Property Rights Alliance planning for day in court
Attorney Russel Sipes answered questions from an audience of about 100 people opposed to the Mid-States Corridor who had gathered at Klubhaus 61 in Jasper on Thursday evening. The Indianapolis attorney has been retained by the Property Rights Alliance to represent donors in its efforts to stop the Mid-States Corridor project from coming to fruition….
Struggling parents find some help with Diapers for Dubois
The little box offering needed supplies for new parents had been on Rachel Aders’ mind for months. She’d even been stocking up on diapers and supplies for three months in anticipation of the helpful box she and her husband, Kyle, would install at their Ferdinand home. Kyle had spent about six hours constructing what would…
Jasper: Grassland Hills Road residents under boil advisory
Due to a water main break, the Jasper Municipal Water Department has turned the water off until the repair is completed. Once the water is turned back on, a boil water advisory will be issued. This will affect 13 water customers on Grassland Hills Road. This is a precautionary measure. The area affected consists of 3093 Grassland…
Fischer Farms achieves groundbreaking certification for responsible antibiotics use
St. Anthony-based Fischer Farms Natural Foods announced its recent designation as the first beef cattle farm in the United States to receive the Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use (CRAU) certification. This groundbreaking certification, developed by the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center (ARAC), marks a significant milestone in the agriculture industry and sets a new standard for responsible antibiotic use in…
Distilling tradition continues at Old Homestead Distilling Co.
Distilling spirits remains as ubiquitous as anything in Alan Bishop’s memory. Born into a family of Kentucky moonshiners, he was around the distilling process from a young age. Bishop possessed his own still at the age of 15, a gift from his father and grandfather fashioned from an old coffee canister. The history and story…
Finding Nemo JR presented by Jasper Middle School
More than 120 Jasper Middle School students will present the Disney production of Finding Nemo JR next week. Opening night is Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m., and shows continue on Saturday, April 12, with shows at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at JMS Door 12. Finding Nemo follows…
Public information meeting scheduled for Mid-States Corridor
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Mid-States Corridor project team will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, April 16, to share the draft purpose and need statement, as well as draft preliminary alternatives and access options for the Mid-States Corridor Section 2 study in Dubois County. The meeting will take place at Jasper…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization Phase II update for April 2
The Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project in Jasper is making steady progress, with construction crews completing most work between 3rd and 4th Streets and reopening that section to traffic. Base paving has been completed on the reopened stretch, though final surface paving and striping will be completed at a later date. Construction efforts are now…
County agrees to support critical sewer work in Birdseye
Town officials request $350,000 from Dubois County to match grant application for wastewater improvements Birdseye town officials asked for $350,000 in funding from Dubois County to address critical wastewater infrastructure issues that have stalled the community’s growth for years. Town Council President Bret Eckert and Water Sewer Superintendent Joey Schwartz presented their case to the…
Event featuring Kelly Schaefer postponed
A special fundraising event to support the Holy Trinity Catholic School 8th Grade trip to Washington, D.C., has been postponed to next Wednesday, April 9. The event was originally scheduled to occur tonight, Wednesday, April 2.
Don’t be complacent! Officials concerned of likely tornadoes, flooding coming to area
Dubois County faces a moderate risk of severe weather, including tornadoes, and residents are urged to take precautions. Emergency Management officials highlight flood risks due to heavy rainfall and encourage preparedness for potential storm impacts.
