Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot Booth sales kickoff on Wednesday, July 2
Jasper Strassenfest’s Half Pot event is back this year, and the committee and VU Jasper representatives are ramping up ticket sales with set hours beginning Wednesday, July 2, at their Big Red Booth located in front of Ruler Foods in Jasper. The event is in conjunction with the Jasper Strassenfest, which will take place from July…
Police departments warn of phone scams
The Huntingburg Police Department and the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office have received reports of a scammer calling residents and posing as police officers with their departments. Huntingburg reported a scammer, most recently using the name “Sgt. Gill,” who was contacting residents to demand money and a hair sample. The department stated they will never call…
Jasper to close section of Mill Street Thursday, June 26
The Jasper Street Department will close a section of Mill Street between 9th and 13th Streets on Thursday, June 26, for surface asphalt placement in trenches across the roadway. Due to extreme heat in the forecast, the closure may be extended to allow additional time for the asphalt to cool properly before reopening to traffic….
Fun in the fountain
A few folks took advantage of Central Green’s fountain on Tuesday.
Jasper Downtown Construction Phase II update June 25
Construction teams are still working between 7th and 9th streets on North Main, and both blocks will likely stay closed to vehicular traffic for most of the construction period. Starting June 25, workers will be pouring concrete for the 8th Street intersections, planters, and street areas. This work will continue into the following week. Over…
Huntingburg Council gives approval for civilian firearms training program
The Huntingburg Police Department received authorization to offer civilian firearms safety training courses at the airport firing range following unanimous city council approval of a lease addendum. Police Chief Brad Kramer was in front of the council Tuesday evening to request the addendum to the lease allowing civilian participation in structured firearms safety courses through…
Huntingburg Police Department adds new full-time officer
The Huntingburg Police Department announced the hiring of Logan Brown as the department’s newest full-time police officer. Logan was officially sworn in on Monday as a full-time officer. He originally joined the department as a reserve officer in February and, following his exemplary service and dedication, has now transitioned into a full-time role. He will…
Column: Summer side of life
“ ’Cause it’s summerSummertime is hereYes, it’s summerMy time of year.”— War My favorite summer songs are those that are soundtracks to a specific memory or simply conjure a general sense of the season. My auditory recollections remain as indelible as the scent of roadside honeysuckle and sweet cotton-candied air at the Fourth of July…
Celestine Streetfest this Saturday
The annual Celestine Streetfest is this Saturday, June 28th, 2025, on the grounds of St. Celestine Catholic Church in downtown Celestine. Everyone is welcome to attend the festival for a day full of fun events, great food, enjoyable music, and most of all, lots (and lots) of friends and fellowship. Most events, food, and drink…
July Downtown Chowdown next Thursday
The July Downtown Chowdown is next Thursday, July 3rd! Kick off the Fourth of July weekend at the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza with live music and food trucks. The Downtown Chowdown will begin at 4 p.m. EST at the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza. There will be food trucks, live music with Mady Neukam, a bounce…
Braun announces statewide tuition freeze at Indiana’s public colleges and universities
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 24, 2025 Indiana’s 15 public colleges and universities will freeze in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for the next two academic years, Gov. Mike Braun announced Monday morning. The Republican governor called the move a “historic” step toward making higher education more affordable. The freeze applies to all flagship…
County Council voices concerns about Mid-States Corridor in light of resolution
The Dubois County Council received a resolution opposing the Mid-States Corridor Project during its meeting, as members of the Property Rights Alliance presented their case against the proposed new terrain highway through the county. The resolution is similar to the resolutions the group has presented to the county commissioners and the Huntingburg Common Council recently….
‘Pioneer Song’ to celebrate Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals this Thursday through Saturday
Pioneer Song: a Celebration of Lincoln Amphitheatre Musicals will focus on and feature the music, history, and storytelling of three Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals: Young Abe Lincoln, A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale, and Here I Grew Up via a limited three-night run this Thursday, June 26, through Saturday, June 28. Doors for each performance open at 6 p.m. Central Time, and…
Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local cooling centers during extreme heat
With extreme summer temperatures expected in Indiana over the next several days, cooling centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community’s resource for updated locations and hours of cooling centers in your area. To see a list of current…
A letter from the owners of the Dubois County Free Press
This is the message we sent out in last week’s email newsletter, which, by the way, if you haven’t signed up for, we suggest you do for a rundown of everything we publish five days a week with a little something extra. You can do that at the bottom of the message. If you get…
BFO Foundation awards $172K in inaugural Grant Cycle
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) announced the successful completion of its inaugural grant cycle, awarding $172,022.81 to 11 organizations whose work will directly benefit communities across all eight counties in the foundation’s service area: Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, and Spencer. This milestone marks the official launch of BFO’s…
2025 PRIDE Festival (Photos)
The sixth annual Dubois County PRIDE Festival was held in Dave Buehler Plaza in Jasper on Saturday.
