The Amazing Shake builds interpersonal skills for Holy Trinity students
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at Holy Trinity Catholic School’s east campus participated in The Amazing Shake, a contest designed to improve interpersonal skills. Inspired by the Ron Clark Academy program, the school introduced the program in 2024 for the first time. Over a day-long event, students participate in several challenges scored by judges…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Ireland holding annual festival this weekend
The Town of Ireland is celebrating its roots this weekend with the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Each year the town gathers for a town-wide St. Patrick’s celebration full of fellowship and fun. ?Events include a Dodgeball/Cornhole Tournament, an Irish Trot (5K Run/Walk), St. Patty’s Breakfast, Luck of the Irish Craft & Vendor Fair, Cars and Coffee, St….
Birdseye sewer customers asked to take survey
Birdseye residents on Birdseye Sewer are being asked to take part in a survey from Indiana Region 15 as a requirement for the grant the community is seeking for the sewer.
Haircuts, Mario Kart and more at The Jasper BarberShop
Maybe it’s not an everyday occurrence, but Wednesday’s crowd of boys at Joey Ballard’s barbershop, The Jasper BarberShop, on Newton Street was a testament to his impact on his young patrons’ lives. Drawn in with an impromptu pizza and video games session while waiting for haircuts, the boys crowded around the television in one corner…
Ferdinand Councilman Ken Sicard: Legislature still hurts cities and towns
Thank you for reading my previous article where I commented on the property tax reduction efforts of our Indiana Legislature. When I wrote the first article, the Senate had just revised this bill and my article did not reflect the latest updates. I did state that the revised bill went from disastrous to bad. Concerning…
With potential bad weather, Emergency Management shares alert services
A NOAA weather radio is your best option to receive Severe Weather Alerts in a timely manner. Our agency recommends the Midland Weather Radio model #WR-120. The Dubois County Emergency Management Agency can program the WR-120 model if you need assistance insetting it up. If you do not have a weather radio or want additional…
Huntingburg Elementary presents Willy Wonka KIDS
Here are a few photos from today’s dress rehearsal of the Huntingburg Elementary School fifth-grade production, which was held at Southridge High School. The fifth-graders performed twice today for the elementary and middle school. It’s an explosive and fun show featuring more than 120 fifth graders and all the Willy Wonka fun you can imagine….
Huntingburg Council passes hoarding ordinance
After several months of consideration and discussion, the Huntingburg Common Council passed an ordinance to address incidents of hoarding. The ordinance, 2025-06, provides code enforcement officials with additional tools to tackle situations where excessive accumulation of personal property creates dangerous conditions. During the council meeting, City Attorney Phil Schneider outlined the key components of the…
Huntingburg Council rejects gas rate increase, seeks more balanced approach
The Huntingburg City Council voted down a proposed gas rate increase ordinance, directing financial advisors to develop a more balanced approach that shifts costs toward base charges rather than usage rates. During a public hearing on Tuesday, council members expressed concerns about the impact of the initially proposed 27 percent rate increase on residents, particularly…
Huntingburg’s water treatment plant facing up to $1.2M repairs
The Huntingburg Water Utility is looking at up to $1.2 million to repair two filters at the city’s water treatment plant, according to a presentation made to the City Council by Commonwealth Engineering. The filters, part of a 2019-2020 plant upgrade, began leaking about two years ago. The issue affects filters five and seven, with…
Young Women LEAD conference inspires hundreds
Hundreds of girls from 14 regional high schools took part in SOAR’s Young Women LEAD at Vincennes University Jasper on Wednesday. The YWL conference is for high school girls and focuses on Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD). The conference features powerful keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, community and business leaders, and more. The conference is FREE to all participants. YWL…
Jasper High School announces its Athletic Hall of Fame class for 2025
Seven inductees will be enshrined in the banquet ceremony on Saturday, September 27, at the Calumet Lake Event Plaza: Alan J. Dick — Center on the 1966 AP All-State football team; selected for North-South AllStar Football Game; starting offensive tackle for Purdue University in 1969, 1970. Neil Giesler — Baseball All-State 2001, 2002; selected in…
Jasper Police Chief goes beyond numbers during monthly report
During Tuesday’s Jasper Board of Public Works meeting, Jasper Police Chief Chad Dick reported that officers from the department have demonstrated exceptional professionalism and service in recent weeks, handling situations ranging from uncooperative drivers to life-threatening emergencies. Each month the board is provided with statistics regarding police activities in the city. “Sometimes just looking at…
City of Jasper featured in Business View Magazine
The City of Jasper was featured in the latest edition of Business View Magazine, highlighting Jasper’s commitment to economic development, quality of life, and community growth. The article showcases Jasper’s strategic initiatives, thriving business environment, and efforts to enhance opportunities for residents and businesses alike. Business View Magazine is a leading digital publication offering in-depth…
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony for Frosty Jones Terminal at Huntingburg Regional Airport
The Huntingburg Regional Airport (KHNB) invites the public to join the groundbreaking ceremony for the Frosty Jones Terminal on Friday, March 14th from 8:45 a.m. EST (sharp) to 9:30 a.m. EST. The new terminal is designed to replace the current terminal building, which has served the airport since the 1960s. This Friday’s event marks the…
Lawsuit alleges company used Jasper address to attempt to defraud Arizona couple and others
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sued a company using a Jasper, Ind. address for allegedly engaging in illegal deceptive practices, including identity theft and fraudulent timeshare transactions. The complaint, filed in Dubois County, claims the company never conducted legitimate business in Indiana and used its state business registration to perpetrate fraud against timeshare owners….
