Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting Feb. 20
The Dubois County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors invite the public to their Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 20th, 6:30 PM EST at the St. Anthony Community Center, 4665 S Cross St, St. Anthony, IN 47575. Guest speaker, Ray McCormick will speak about his experience with no-till, cover crops, and soil health. McCormick has…
Gov.-Elect Braun stops in where it all began
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gov.-Elect Mike Braun to the Calumet Event Plaza for a meet-and-greet and quick talk Wednesday afternoon. Braun spoke for about 15 minutes outlining his entrance and continued progress in politics and a few of his priority issues as governor–top priority and Senate Bill 1 address property taxes he mentioned….
Dubois County Museum hosts Membership Dinner and Dubois County Bootlegging discussion
The Dubois County Museum Membership Dinner opens with a happy hour at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, as speakers Vince Luecke (St. Benedict’s Brew Works) and Jonathon Weyer (The Red Rooster Brew Werks and Distillery) open the discussion on “Bootlegging in Dubois County”. Check out the Beer recipes from 1905-1920 from Vince Luecke….
Huntingburg Library announces special hours around construction
The Huntingburg Public Library will be closed on the following days due to electrical work required for its current renovation project: Thursday and Friday, Jan. 9 and 10; and Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 13 through 15. The library will be open on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patrons may use the…
The Jasper Deutscher Verein is celebrating 45 years
The idea for a club to keep the German theme alive all year came from the Jasper Action Team following the first Strassenfest in 1979. Dave Buehler called the first meeting to pursue interest, and the group met several times in the fall of 1979 at Beck’s Tavern, and later BeBops. The founding members in…
Timeline of events involving Orange County deputy’s shooting
Indiana State Police and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a timeline of events associated with the shooting of Orange County Deputy Zac Andry on January 3, 2025. According to the information published in a Facebook post by the Jasper State Police Post, Deputy Andry stopped to assist a disabled motorist on SR-56 near the…
Dubois County Pride announces two new programs, Banned Book Club and Create with Pride
Dubois County Pride announced two new programs to empower and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while promoting allyship across Dubois County. With the launch of two new programs—Banned Book Club and Create with Pride—and quarterly events under Education Station, Dubois County Pride continues its mission of fostering meaningful connections, uplifting voices, and creating a sense of belonging. According to…
Help Marge celebrate a century
Marge Ruhe was born on January 16, 1925, and will celebrate her 100th birthday on Thursday, January 16th. Margaret A. (Pieper) Ruhe, was the daughter of Joseph and Rosa (Heichelbech) Pieper. Her siblings included Anna Marie Reyling, Henry, Veronica Meinking, Ed, Leroy, Al and Joe. Marge was born and raised on a farm in Dubois. She…
Huntingburg’s Fourth Street to close Wednesday for snow clearing
Huntingburg–In order to clear Fourth Street of the large accumulation of snow and ensure the safety of all residents in the process, Fourth Street will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The street closure will take place in one-block increments. Parking on Fourth Street will be restricted during the closure. Please ensure that all…
Snow fun
While the snow cause snags for many, some took to the popular sledding hills for fun Monday.
Column: HOW I BROKE THIS | EPISODE 10 | PIZZA DRONE
COLD OPEN (actual recording of a Nov. 24, 2024 local radio news dispatch): Ladies and gentlemen, this is Walt Furball again in downtown Jasper. Well, I . . . I hardly know where to begin . . . the chaos . . . the gunshots . . . sirens . . . screams . ….
Commissioners end emergency declaration
The Dubois County Commissioners reduced the Travel Warning to a Travel Advisory Monday afternoon, ending the emergency declaration for Dubois County as of 7 p.m. All Dubois County government offices will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. An advisory status means routine travel and activities may be restricted in certain areas because of hazardous…
New Jasper Chief of Police sworn in
Jasper Clerk-Treasurer Kiersten Knies swore in Chad Dick as the city’s newest chief of police in a special ceremony Friday afternoon. Dick’s mom, Sharon, held the bible bearing the Indiana State Police insignia for him as he took his oath. It had been gifted to him by a chaplain while Dick was in charge of…
New wayfinding signs feature unique artistic visions of Dubois County
New wayfinding signs began to go up around the county Friday morning. What’s a wayfinding sign? Several years ago, Visit Dubois County installed signs with directions to the county’s different tourism destinations. Though this is the new version of those signs, in the photo below is an example of the information found on those original…
County, cities cope with snow and ice, closures abound
With snow and ice blanketing the area, Dubois County Commissioners declared a state of emergency Sunday evening as well as a travel warning. The declaration is active until Tuesday morning, when it will be reevaluated to determine whether it will be continued. According to Emergency Management Director Tammy Humbert, the Indiana Code requires the declaration…
Snow emergency declared in Huntingburg
Huntingburg, Ind. – Due to the extreme winter weather, the Mayor of Huntingburg has declared a snow emergency. A snow emergency is declared due to the accumulation of snow or ice on city streets, which causes them to become impassable or hazardous to drive upon. The city requests that residents move cars from snow emergency…
Police shooting suspect found, killed in confrontation
A two-day manhunt for the suspected shooter of an Orange County deputy sheriff has concluded tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. This evening, state police investigators and officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department were led to a home in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville, attempting to locate Austin Schepers for his involvement in…
Orange County Deputy shot Friday morning, police still seeking suspect
The investigation into the Friday morning shooting of Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry remains under investigation, and the Indiana State Police continues to ask for assistance from the public. The incident occurred Friday morning after midnight when Deputy Andry stopped to check on a Pontiac Grand Prix sitting partially in the roadway at U.S….
