Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot winner has claimed $75,085 prize
Jasper–The Jasper Strassenfest Committee announced that a winner has come forward and claimed the 2026 Half Pot Prize. After confirmation that the ticket was valid, committee members met at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce to present the $75,085 check to the winner, a man from Jasper who wishes to remain anonymous. In its sixth year,…
Dubois County Highway reports two closures due to high water
The Dubois County Highway Department reports that two county roads in Patoka Township are closed due to rising water levels from Bruner Creek and Short Creek. Districts 1 and 2 have no active closures. In District 3, First Street in Huntingburg west of County Road 75 West is closed due to Bruner Creek, and County…
Coming to Ruritan Park, Dubois: Democratic Party “Your Community, Your Say” town hall
The fourth Big Tent town hall in the series is set for this Wednesday, August 19 at Ruritan Park in Dubois. Dubois–Neighbors from across Dubois County and beyond are invited to a community town hall. It is the fourth in the series of Big Tent town halls hosted by the Dubois County Democratic Party. Let us…
Officials say Flock Safety cameras asset for local law enforcement despite national concerns
When a group of criminals on a multistate theft spree stopped at the Jasper Ulta, swiped testers from the displays, and bolted out the door, a witness was able to describe the vehicle to a responding Jasper Police Officer. That officer passed the information along to Jasper Detective Sgt. Greg Brescher, who entered the description…
‘Our focus is on Hammond’: Bears keep stadium sights on Indiana
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 13, 2026 The Chicago Bears are continuing to look at two Northwest Indiana sites as potential locations for the team’s new domed football stadium, but team officials declined to fully commit to the move across the border in a much-hyped press conference Thursday. “Our focus is on Hammond,” team…
Strassenfest Committee announces winning half pot ticket number
Check your tickets: the winning number of the 2026 Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot is A-23524744 The drawing was held Friday morning at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. The total funds raised with the half pot were $150,170. The winning ticket holder will receive half of the gross proceeds, for a prize of $75,085. The winner…
(Fixed) Jasper water line repair affecting Genevieve Avenue residents
The Jasper Municipal Water Department is currently working on an emergency repair on Genevieve Avenue. During this time, water customers in this immediate area may have little to no water pressure. The anticipated time to restore service depends on the severity of the break and could take several hours to repair. The city will provide…
Bird flu restrictions eased as Indiana classified as HPAI-free
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health announced the state was free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This designation, in accordance with standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), eases export restrictions and international trade barriers for Indiana poultry and poultry products. Poultry owners should note that HPAI-free status is NOT…
Rotary Club of Dubois County awards more than $20,000 in community grants
The Rotary Club of Dubois County has awarded a total of $21,000 in community grants to four local organizations as part of its 2026 Community Grants Program. This year’s recipients are ALASI, Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Services/Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Next Step Recovery Home, and Holy Trinity Catholic School. “We are honored to continue investing in…
Zoning audit finds Dubois County’s older neighborhoods outperform newer subdivisions on tax value
Dubois Strong Economic Development Corporation and planning firm IncCodes have released the initial findings from a comprehensive zoning audit of Jasper, Huntingburg and Ferdinand, the next step in a zoning modernization effort the county announced earlier this year. The review examined existing zoning standards, comprehensive plans, infrastructure and local development patterns to understand how current…
New Americans trace Lincoln’s footsteps on final journey to citizenship
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial welcomed 47 immigrants on their final steps to citizenship Thursday morning in its chapel. The guests of honor hailed from 29 countries, spanning every continent. As of last week they all had one thing in common, they are Americans, and they all began that new chapter of their lives in…
Huntingburg Council introduces wheel tax ordinance to unlock up to $1 million in road funding
Facing a new state mandate that ties road-funding eligibility to local vehicle taxes, the Huntingburg Common Council introduced a wheel tax ordinance this week to unlock up to $1 million in Community Crossings grant funding. Mayor Neil Elkins presented the ordinance as a necessary step to meet a state requirement, with the deadline to certify…
Cat Tales: 1934 season, measles, referee interference, and homemade cheerleader uniforms
(This is excerpt #3 from the book currently being written called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.”) The 1934 Jasper basketball team, on their way to a gaudy 29-2 record, blasted through the postseason sectional, winning by margins of 22, 23, 16, and 16. Eager to claim the school’s first-ever regional crown, the team was hit…
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County breaks ground on 23rd home
The most recent family partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County celebrated the groundbreaking of their new home in St. Anthony on Saturday. The Coopers, Paige and Dustin and their four children, will organize volunteer builders to help with the construction of the home as part of their sweat-equity donation. Due to the volunteers…
Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety Aug. 11 meeting
The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety met Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for its regular meeting. Jasper Police Chief Chad Dick presented the department’s July monthly report to the Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday. Chief Dick opened by highlighting the scale of the department’s commitment to Strassenfest, noting that from Thursday…
Jasper RC Flyers annual Fun-Fly brings pilots together