Sandbags available at Fairgrounds
In anticipation of the potential 10 to 15’’ of rainfall, starting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 through Sunday, April 6, 2025, sand and sandbags will be available at the Dubois County 4H Fairgrounds. Dubois County Fairgrounds4157 S St Rd 162Huntingburg, IN 47542 Directions are to enter at the main entrance of the fairgrounds off SR…
A letter from a mom to her son as he celebrates his senior year in high school
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This letter to the editor comes from the Dubois County Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies. Dear Tim, I can’t believe you’re almost finished with your senior year of high school. Senior photos were taken months ago, you’ve had your last senior nights and sports banquets, and the presentation…
Dr. Lorey returns as Jasper superintendent
At Monday’s meeting, the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board took only a few moments after hearing remarks to affirm a new superintendent’s contract with Dr. Tracy Lorey. Dr. Lorey resigned from the top position in the corporation after accepting a position as the Deputy Secretary of Education, which she started on February 3. Prior to…
New grant opportunity for early childhood education providers
Early childhood education (ECE) providers in Dubois County have an opportunity to strengthen and expand their programs through the Early Care & Education Grant. This funding opportunity is designed to increase program capacity and enhance quality in nonprofit and school-based early childhood programs, ensuring more children have access to high-quality learning experiences. The grant is…
Jasper Chamber hosting several ribbon-cutting events in April
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce announced five upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies in April. Kenna’s Kuts, 155 W. 2nd Street, Jasper, on Thursday, April 3, at 4:00 p.m. Deaconess Home Health in the Southgate Shopping Center on Wednesday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m. MetalTech Roofing, LLC at 4445 IN 56 in Jasper (toward Ireland) on Friday, April…
‘You’re not listening to us’: Hoosiers air frustrations as public officials face access scrutiny
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle March 31, 2025 Facing down a sea of her own seething constituents in Westfield on Friday, U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s town hall descended into a two-hour shouting match just minutes after it began. Screams from the crowd were nearly constant, often drowning out the Republican representative as she took…
Memorial Hospital Main Entrance closing temporarily for construction
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana, will be closing its main entrance and circular drive temporarily while repair work is being done. The closure will begin Thursday, April 3, 2025, with work expected to complete on Friday, April 11. During this time, the entrance will shift to the Pavilion Entrance, located to…
Two new exhibits open at Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
Two new exhibits will open at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center on April 3. Bloomington artist Abbigayle Poirier will have a solo exhibition titled Murmuring Winds through April and May. It features works that combine gelli printing and painting. Abbigayle Poirier’s art practice is rooted in figurative landscape painting inspired by folklore, dreams, personal experiences and…
Education is a ‘state and local responsibility,’ Indiana leaders say after U.S. Education order
Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indiana leaders this week welcomed an order from President Donald Trump intended to close the U.S. Department of Education, saying it will give the state more control over education…
Extra patrols on the lookout for speeding and distracted driving
Officers with the area police departments are on high alert as they participate in an annual traffic safety campaign looking for people speeding or driving while distracted. Distracted driving and speeding caused over 17,000 thousand crashes across Indiana in 2024, resulting in 230 deaths. To help save lives, the Jasper Police Department is participating in…
Huntingburg council approves revised gas rate increase, public hearing set for April 22
The Huntingburg Common Council voted to introduce an ordinance to increase gas rates by approximately 16.5 percent, a reduction from the 24 percent increase initially proposed. The decision comes after council members rejected the original plan and directed the city attorney and financial advisor to revise the proposal to lessen the impact on residential consumers….
Third annual The Sky is the Limit special needs festival this Saturday, March 29
Differently Able, Inc. is gearing up for the third annual “The Sky is the Limit” Special Needs Festival and Resource Fair this Saturday, March 29, at the Huntingburg Event Center. It runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT and is packed with activities and resources for people of all ages. Maleah Dearing, Founder of…
INDOT warns public of toll-related text scam, urges caution before opening suspicious links
The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of a tolling-related text message or “smishing” scam targeting Hoosiers statewide. False messages appearing to come from INDOT or tolling service providers alert recipients of a “final notice” regarding unpaid tolls and mention additional fines, late fees, suspension of vehicle registration, vehicle impoundment, and further legal action, in…
Dubois County Sheriff’s Office partners with RISE to reduce recidivism
The Dubois County IRACS (Integrated Re-Entry and Correctional Support) Program has been launched in the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office is the 11th IRACS site in Indiana. IRACS is designed to provide peer recovery support, re-entry planning, and critical resources to individuals transitioning from jail back into the community. Through the partnership, Certified…
Huntingburg Merchants annual Daffodil Stroll offering two days of family activities
Weekend event features shopping, dining, Easter Bunny appearances and children’s activities on April 4-5 The Huntingburg merchants are gearing up for the annual Daffodil Stroll, a two-day spring celebration featuring shopping, dining, family activities and Easter-themed events throughout downtown Huntingburg. The event runs Friday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April…
Topics of the day: Immigration, lab-grown meat and more
A rundown of bills passed by the Indiana State Legislature on Monday from the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Brad Ward to lead Indiana Landmarks
Indiana Landmarks announces that Brad M. Ward has been selected to become the organization’s next president and CEO. A Jasper native with deep experience in community foundations and place-based philanthropy, Ward most recently served as the Director for Community Foundations at Foundant Technologies, a philanthropy-tech firm that supports community foundation fundraising. Ward previously worked as…
INDOT files lawsuit against Dubois County property owners over Mid-States Corridor
Tom Bartelt recognizes the irony of his family’s farm being honored by the Indiana Department of Agriculture while being sued by the Indiana Department of Transportation. The farm, established in 1851 and recognized as a Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial farm last Friday, is directly in the path of the Mid-States Corridor. “It’s going diagonally…
Jasper Council declines to pass resolution opposing State Senate’s property tax reform bill
The Jasper Common Council withdrew a resolution opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1 after members raised concerns about outdated information and questioned the measure’s timing. The resolution, which would have formally opposed state legislation impacting local government finances, sparked a substantive discussion about property tax reform and its potential effects on city operations. Council members noted…