Fund created to assist Deputy Andry and his family
A fund has been set up to assist Deputy Zac Andry and his family. He was listed in critical but stable condition on Saturday according to Indiana State Police. Donations can also be made through the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization here: https://indianafallen.org/fallen-heroes or https://www.paypal.com/donate/… Care of “Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy” If you,…
Dubois County Emergency Management urges residents to be prepared for winter storm
With the impending winter storm forecast by the National Weather Service that is expected to hit the area with a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Dubois County Emergency Management is urging residents to be prepared. The storm is forecast to begin in the early morning hours of Sunday…
Taking down the decorations
Jasper Electric Department is charged with putting up the Christmas tree donated annually to the Downtown area for the Christmas season. They also take it down. On Friday, electric department employees Josh Creutz and Alex Huther spent the morning removing the decorations and tree.
INDOT prepares for winter storm, widespread travel impacts expected
The Indiana Department of Transportation is prepared for a significant winter storm expected to move across the state starting Sunday. As of Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm watches for all Indiana counties from just north of Lafayette and Kokomo to the Ohio River. NWS is calling for potential double-digit snowfall totals…
Buse named SVB&T president and CEO
SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX: SVBT), the bank holding company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, announced the appointment of J. Craig Buse as president and CEO. He is succeeding Jamie Shinabarger, who has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2024. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunities that I have been given and the trust…
Law enforcement seeking suspect in Orange County deputy shooting
Indiana State Police are seeking a suspect involved in an incident in which an Orange County deputy was shot. The incident occurred at around 1 a.m. Friday morning, the deputy was transferred to the University of Louisville for the injuries sustained in the incident. A Statewide Blue Alert was issued early Friday morning for Austin…
Jasper Chamber hosting special event for Gov.-Elect Braun
Join the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in welcoming and congratulating Jasper native and Indiana Governor-Elect Mike Braun on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at the Calumet Lake Events Plaza. Doors open at 3 p.m., presentation begins at 4 p.m. Light refreshments served. $20 suggested donation per attendee. RSVP by Friday, January 3Phone: 812-482-6866Email: chamber@jasperin.org
Jasper Community Arts rebrands in celebration of its 50th anniversary
Jasper Community Arts, a beloved cultural cornerstone of the City of Jasper, is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its storied history. As the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2025, it will officially rebrand as Jasper Arts. This fresh identity reflects the evolution and growth of the department while honoring its…
Lawmakers seek road-funding changes, hope to avoid fiscal cliff
Here’s what’s on the table. By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz – December 31, 2024 7:00 am While education dominates half of Indiana’s budget and Medicaid costs worry lawmakers, a projected transportation infrastructure funding shortfall creeps closer. Motor fuel taxation yields eight of every 10 state dollars that fund roads and bridges for both the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and local…
Schmitt asks Senate District 48 residents to take his online survey
State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) is encouraging residents of Senate District 48 take his online survey to offer feedback and insight on important issues he may see during the upcoming legislative session. Schmitt’s survey can be found online at tinyurl.com/SchmittSurvey. “This survey gives local residents an important voice during the legislative process,” Schmitt said. “I look forward to…
Darryl Halbrooks exhibit at Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, opens this week
FIRST THURSDAY RECEPTION & GALLERY TALK: Thursday, January 2nd from 5-7pm *Also, February 6th, 2025 from 5-7pm Jasper Arts is pleased to present the work of Lexington, Kentucky artist and writer, Darryl Halbrooks for the months of January and February 2025 at The Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The solo exhibition titled; ‘Travels with Buster and Joey’…
Standoff ends with Missouri man’s arrest after gas station shooting
A standoff on U.S. 231 near Dale ended with a Missouri man’s arrest in an incident that began after he reportedly fired shots into a car at a Lynnville gas station. On Monday, December 30, at approximately 12:01 a.m. EST, area police responded to Casey’s gas station located at 107 IN-68 in Lynnville after a…
Schoolhouse Rock, Indiana edition: How a bill becomes a law
by Niki Kelly and Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle December 27, 2024 A biennial budget of more than $40 billion is on the line come January, alongside hundreds of other proposals from Indiana lawmakers. Just a fraction become law. How do we get there? Some might call it organized chaos, but the legislative session has…
