Dubois County Democratic Party hosting grand opening of Ferdinand headquarters, Sept. 16
Ferdinand–The Dubois County Democratic Party is proud to announce the grand opening of its new county headquarters on Wednesday, September 16, at a historic downtown Ferdinand location that will serve as a gathering place for community engagement, volunteer activities, candidate events, and party operations. The opening celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30…
Father John Boeglin named 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year
The Indiana German Heritage Society has named Father John Boeglin as the 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year. Father Boeglin is a senior priest in the Diocese of Evansville and is from Haubstadt. Father John has been extremely active in preserving and promoting the German culture in southwestern Indiana, especially during the many years he…
Dr. Travis Madison appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean at Vincennes University Jasper
Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced Dr. Travis Madison as the new Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. The decision was made after the university conducted a nationwide search for the next leader of the Jasper campus. “I have known Travis professionally for some time and have appreciated the opportunity this…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari named World’s best Water Park, top water coasters, and wooden roller coaster
The best water park, wooden roller coaster, and top three water park rides in the world are all in Santa Claus, Indiana, according to the voters of Amusement Today. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari accepted three highly coveted titles in the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today at a ceremony in Austin, Texas this weekend. A…
Nuclear micro modular reactor to be installed at Naval Weapons Station Crane
The Department of Defense announced plans to install Indiana’s first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Crane no later than September 2028. The project implements President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders to deploy advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security and reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base. The commercially owned and…
Tax abatement moves Woodworks development forward
Jasper–The Jasper Economic Development Commission approved a 10-year phased property tax abatement for Woodworks LLC’s redevelopment of the former Indiana Furniture/Indiana Desk building on Mill Street, scoring the project 96 out of 100 points at Wednesday’s meeting. The board’s vote was unanimous. Woodworks LLC is a partnership between Premier Property Management and Krempp Construction, which…
2026 Herbstfest Miss, Pre-teen Miss and Little Mister contestants announced
The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Miss and Pre-Teen Miss Queen Pageants are set for Sunday, September 20th at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, starting at 5:00 p.m. EST. Because seating is limited, we ask the audience to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit and enjoy the pageant at Market Street Park. Miss: The following six…
Dubois Ruritan celebrates Septemberfest this Saturday
The Dubois community will celebrate its 24th Annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 12, at Dubois Community Park, with a full day of races, food, live music, and family activities under the event’s longtime theme of “Good Friends, Good Food, Good Times.” The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with the Dubois FCA 5K/10K Walk &…
Eagle roosts at home for first annual Patriot Day Challenge
Premier Property Management was able to keep the Eagle roosting at Kerstiens Company headquarters downtown in the first annual Patriot Day Challenge. Organized by Glenn Buechlein, the first annual event was designed to bring the community together while honoring those who serve. Timed to a week when the nation marks Patriot Day and remembers September…
Call for artists to help decorate Jasper Mayor’s office
Jasper Mayor Ryan Craig, in partnership with Jasper Arts, is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned artwork for display in the Mayor’s office at Jasper City Hall. Craig wants to transform a wall in his office into a vibrant, inviting space that reflects the spirit of the community, creating a visually engaging,…
Actors Community Theatre holding auditions for ‘Frankenstein: The Radio Play’
Actors Community Theatre Inc. (ACT) is eager to announce auditions for its upcoming production of “Frankenstein: The Radio Play”, adapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Mary Wollstencraft Shelley. Performances will be held on October 8-10, 2026, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Black Box Theatre. Auditions for Frankenstein: The Radio Play will take place…
Windows on her world
Tell City native Stacey Peak was on top of the world in New York City on Sept. 10, 2001.