THE LACS with special guest ‘Sterling Ezra’ coming to Castle Knoll Amphitheater
THE LACS will perform at Castle Knoll Amphitheater on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Special Guest Sterling Ezra is direct support for this tour date. A ticket presale occurs on Tuesday, March 11, from 10 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. ET. To receive the password, sign up for the newsletter at CKAMP.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public (no password required) on Wednesday, March 12,…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari acquires Santa’s Cottages Resort
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announced its acquisition of Santa’s Cottages, a lodging destination in Santa Claus, Indiana. Santa’s Cottages is a 23-acre lakeside resort with walking trails, lakes, playgrounds, and a pool. This marks the first business acquisition in Holiday World’s 79-year history. “We’re so excited to officially be in the lodging business and…
Sanchez-Hostetter tapped to lead Dubois County Chamber of Commerce
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce has hired Angie Sanchez-Hostetter as its new executive director. She brings extensive experience in non-profit work, leadership, marketing, and community engagement, making her the ideal candidate for this role. “We are thrilled to welcome Angie as our new Executive Director,” said Amy Gehlhausen, the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce…
Congressman Messmer highlights bipartisan achievements, tax concerns in Washington update
Congressman Mark Messmer reported on his activities representing the 8th District during the Jasper Chamber of Commerce’s second Legislative Breakfast on Saturday. Mr. Messmer was an unexpected guest during the event, which the chamber holds twice each Indiana legislative session. You can see the story on comments from the attending state legislators here. Messmer noted…
2025 Legislative Breakfast Round 2
The second Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Jasper Chamber of Commerce featured a surprise guest. As Chamber Director Nancy Eckerle began the event Saturday morning, 8th District Congressman Mark Messmer joined State Representative Steve Bartels, State Representative Shane Lindauer and State Senator Daryl Schmitt to discuss current legislation and take submitted questions from the audience….
INDOT announces lane restrictions on I-64 near Ferdinand
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane closures for I-64 east of Ferdinand. Beginning on or around Monday, March 17, crews will close one lane of traffic in both directions on I-64 in Perry County. These lane closures will occur over Hurricane Creek, near Ferdinand. Lane closures will allow for bridge preventative maintenance. Work is…
Ferdinand seeking input on comprehensive plan for town
The Town of Ferdinand is asking residents who were unable to attend their recent Flourishing Ferdinand meeting to take a survey and give their feedback on the plan. This meeting held on March 6th, 2025, was designed to inform the public about the Flourishing Ferdinand Comprehensive Plan and offer the chance for input as this…
Education bill tracker: What bills will lawmakers pass in the second half of the legislative session?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Mar 7, 2025 at 12:22pm EST 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. The 2025 legislative session is likely to bring big…
Dubois County Community Foundation annual report highlights $6M in grants to community
The Dubois County Community Foundation released its 2024 Annual Report summarizing the organization’s key accomplishments, impactful stories, and an overview of the past year’s financial performance. Highlights of the Community Foundation’s achievements in 2024 include: The Annual Report reflects the Community Foundation’s commitment to strengthening Dubois County through philanthropy. To view the 2024 Annual Report,…
Cool moment Jasper Middle School Dance realizes they won
Check out this cool video of the Jasper Middle School Dance team celebrating their state championship win in Pom. They were also named state runner up in Hip Hop. Congratulations!
Christmas Pyramid to look down 32 feet and two centuries upon Ferdinand
by Kathy Tretter and Diane Hoppenjans For many years it has been the dream of Ferdinand Tourism Commission members — the philanthropic body behind Christkindlmarkt — to add a Christmas Pyramid to the Main Street vista in Ferdinand. “A what?” you might ask. A Christmas Pyramid, known in Germany where they originated as Weihnachtspyramide, is…
Jasper Arts celebrates Youth Art and opens special exhibit in Black Box Theatre
Thursday evening more than 740 people streamed through the galleries of the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center to view the work of Dubois County students on display in two galleries. Along with the celebration for the young artists in our county, Artist Fernando Lozano’s work ‘Portrait of the Sea’ was featured with music provided by students from…
March 7: Jasper Downtown Revitalization update
A construction meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project was held on March 5th with representatives of Ragle Construction, REA, VS Engineering, and City of Jasper. Construction crews are currently focused on pouring curbs, ADA ramps, and sidewalks between 3rd and 4th Streets. The ongoing construction has resulted in road closures between these intersections, which…
Horses killed and driver injured in crash
Huntingburg–A driver was injured when he struck a pair of horses on Highway 64 near the Huntingburg Golf Course early Thursday morning. According to police, they were called to the incident near County Road 400 West at about 3:40 a.m. When they arrived, officers found a green pickup truck with heavy damage to its front…
The Women’s Hospital, Memorial recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health
The Women’s Hospital at Deaconess and Jasper’s Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center were both recognized today by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinctionrecognition program. INspire, funded by the Indiana…
