a nearly month long closure. The wide open doors weren’t just to let patrons know they were open, but to vent heat from an overactive HVAC system that turned the library into a sauna….
Luebbehusen says goodbye to County Council
Dubois County – County Councilwoman Bonnie Luebbehusen bid the county council farewell on Thursday. Luebbehusen stated the purchase of the acreage next to the Dubois County Park/4-H Fairgrounds was one of the most important decisions she was involved with while on the council. The purchase allows the park to expand for future usage. Luebbehusen stated the…
County Council bucks commissioners vote to rescind 90 day pay policy for employees
Dubois County – The County Council confirmed the current 90 percent pay policy will stay in effect for the foreseeable future. All new county employees receive 90 percent of their allotted pay for their first 90 days of employment. The council has a history of waiving the 90 day pay policy for employees in several instances…
Town of Ferdinand announcement
From the Town of Ferdinand: Until the snow begins to wane (current estimates are 12 p.m. EST), Town of Ferdinand Street Department employees will be spreading salt, concentrating mostly on intersections. This enables vehicles coming into an intersection to track it out. Once the storm appears to have mostly passed, the Street Department crew and…
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….