Resident’s complaints spur Huntingburg Council to weigh beautification push
Huntingburg–A resident’s blunt assessment of rundown buildings and eyesores last month has pushed the Huntingburg Common Council to consider a townwide beautification effort. Randy Wahl, who told the council he was a councilman in Texas before moving to the area, spent several minutes of citizen comment time cataloging what he called long-neglected properties around town:…
Dubois County man gets probation after guilty plea in lieutenant governor threat case
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 9, 2026 A Dubois County man accused of sending threatening messages to Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith was sentenced Tuesday to nearly a year of probation after pleading guilty to felony intimidation. Joshua Wasson, 25, of Jasper, pleaded guilty in Dubois Circuit Court to one Level 6 felony count of…
City of Jasper hosting public meeting on future of Seng Park
After letters to the 41 property owners around Seng Park prompted several calls to the city, officials scheduled a public informational meeting on the park’s future for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Jasper Train Depot, 201 Main Street. Seng Park, at Genevieve Avenue and Giesler Road, is listed as Lot No. 14 in…
Dubois County Commissioner still chasing answers on Shamrock Solar Project
Commissioner Chad Blessinger told the commission he’s still trying to get someone at RWE to talk to him about the Shamrock solar project, a proposed solar and battery site planned for the abandoned coal mine area north of Ireland. Blessinger referenced a joint press release from Peabody and RWE in 2024 and explained he’s emailed…
Jasper Police Chief: August was a busy month; heat takes out several patrol vehicles
Jasper Police Chief Chad Dick told the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday that officers handled nearly 1,400 calls for service in August, even as the department dealt with a rash of vehicle breakdowns tied to the summer heat. Dick said that among the 1,389 calls for service in August, officers worked…
St. Meinrad Rocks Fest – Our 15th Rockin’ Year of Music
Inkspot Productions, LLC and Automated Routing, Inc. present the 15th St. Meinrad Rocks Fest on September 25 and 26. The two-day benefit music event will be held at the St. Meinrad Park and will again feature free admission. This year’s event will again feature a beer garden (sponsored by Louie’s Tavern), children’s activities and country and rock…
Dubois County Election Board to conduct public test of election equipment
The Dubois County Election Board will hold a public meeting to conduct the public test of election equipment on Wednesday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m., according to a notice posted by the Dubois County Clerk’s Office. The meeting will take place at the Dubois County Courthouse Annex, 602 Main St., Jasper, and is being held…
What’s the Lincoln Party? Ballard’s secretary of state run could expand Indiana ballot access
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 8, 2026 Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard touts his run for secretary of state under the new Lincoln Party banner as a way to burst open an easier path for independent-minded candidates to make the election ballot. ClaraMary Winebrenner, a Republican officeholder-turned-independent candidate in DeKalb County, hopes the new…
Sam Bush performing The Astra on Saturday, October 17
The Astra Theatre is excited to bring the legendary Sam Bush and The Lowland Ramblers to The Astra on Saturday, October 17, for what is undoubtedly going to be a night of must-experience music at the historic theatre. Doors open at 7:00 PM with music beginning at 8:00 PM. Sam Bush is revered by peers…
Bretzville roundabout nighttime closures for asphalt paving
The new roundabout will be closed overnight twice this week for paving operations: Detour routes during this time are as follows: During daytime hours, motorists should continue to expect delays as construction continues. Flaggers will direct traffic through the intersection during this phase of construction. Please slow down, follow flagger directions, and allow extra time…
2026 ATHENIAN Sam Schwoeppe: Open doors, give a nudge, elevate those around you
“I am here because someone opened doors for me, and each time I step through a door, I try to hold someone’s hand and bring them along on the journey,” Somula “Sam” Schwoeppe said during her acceptance speech after being named the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Award. “So think about who in your life…
Column: Love in the time of Crossplay
1. I frequently phoned my widowed father to take a long-distance pulse check. My parents were married two months shy of 60 years. A Diamond Jubilee denied. Sixty! Ancient love. Not bad for a 1962 shotgun wedding. Dad only spoke of mundanities: post office visits, adding flowers to Mom’s grave, talking to my younger brother,…
Crossvine Solar/Battery Storage project roughly 35% complete, AES says
Construction on the Crossvine Solar + Storage project is approximately 35% complete as of late August, according to a project update from AES. The 85-megawatt solar and 85-megawatt battery energy storage system is expected to reach substantial completion and begin operations by summer 2027, following a testing phase planned for spring 2027. Battery deliveries to…
Gov. Braun extends Indiana gas tax suspension through October 6
Gov. Mike Braun has extended the suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through October 6. The extension is part of a declared state energy emergency that took effect August 7, under which both gas taxes have been suspended in all 92 counties on a series of consecutive, monthly extensions. The energy…
Community Foundation awards $100,000 to A Kid’s Place
Huntingburg–Dubois County Community Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to A Kid’s Place to support workforce sustainability efforts. The investment will help retain and support the dedicated staff who provide high-quality care and early learning opportunities for local children. A Kid’s Place is a nonprofit, NAEYC-accredited childcare center in Huntingburg serving infants through preschool-aged children….
Emerald Greens upgrade: Barry and Brittany Dunlop are creating Jasper’s next iconic gathering place
Brew still comes up in conversations these days. Behind the counter at Emerald Greens, Barry Dunlop still hears from former visitors pining for the unique atmosphere and delicious food from the iconic Jasper restaurant he and Josh Premuda opened in 2016. “Brew was awesome,” Barry said. “There’s a lot of great restaurants in Jasper, but…
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton performing at Jasper Arts Center
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and pianist Vanessa Carlton will bring her unmistakable voice and deeply personal songwriting to the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Carlton became an international sensation with her landmark debut single, “A Thousand Miles.” Driven by one of pop music’s most recognizable piano melodies, the song climbed the…
Indiana BMV plans mobile driver’s license
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 3, 2026 The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is launching an optional mobile driver’s license for Hoosiers who wish to limit what information bank tellers, bartenders and others see when asked to verify their age or identity. The digital license would not replace a person’s physical driver’s license, but…
Jasper Arts faces budget reduction in 2027
Jasper–Jasper Arts is heading into 2027 with a tighter budget than originally sought, though Director Kyle Rupert says the organization is well positioned to adapt and has plenty of momentum heading into a promising performance season. Before getting into the budget discussion at Tuesday’s regular Jasper Community Arts Commission meeting, Rupert reported on the department’s…
