Jasper celebrates trail extension connecting St. Charles to Riverwalk
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the city of Jasper celebrated the opening of the extension of the Riverwalk that connects the Whitey Schroeder Golf Practice Facility to St. Charles Street. The 1.6-mile asphalt and concrete trail was constructed by the city with help from a $2 million dedicated grant administered by the…
Beehive ’25 set to take place in October
Jasper Arts is pleased to announce the return of a much-loved arts market, Beehive ’25. Mark your calendars now to enjoy all that Jasper Arts has to offer in this free, indoor, climate-controlled event taking place on Saturday, October 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. within the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center’s Atrium and Jasper Arts’…
Huntingburg discusses property issues, Hunters Crossing parking, rental registration, more
Huntingburg officials are taking increasingly aggressive action against property code violations, with the city attorney outlining a multi-step enforcement process that includes daily fines up to $7,500 and potential court-ordered injunctions. The escalated enforcement came into focus during Tuesday’s common council meeting when resident Janet Schnell continued pressing officials about a property violation in her…
Huntingburg Council hears Dubois Strong update
Dubois Strong reports economic development progress, seeks continued city funding Dubois Strong presented its annual report to the Huntingburg Common Council on Tuesday, outlining economic development achievements and requesting continued funding at the same level the organization has received since 2005 — which is $9,835.02 annually. Colton Pipenger, the organization’s executive director who recently moved…
Jasper beginning to make plans for 250th Celebration
The Heart of Jasper is planning a special Downtown Chowdown in 2026 to celebrate the country’s 250th Anniversary. Executive Director Kate Schwenk presented the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety with a request to host the celebration at Jaycee Park on July 2, 2026. Schwenk stated that since the food truck event coincides with…
Lake Lincoln repairs underway, DNR drains lake
DNR has begun the process of repairing the dam at Lake Lincoln, located within Lincoln State Park in Spencer County. The dam was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Inspections by the Indiana DNR Division of Water found multiple issues with the dam, resulting in this renovation. The project will also address…
Olympic Gold Medalist Lilly King to keynote 13th Annual ATHENA Leadership Awards Banquet
The Rotary Club of Dubois County is thrilled to announce that Olympic champion and Indiana native Lilly King will serve as keynote speaker for the 13th Annual ATHENA International Leadership Awards Banquet, to be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Huntingburg Event Center. King, a trailblazer in the world of competitive swimming, is widely known for her fierce…
MasterBrand announces merger with American Woodmark Corporation
MasterBrand Inc. and American Woodmark Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement for an all-stock merger that creates a combined company with a pro forma equity value of $2.4 billion and an enterprise value of $3.6 billion. Under the merger terms, American Woodmark shareholders will receive 5.150 shares of MasterBrand common stock for each American…
City to celebrate extension of Riverwalk connecting to St. Charles Street
City of Jasper invites the public to attend a ribbon-cutting for the most recent segment of the City of Jasper Multi-Use Trail System on Thursday, August 14th at 10 a.m. The ribbon cutting will take place at the Whitey Schroeder Golf Practice Facility at 2481 Mill Street. Officials from the City of Jasper, as well…
Leopold Street to close in Jasper
Jasper–The Jasper Street Department will close Leopold Street on the north side of the intersection with E. 15th Street starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. This closure is to replace a storm sewer. Barring any unforeseen issues, Leopold Street should reopen at 4:00 p.m. the same day.
Mama Said String Band to perform at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Astra Theatre will present Mama Said String Band out of Louisville, Ky., with their own brand of grassroots music on Saturday, August 16. Nectar Valley will take to the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage to open up the evening of music at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets…
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation announces second round of 2025 grants totaling nearly $300k
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) is excited to announce its second round of 2025 grant recipients, awarding a total of $291,227 to 11 organizations that are making a meaningful impact on community health and wellness. From behavioral health services and housing solutions to education programs and the new Regional Wellness Center, these…
Sister Mary Carmel to celebrate her 100th Birthday
Ferdinand–This Saturday, August 16, the Sisters of St. Benedict will celebrate a joyful milestone, the 100th birthday of Sister Mary Carmel Spayd. Born and raised in Mariah Hill, Indiana, Sister Mary Carmel entered Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand on September 8, 1944, alongside her twin sister, the late Sister Mary Carmen. The two were known…
Group launches Mid-States Corridor site promoting road benefits
Hoosiers for the Corridor has launched a new website and social media accounts to educate the public about the Mid-States Corridor, a proposed 54-mile expressway that extends from I-64/US 231 to I-69 at the existing US 231 interchange. According to organizers, the purpose of the new website is to develop communication channels that provide information to…
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation August 6 board meeting
The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on August 6 and took the following actions: Stadium Construction and Dedication Plans Heard the Best Home Furnishings stadium project is nearing completion with substantial completion targeted for August 15th. Concrete pouring and fencing installation are currently underway. The first football…
Downtown Revitalization project Aug. 8 update
Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Project is progressing through Phase II, with work now centered on the intersection of 9th and Main streets. The intersection closed August 4 for final repairs, which are expected to take at least three weeks. During this time, east-west truck traffic is being redirected to 15th Street. The rest of Main Street…
Local Farmer Honored with 2025 River Friendly Farmer Award
Local farmer, Grant Weyer/Infinity Cattle Company LLC, nominated by the Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District, was one of 53 Indiana farmers recognized at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for conservation and land stewardship during the 2025 River Friendly Farmer Award Ceremony. Infinity Cattle LLC utilizes rotational grazing for their cattle, improved water systems to…
Change orders, Arjem Street rework discussed at Huntingburg Board of Public Works
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works approved two change orders for ongoing street projects during its recent meeting, while city officials outlined new procedures to prevent costly street reconstruction issues like those encountered on Arjem Street. The board approved a $15,333.63 change order for the Community Crossing backed project on Walnut and Jackson streets. The…
Huntingburg seeking to resolve Dairyland property issues
Huntingburg may see some movement on the former Dairyland gas station at 802 N. Main St. that has sat vacant for many years. Planning Director Paul Lake said that he had planned on having an onsite meeting with the property owner Thursday at 10 a.m. to inspect the buildings, but that meeting had been rescheduled….
Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals opens way for new housing near Vine Street Lofts
The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved five variances Tuesday night for a proposed residential development near the Vine Street Lofts. The decision, along with an approval for a zoning change from industrial to high-density residential, allows Pfaff Properties to move forward with plans for 10 fourplex buildings on a tract bordered by 14th…
Strassenfest Half Pot exceeds $130,000, tickets still available
The Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot is in its final days of sales and the current total as of 9 a.m. on Friday, August 8, is $130,295. The goal is to surpass last year’s total of $150,000. Tickets will be sold through Wednesday, August 13 at the big red booth in front of Ruler Foods in Jasper,…
Huntingburg seeking Fourth Street solutions
Board of Public Works and Safety considers concrete, asphalt alternatives to address ongoing pavement settling issues affecting downtown businesses and traffic. The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety authorized VS Engineering to develop options for Fourth Street reconstruction after ongoing settling issues continue to plague the downtown corridor. Since the updates to the street…
Jasper Zoning tables apartment conversion decision over parking, traffic concerns
The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals has tabled a request from Carpenter Rentals LLC to convert commercial space into residential units at 107 East 14th Street, following strong opposition from neighbors who cited parking shortages and traffic safety concerns. The company was seeking two variances to convert the ground floor of the building from commercial…
U.S. 231 to be closed between I-69 and U.S. 50
Beginning on or around Monday, August 11, Indiana Department of Transportation crews will close U.S. 231 near Loogootee and Crane. This closure will occur between I-69 and U.S. 50. This road closure will allow for a chip and seal road maintenance project to be completed. Work is anticipated to take a week to complete, depending…
Vote for your favorite stamp to be reissued in 2026
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a Stamp Encore Contest to celebrate the organization’s 250th anniversary and gear up to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. The public is invited to select a stamp pane from the past for re-printing as part of the 2026 Stamp program. The Postal Service chose 25 stamp panes from some of…
Fischer Farms representing Indiana at Great American Farmers Market
Fischer Farms has been selected to participate in the highly anticipated Great American Farmers Market, hosted on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from Sunday, August 3, through Friday, August 8, 2025. Organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and National Farmers Market Week, the event will feature over…
Sultan’s Run named a ‘Distinguished Golf Destination’
BoardRoom magazine, in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, is proud to announce that Sultan’s Run has earned the prestigious Distinguished Golf Destination, The Hallmark of Excellence for a golf course. This merit-based designation recognizes exceptional golf courses that exceed expectations in the quality of service and amenities, facilities, and most importantly, the teamwork of the staff and…
Jasper Arts Commission approves multiple facility upgrades, discusses successful season and upcoming events
The Jasper Arts Commission approved seeking quotes for several facility improvements during its monthly meeting, utilizing funds from a special non-reverting account designated for auditorium projects. Board members unanimously approved requests to seek quotes for upgrading the fire panel system, replacing center lobby doors, and updating landscaping around the auditorium facility. The projects stem from…
Jasper announces several upcoming closures for water main work
On or around August 11th, the City of Jasper, along with its contractor, will be replacing an aging water main on 13th Street from the Bartley Street intersection west to the Altmeyer Road intersection. Additionally, the contractor will also be replacing a water main on Dorbett Street from the Ninth Street intersection to the 13th…
Tri-County YMCA access limited by road construction and parking lot repairs
Due to an upcoming road construction and parking lot repairs, East 16th Street will be temporarily closed starting Monday, August 11, 2025. Access to the YMCA and library parking lots will NOT be allowed during the construction period of approximately three weeks. The YMCA and library will be open normal hours during the construction period….
Farmer claims county roadwork damaged his property
Bart Meyer appeared before the Dubois County Commissioners near the end of Monday’s meeting to discuss road work that had impacted his property. Meyer told commissioners that county crews removed a concrete block drop box and top from his property while replacing a collapsed culvert on County Road 675 North. The work left a large…
