Jasper celebrates 250th
On Thursday evening, The Heart of Jasper, Jasper Strassenfest Committee, and the City of Jasper held a special celebration at Jaycee Park that included food trucks, extended pool hours, live music, and a drone show. See some photos below.
Governor announces final extension of gas tax breaks; further action to require legislation
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation. “I want to make sure that Hoosiers, not only when it comes to gasoline…
Singer-songwriter Chris Knight set to perform at The Astra on Saturday, July 11
The Astra Theatre is incredibly excited to bring American singer/songwriter Chris Knight to The Astra on Saturday, July 11. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with music beginning at 8:00 p.m., when Chance Stanley kicks off the evening of live entertainment. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $30 for the balcony, $35…
Highway Department applying chip seal to Ferdinand Road NW – Sunset Drive
The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, July 6, 2026 (today), on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive. Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Road and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231. Drivers can expect rolling road…
Press-Seal Corporation acquires Jasper Rubber Products
Third-generation rubber family plans to reopen the Jasper plant this summer and restore the operation that customers and the community relied on for decades The Skinner family, owners of Fort Wayne-based specialty rubber manufacturer Press-Seal Corporation, has acquired the assets of Jasper Rubber Products, Inc., following approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
Huntingburg seeking railroad safety grant as train blockage complaints mount
The Huntingburg Board of Works approved applying for a railroad safety grant that would fund a train detection and public alert system aimed at reducing traffic disruptions caused by stopped trains blocking city crossings. Street Superintendent Jason Stamm brought the proposal to the board after meeting with Mayor Neil Elkins to explore the Indiana Department…
Annual Cops Cycling for Survivors to launch Monday, July 6
Cops Cycling for Survivors will launch its 25th Annual “Ride to Remember” on Monday, July 6, 2026, continuing a quarter-century tradition of honoring Indiana’s fallen law enforcement officers and supporting the survivors who carry their legacy forward. What began in 2002 as a ride to Washington, D.C. has grown into a powerful statewide mission. Each July,…
INDOT to hold public open house for upcoming Huntingburg State Road 64 project
Indiana Department of Transportation officials will host a public open house meeting at the Huntingburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss a project impacting Huntingburg. INDOT will provide information and answer questions about the planned paving and right-sizing of State Road 64 through Huntingburg. According to INDOT Southwest…
Rock Lotto: The Astra’s wildcard show returns
This article was written in partnership with Visit Dubois County. You can never really tell who will win the Rock Lotto. “I feel like a lot of us will make guesses about who’s going to win, but I don’t feel like we’re ever really consistent about actually being able to pick who’s going to win,”…
12 Dubois County roads remain flooded
Thursday afternoon, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 12 county roads remain closed from recent flooding — down from 17 reported Wednesday. In District 1, Madison Township continues to account for the bulk of closures with eleven roads still affected. CR 150 North between 500 West and 600 West, CR 875 West south of…
Man facing charges related to gun-wielding mailbox invasions and vandalism in Schnellville
A Roachdale, Ind. man was arrested Monday after police received the report of a man with a gun going through mailboxes in Schnellville. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police responded and located the suspect vehicle and made a traffic stop. During the stop, police located a pellet gun in the vehicle…
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center featuring work of Patoka Valley Quilters Guild
Jasper Arts, with support from Bargain Barn, is pleased to announce the Patoka Valley Quilters Guild Exhibit at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center opening this week. The exhibit, on display from July 2 to September 20, will feature many exquisite quilts and fiber artworks by local artists who are members of the guild, many of whom…
17 county roads still blocked by high water
Wednesday morning, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 17 county roads remain closed due to high water levels In District 1, Madison Township continues to see the heaviest impacts with twelve closures. CR 150 North remains closed in two separate locations — west of CR 750 West and between 500 West and 600 West…
Unemployment repayment letters confuse Hoosiers amid fraud ‘cleanup’
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 1, 2026 The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently sent more than 1,000 letters seeking refunds for unemployment benefit overpayments made during the pandemic. Several Hoosiers reached out to the Capital Chronicle with concerns about the letters because they have never filed for unemployment insurance. “You must repay…
CANNONBALL! $22 million Fourth of July water roller coaster coming to Holiday World
Holiday World’s new Cannonball! water roller coaster will be the largest single-attraction investment in park history. The $22 million ride will take guests 90 feet in the air, then speed through more than 1,000 feet of coaster track before landing in the water for a huge splash. Announced just days before America’s 250th anniversary, Cannonball! is themed to…
“We’ve Got A Team!” captures Southridge Raiders’ epic back-to-back runs to the Final Four
Former player Todd Jochem’s new written history, We’ve Got A Team!, captures Hoosier Hysteria in Dubois County In the mid-1980s, a team from a small corner of southern Indiana did something its community still talks about: the Southridge Raiders went to the Final Four two years running, in 1985 and 1986, during the single-class era…
Braun directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax revenue lost during emergency
