Dubois County rally planned in anticipation of court appearance
Next Wednesday, May 14, 121 property owners sued by the Indiana Department of Transportation will appear in the Dubois County Circuit Court at 1 p.m. Ahead of the court appearance, members of the grassroots group, Property Rights Alliance, and concerned community members are holding a rally at noon outside the courthouse. According to organizers, the…
East Nash Grass performing at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Astra Theatre will be presenting some truly high-energy bluegrass music on Saturday, June 14, when East Nash Grass takes to the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage. The Lowland Ramblers will be kicking off the evening at 8:00 PM. An ensemble of standout players from a city known for the quality of its musicians,…
Will Hoge to headline 15th Annual Ferdinand Folk Festival
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Ferdinand Folk Festival returns to the beautiful 18th Street Park for its 15th annual event. The 2025 lineup features seven local, regional, and national artists, including headliner Will Hoge from Nashville, Tenn. Will Hoge has a career whose milestones include Number One hits, Grammy nods, major-label record deals, and…
New bungee fitness studio takes flight in Jasper
You have to trust the bungees and listen to instructor, Jennifer Fromme. If you do, you’ll have a lot of fun in an hour long class at Jasper’s newest fitness studio, Wing It Bungee Fitness, as you fly through the air, spin around and forget you’re there to get a great workout. “When you trust…
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School named a distinguished school for excellence by Project Lead The Way
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School has been recognized as a 2024-25 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. It is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to be recognized for its commitment to inspiring and engaging its students to unlock their potential through its PLTW Biomedical Science and Engineering program. PLTW…
County officials discuss potential relinquishment of U.S. 231 from state control
County Commissioners briefly discussed an Indiana Department of Transportation proposal for the cities and county to take over portions of US 231 that run through Dubois County, including sections in Huntingburg and Jasper. Commissioner Chad Blessinger told the other commissioners that the disposition of the road was discussed during a recent meeting between county officials,…
Southridge honors two teachers with inaugural award
This year marks the beginning of a new and meaningful tradition at Southwest Dubois County Schools: the annual recognition of two outstanding Teachers of the Year. Chosen for their ability to spark a love of learning in students of all abilities and backgrounds, these exceptional educators set high expectations and foster impressive academic growth in…
Dubois County Bombers gear up for 2025 season with new talent, promotions
Team adds new coaching staff, elevated roster, and unique promotions as they prepare for second year in Prospect League The Dubois County Bombers are preparing for their third season under current ownership with significant upgrades to both on-field talent and fan experience at historic League Stadium in Huntingburg. Owner Justin Knepp says the organization is…
Jasper closing 5th Street for storm sewer work
The Jasper Street Department will close West 5th Street between Skyview Drive and Sunshine Drive on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. This closure is to replace a storm sewer located under 5th Street, approximately 300 feet east of the Skyview Drive intersection. Barring any unforeseen problems, the street will reopen by 4:00pm on Wednesday….
10th Street and Geiger Street closed due to a gas main installation
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, the City of Huntingburg Gas Department will close the following roads to allow for a gas main installation: These closures will remain in effect until further notice. Please use alternative routes of travel.
County rescinds Dubois demolition order after property owner presents contract
Board postpones $1,200 fine as owner secures agreement for unsafe building removal to begin by May 25 The Dubois County Commissioners rescinded their order to demolish an unsafe building in Dubois moments after passing it, after the property owner presented a signed contract with a demolition company at a recent meeting. The Dubois County Health…
Huntingburg is conducting Safe Streets and Roads for All Survey
The City of Huntingburg is conducting a Safe Streets and Roads for All survey to collect input from stakeholders in the community. The city would like to engage with community members to gather insight on transportation challenges whether it is driving, cycling, or walking. This data will help us determine prioritization of projects and will…
Public invited to vote in photo contest at the Dubois County Museum
The public is invited to visit the Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper to vote for your favorite photos in the Museum’s Second Annual Photo Contest. The 2025 Contest has a wide variety of photos submitted from local amateur photographers. This year 83 photos have been submitted in the adult category,…
Column: You’re. The. Oldest. Person. I. Know. Thwomp!