Conservation officers investigating death at West Boggs Lake
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a man from West Boggs Lake on Saturday. At 6:55 p.m., conservation officers were dispatched to the area for a person going under water and not resurfacing. Indiana Conservation Officer divers arrived on scene and recovered the body of Mitchell L. Worland, 33, of Washington, at…
Dubois County Council members attend Indiana County Councils Association annual conference
Four members of the Dubois County Council attended the Indiana County Councils Association (ICCA) annual conference meeting that was held June 20th and 21st in Hamilton County, Indiana. The meeting was called by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) to review new legislation, provide professional development and share best practices. The conference included education…
Jasper’s state run ends in 4-3 heartbreaker
After the Jasper Wildcats led the game two to nothing from the second inning of Friday’s 3A State Championship game, Andrean was able to answer the challenge and score two runs in the sixth and two in the seventh. Down two runs in the bottom of the seventh, the Cats plated another run, but with…
Sam Morrow, American roots rocker, returns to the Astra, July 12, 2025
The Astra Theatre will be bringing Sam Morrow back to the county on Saturday, July 12 following his headlining of the Ferdinand Folk Festival in 2024. With a sound that exists somewhere outside of genre and geography, Morrow has created his own version of modern-day American roots music: a mix of roadhouse rock & roll, bluesy…
Jasper RC Flyers open house a success
The Jasper RC Flyers soared to new heights during the 2025 Open House, held on Saturday, June 21st, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the group’s flying field, located at 1103 S 350 W, Jasper, Indiana. The event brought together aviation enthusiasts from Jasper and the surrounding area for a morning filled with excitement,…
Northeast Dubois adds supplemental fees to address funding issues
The Northeast Dubois School Corporation Board approved supplemental fees for the 2025-26 school year during its June meeting, marking the district’s first implementation of charges for additional educational materials beyond required textbooks. The fees, submitted separately by each school level, cover materials such as workbooks, consumable supplies, and enrichment resources that enhance learning but are…
Jasper sees decline in new housing construction despite steady building investment in 2024
The City of Jasper experienced a drop in new residential construction in 2024, creating only 55 housing units compared to the 110 units annually recommended by a 2023 housing study, Community Development and Planning Director Josh Gunselman presented to the Jasper Common Council. Gunselman gave a departmental report at Wednesday’s regular council meeting that included…
Superior Ag and Land O’ Lakes donate $20k to TRI-CAP Head Start
TRI-CAP is excited to announce it has received a generous grant of $20,000 from Superior Ag, with matching funds provided by Land O’ Lakes, Inc. to support nutritious meals for children enrolled in its Head Start Preschool Program in Dubois, Pike, and Warrick Counties. This vital funding will help provide healthy, balanced meals to young…
Karen and Jose Flores continue investing in their community
Jose and Karen Flores recently purchased Los Dos Charros in Huntingburg with plans to add a bit of their own culture to the established Huntingburg restaurant while maintaining customer favorites. The couple will celebrate their new ownership with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce on Friday at noon at the restaurant…
Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in presidential run
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 19, 2025 Gov. Mike Braun said Thursday he has no idea who came up with the swirling rumor that he is interested in a presidential run. “That’s had nothing to do with anything I’ve said,” Braun told the Indiana Capital Chronicle. “I’m concentrating on being governor, and have no…
2025 4-H Fair Miss and Teen Miss Contestants
Here are the contestants for this year’s Miss and Teen Miss Dubois County 4-H Fair Queen contest to be held at the Jasper High School Auditorium on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 3 p.m. The 2025 Dubois County 4-H Fair runs from July 14 through 19. Photos by Studio Expression by Jessica. Miss Contestants Taylor…
Jasper refines Regional Wellness Center funding amid new state rules and budget uncertainty
City leaders say the Regional Wellness Center is on pause — not canceled — as they seek federal help and adjust plans to cover a multimillion-dollar gap. The City of Jasper is revising its funding formula to support the development of the Regional Wellness Center, while addressing the funding changes implemented by recent state legislation….
Local couple launches ‘Hopes and Dreams’ to help anyone in need
Mike and Stacy Taber are relying on their faith and a calling to help anyone in need through their nonprofit, Hopes and Dreams. Through the organization, the couple operates a mobile relief effort, using a trailer filled with clothing, household items, personal necessities, and nonperishable food to help those affected by fires, tornadoes, or loss…
Utility Service Board hears Skyline Neighborhood project update
The Skyline Neighborhood water main project is on track for completion before the July 4th holiday weekend, according to Jasper Utilities General Manager Rob Young. FER-PAL Infrastructure was contracted to clean and reline the water main lines in the neighborhood after complaints regarding dirty water escalated last year. Fer-Pal installed a temporary water system to…