The Jasper RC Flyers held their annual Fun-Fly on Saturday, August 8, bringing approximately 65 pilots, spectators, friends and family members to the club’s flying field in Jasper. The event, which has been a Jasper RC Flyers tradition for at least 20 years, gives RC pilots from around the region an opportunity to get together,…
Paint battles highlight Redemption student ministry kickoff
Redemption Christian Church in Jasper hosted its annual Student Ministry kickoff Sunday evening with free food, games, a worship service and a paint battle between the different grades. More than 400 students from seventh through twelfth grade attended the fun event that celebrates the ministry hosted through the church’s three campus locations: Jasper, Tell City…
(Revised) Bretzville Junction to close two evenings next week, Aug 18 and Aug. 19
Indiana Department of Transportation revised its plans to close the Bretzville Junction two evenings this week. Originally, they planned to close it down on August 13 and August 14; however, they now plan to close the intersection completely on August 17 from 7 p.m. to August 18 at 5 a.m. They will reclose the intersection…
Senator Schmitt to host town halls across Senate District 48
District 48 State Senator Daryl Schmitt (R–Jasper) has announced a schedule of town hall meetings, which he says are invaluable to his service as state Senator, giving him the opportunity to meet with constituents and hear their questions and concerns. “Representing six counties means understanding that every community has its own challenges and opportunities,” Schmitt…
US Sen. Young pushes congressional stock trading limits ahead possible 2028 primary
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle August 10, 2026 U.S. Sen. Todd Young sees greater limits on stock trading by members of Congress as a basic step toward restoring public trust. The Indiana senator’s support for the Stop Insider Trading Act is the latest among issues in which he’s positioned himself as a “problem solver”…
David’s lifetime of love for baking brings new business to Jasper
A few months ago, David Torin was sitting in the middle of the store that would become his bakery in Jasper, looking at the emptiness with a vision and faith. He had $7 in his pocket, years of baking experience under his belt and a hope that when he opened the doors to David Bakery,…
Huntingburg Board of Public Works meeting notes
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety met Thursday, August 6, 2026 and took the following actions. Event approval Approved an event, Hops and Chops Stampede, hosted by Yard Goat and Butcher & Barrel that involves a 0.5-kilometer fun run/walk with your drink from Market Street Park to the restaurant and brewpub for an…
Jasper Plan Commission recommends rezoning Mill Street farmland to industrial with restrictions
The Jasper Plan Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the city council for rezoning the Giesler Farm tract from R2 residential to I2 heavy industrial, with conditions limiting the property to warehouse use only and preserving existing tree lines along the western and northern boundaries. The roughly 38-acre property, located southwest of 36th…
Grant to support LifeSpring’s new outpatient treatment program and suicide prevention programming in Dubois County
LifeSpring Health Systems announced it had been awarded two new grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) totaling nearly $1,650,000. This funding will be used to create two new programs aimed at increasing access to mental health treatment. An Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program will be implemented in Clark, Dubois, Floyd, and Jefferson…
(UPDATED) Braun announces new energy emergency, continues Indiana’s gas tax suspension
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 5, 2026 Indiana’s gasoline tax holiday will continue for at least a little while longer. Gov. Mike Braun issued a new executive order Wednesday extending the suspension of the state’s gas taxes for 30 days. Those taxes of 58.9 cents a gallon were set to be reimposed starting Friday…
Jasper Plan Commission to discuss city’s comprehensive plan
The City of Jasper’s Draft Comprehensive Plan will be introduced to the Jasper Plan Commission at its meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting marks the first opportunity for the Plan Commission to formally review the draft plan and begin the public discussion process. We encourage residents, businesses, and stakeholders to review…
Dubois County commissioners give property owner two more weeks to clear property, defer fine decision
Dubois County Commissioners granted Cynthia and Kurt Kippenbrock a two-week continuance to bring their Old State Road 64 property into compliance with county junk and waste ordinances, deferring a decision on fines and the threat of county-led cleanup to a follow-up hearing set for 8:30 a.m. on 17 August 2026. The case has drawn repeated…
Dubois County Commissioners vote 2-1 to create new county administrator position
Dubois County Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to create a county administrator position at Monday’s meeting. The issue will now go before the Dubois County Council to fund the position. Commissioner Chad Blessinger, who led the push for the position, argued the county lacked the capacity to handle a growing list of administrative needs, from…
Sister Christian and Summer Nights: Night Ranger rolls into Lincoln Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 8
The Lincoln Amphitheatre will continue its 2026 Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation Performance Series on Saturday, August 8, with one of the most iconic rock bands of the past four decades: Night Ranger. The evening will open with original southern rock and outlaw country artists Stackin’ Eights, who will take the…
Cat Tales: A record year
The 1934 Jasper Wildcats, who still hold the school’s best all-time record for boys’ basketball at 29-2, broke out of the gate fast with eight straight victories. However, in the Mitchell game, star Eddie Rottet fell and broke his collarbone after being clipped while shooting. The Cats’ only regular season loss came in the next…
Bentley, Therapy Dog, joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s healing mission
A wagging tail, a calming presence, and an unwavering ability to brighten someone’s day has arrived at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Bentley, a fully trained one-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever, has officially joined the hospital as its newest therapy dog. Bentley is currently being integrated into the hospital’s environment and will be serving throughout the medical center….