M glanced from his phone to ask if he could interview me for a class project. “I’d love to help,” I said. Suddenly, I felt . . . dare I say it . . . RELEVANT . . . yes, RELEVANT here in this century’s Abhorring Twenties. A member of Generation Z had deemed me…
Celebrating the cafeteria workers: Lasagna, French Toast top Southridge students’ meal choices
While most students only spend a few minutes in the lunch line each day, the hardworking cafeteria staff behind the scenes are clocking in hours before the first bell rings—preparing, serving, cleaning, and caring. At the heart of it all are the cafeteria ladies, whose efforts go far beyond simply putting food on trays. At…
Dr. Sue Ellspermann and Herbert E. Thyen inducted as 2025 laureates, celebrating leadership and community impact
Junior Achievement Honors Business Leaders at 10th Annual Dubois County Hall of Fame Breakfast On Thursday, Junior Achievement of Dubois County celebrated its 10th annual Business Hall of Fame Breakfast, where Dr. Sue Ellspermann and the late Herbert E. Thyen were honored as the 2025 laureates. The event, held at the Huntingburg Event Center, honors…
Lane closure planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Martin County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, May 7, crews will begin a lane closure on U.S. 231 in Loogootee. This closure will occur between Church Street and Railroad Street. Work will occur daily between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This lane…
Holy Trinity presenting ‘Alice @ Wonderland, The Musical’
The public is invited to the Holy Trinity production of “Alice @ Wonderland, The Musical” on Thursday and Friday evening at 6:30 at Kundeck Hall, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. The classic tale meets a modern twist in a musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s original story. The twist being that Alice is the texting,…
Construction moves forward on Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization
The Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project in Jasper is making headway, with some areas reopening to traffic while others enter new construction stages. South Main Street between 3rd and 5th Streets is mostly complete and open to traffic. Paving and striping are done, with landscaping set for next week, weather permitting. The roadway is expected…
Colombian couple bringing authentic flavors to Jasper
A Colombian couple is bringing the vibrant flavors of their homeland to Dubois County with their new food truck, La Tricolor Colombian Delicacies. Jen and Franklin Quimbaya, who live in Jasper, launched their business to share their cultural heritage through traditional Colombian sweet treats and fruit-based delicacies. “We are proud Colombians and we wanted to…
USACE announces public review period for Patoka Lake Master Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has updated its 1974 Master Plan for Patoka Lake located in Dubois, Indiana. A Master Plan is the document that conceptually establishes and guides the orderly development, administration, maintenance, preservation, enhancement, and management of all natural, cultural, and recreational resources of a USACE water resource project. The final draft…
Wabash Valley Foods provides update on Dubois cooked-egg plant
The Dubois County Council heard an update from Wabash Valley Food officials, who were set to provide a compliance report at Monday’s regular council meeting. Wabash Valley Foods’ new cooked-egg plant is exceeding expectations in both production capabilities and employment numbers, according to CFO Andy Seger, who provided an update on the project. The plant,…
Large electric oven source of Jasper fire
A fire at the Jasper Electric Motors facility Tuesday evening was isolated to a large industrial electric oven, according to Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang. The department was dispatched to the fire at 733 West Division Road at 8:22 p.m. after a person in the facility discovered the fire and called 9-1-1. Chief Hochgesang said responding…
Dubois County Council discusses sewer district funding challenges
The Dubois County Council is grappling with funding challenges for the regional sewer district project, with particular concern about the status of State Revolving Fund (SRF) financing and the potential reallocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. During Monday’s regular meeting, council members discussed the future of approximately $1,062,500 in ARPA funds currently…
Commentary: Veterans gauge progress from legislative session
by Lisa Wilken, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 30, 2025 With the 2025 budget session now in the rear-view mirror, Hoosier veterans are taking note not only of what passed and what didn’t, but how it all unfolded. This session brought minimal progress for Indiana’s veterans. Some long overdue improvements made it through, but far too…
First Lady Maureen Braun launches fundraising initiative for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
First Lady Maureen Braun announced today the launch of a new fundraising initiative to expand and sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across the state. The initiative establishes a public-private partnership aimed at supporting the beloved book gifting program that promotes early childhood literacy by delivering free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five….
Memorial Hospital Foundation announces scholarship recipients
Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced the recipients of their 2025 scholarships: The Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarships award $1,000 to a current high school senior and dependent of a current MHHCC caregiver, pursuing secondary education in any area of study. The Memorial Hospital Foundation Nursing Scholarship awards $5,000 to a current nursing student entering their fourth year of college….
Inspired by her love for education, Northeast Dubois teacher competing for Miss Indiana title
Tyla Rasche never expected to find herself competing in pageants. The 24-year-old Northeast Dubois teacher grew up playing volleyball and basketball at Northeast Dubois. “The only pageant I ever did was Little Miss Septemberfest way back in 2007,” she said. Now, as Miss Wabash Valley, she’s preparing to compete for the Miss Indiana crown in…
Grants awarded to strengthen Dubois County preschool programs
The Early Care & Education Initiative of Dubois County has awarded $30,000 in grants to three local early childhood education programs through its Early Care & Education Grant opportunity. This strategic funding supports the expansion of program capacity and enhancement of quality in nonprofit and school-based early learning settings, ensuring more children have access to…
Updated: Huntingburg begins road work next week
Huntingburg will begin Community Crossings work on four streets and begin applying rejuvenator on several beginning the week of May 5. This work was set to begin on April 29, but with the forecasted rain, it was postponed to next week. On Monday, May 5, J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc., will begin work on four…
Here’s what died – and got dropped in – during the final hours of the Indiana legislative session
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Casey Smith and Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital ChronicleApril 28, 2025 Controversial language targeting homeless Hoosiers, regulating marijuana-like products and cracking down on illicit massage parlors perished late Thursday — even as Indiana lawmakers crammed changes to a new property tax reform package into an unrelated agency bill to end the session….