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is directing his administration to make local governments whole for gas tax revenue missed during the state’s ongoing energy emergency — a move that addresses the funding shortfall Dubois County officials warned about last week. At Braun’s direction, Secretary Lisa Hershman and the Office of Management and Budget will coordinate with…
Heart of Jasper announces July 2 Downtown Chowdown: Patriotic Park Party
The Heart of Jasper invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at Downtown Chowdown: Patriotic Park Party on Thursday, July 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Jaycee Park and Jasper Municipal Pool. This special patriotic edition of Downtown Chowdown features a variety of food trucks, live music by Jon + Stacey, Conner Loveless,…
20 county roads impacted by flooding
The Dubois County Highway Department reported that 20 county roads remain closed due to flooding from the weekend rains. In District 1, Madison Township continues to see the heaviest impacts with ten closures. CR 150 North has two separate closures — west of CR 750 West and between 500 West and 600 West — along…
Trooper saves Eckerty man’s life after chainsaw injury
An Indiana State Trooper is being credited with helping save the life of a man who suffered a serious chainsaw injury Sunday afternoon in Crawford County. On June 28, 2026, at approximately 4:33 p.m., Trooper Blake Leary responded to a medical emergency at Wildridge Resort near Birdseye. Crawford County Dispatch had received a report of…
Governor Braun highlights America 250 celebrations across Indiana, encourages communities with special grant program
Ahead of Independence Day, Indiana Governor Mike Braun met with local leaders in Dubois County to discuss their plans for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary and encouraged communities across Indiana to take part in local celebrations with support from the Indiana 250 County Grant Program. “America’s 250th anniversary is a chance for Hoosier communities to reflect…
Jasper Arts announces 2026–2027 performance season
Jasper Arts has announced its 2026–2027 performance season at the Jasper Arts Center, featuring a lineupof country, pop, comedy, classical music, Broadway, family entertainment and intimate Backstage Series performances. Tickets for the season will go on sale at 10 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, July 1. Tickets will be available online atjasperarts.org/tickets, by phone at 812-482-3070,…
Hilary Duncan named Dubois County CARES’ first executive director
Dubois County CARES announces the hiring of Hilary Duncan as the organization’s first executive director, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued growth and long-term sustainability. Founded as a community coalition focused on youth substance use prevention, Dubois County CARES has evolved into an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening prevention efforts across Dubois…
26 roads flooded after weekend rains
Monday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported 26 county roads are closed due to rising water levels from the Patoka River, Straight River, Ell Creek, Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, Indian Creek, Little Flat Creek, and other low-lying areas. In District 1, Madison Township has been hit hardest with nine closures. CR 150 North has two…
Portion of State Road 237 to be dedicated to fallen police officer in Perry County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the renaming of a portion of State Road 237 in Perry County to the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway.” The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the renaming of a portion of State Road 237 in Perry County to the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway.” Sergeant Heather Glenn…
Jasper Strassenfest 2026 Half Pot sales kickoff with booth opening Thursday, July 2 and NEW online sales option for Indiana residents
Jasper Strassenfest’s Half Pot event is back this year with a new way to purchase tickets in addition to traditional booth sales. Strassenfest committee and VU Jasper representatives will have set hours beginning Thursday, July 2 at their Big Red Booth located in front of Ruler Foods in Jasper. Tickets are also now available for…
Indiana assessed value rises 10% since 2025
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 29, 2026 Gross assessed values for commercial, industrial and residential properties collectively rose nearly 10% across Indiana from 2025 to 2026 in the latest state data, less than the 19% jump recorded between 2024 and 2025. Residence value grew slower, despite complaints from struggling homeowners — and skepticism…
Indiana company seeking to purchase Jasper Rubber Products, plans to restart operations
A Fort Wayne company is seeking court approval to purchase Jasper Rubber from First Brands Group, LLC, according to court filings. First Brands Group requested court approval to sell its “Jasper Rubber Products” business to Jasper Acquisition Co., LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, on Wednesday. The deal is valued at $8.03 million in cash…
15 county roads impacted by high water
With rainfall ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches in the county overnight, several roadways are now closed due to rising water levels, according to the Dubois County Highway Department In District 1, Madison Township has a newly closed road on CR 875 West south of CR 150 North due to Little Flat Creek. District…
Bretzville Junction roundabout construction update and traffic impacts
Ferdinand Town Council President Ken Sicard issued a notice to the public regarding the Indiana Department of Transportation’s planned construction of a roundabout at Bretzville Junction. Below is a summary of a meeting hosted by INDOT engineers on plans to construct the roundabout at the Bretzville intersection of State Road 64 and State Road 162….
Highway department announces road closures on Ferdinand Road and Sunset Drive
The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, June 29th, on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive. Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Rd and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231. Drivers can expect rolling road closures and…
