Public invited to Dubois County POW/MIA Memorial dedication
The public is cordially invited and encouraged to attend and support the county-wide dedication ceremony of the Dubois County POW/MIA Memorial Monument on the Courthouse Square located in downtown Jasper at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024. This tribute was brought to reality by Local Eagle Scout and Jasper High School Senior Samual Osterman….
Spencer County Man in critical condition following shooting at Mariah Hill
Spencer County – An early morning dispute at a Mariah Hill Bar has resulted in the arrest of Paris D. Keaton, 28, of Dale, for aggravated battery and other felony offenses, according to Indiana State Police. On Saturday, November 23, at approximately 3:21 a.m., area police responded to The Chateau located at 6980 East State Road 62,…
Huntingburg: Geiger Street from 4th Street to 5th Street closed Nov. 25
From the Huntingburg Water Department, Geiger Street from 4th Street to 5th Street is closed today, November 25. Please use alternative routes.
A sweet Brst of joy is opening in downtown Jasper
Whenever Jess Birkle goes out to eat with her husband, she always turns to the menu’s dessert section first. “I always have dessert brought out before my meal,” she laughed. Jess wants to ensure her entrée doesn’t spoil her sweet tooth. That tooth even guides her cooking at home. “I love to cook, but everything…
McGovern named VP of Sales & Marketing at Matrix
Jasper–Matrix Integration announced Maggie McGovern as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this pivotal role, Maggie will be responsible for driving the strategic vision and growth of Matrix Integration’s sales and marketing efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Maggie to the Matrix Integration family,” said Nathan Stallings, President and CEO of…
Huntingburg man facing child pornography charge
A Huntingburg man was arrested after a lengthy investigation into allegations of possession of child pornography. According to police, members of the Jasper Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a cyber tip about child pornography being stored by an online user in the Dubois County area on August 2, 2024. Through the…
Column: Myriad of brain droppings on his mind
In 1997, comedian George Carlin published his very funny book, Brain Droppings, which, according to the cover, contains “jokes, notions, doubts, opinions, questions, thoughts, beliefs, assertions, assumptions, and disturbing references” and “comedy, nonsense, satire, mockery, merriment, sarcasm, ridicule, silliness, bluster, and toxic alienation.” With apologies to Carlin and most of my fellow Hoosiers, here are…
Jasper Common Council approves Northridge Estates TIF, discusses communication improvements
Jasper’s Common Council green-lights development agreement and explores new ways to keep residents informed The Jasper Common Council approved a conditional project expenditure agreement for the Northridge Estates project at its November 20, 2024, meeting. Mayor Dean Vonderheide presided over the meeting, which saw all council members in attendance. The council passed Ordinance 2024-18, authorizing…
Jasper Elementary Spelling Bowl team earns state runner-up
The Jasper Elementary School Spelling Bowl Team earned State Runner-Up at the 2024 Orange Class Indiana Academic Spell Bowl, which featured more than 90 teams from around the state. College Wood Elementary School and Prairie Trace Elementary School, both from Carmel, tied for first place with 56 points each. Jasper Elementary School came in with…
Southridge EV Sports team competes at EV Grand Prix
Southridge’s Electric Vehicle Sports team participates in the EV Grand Prix held at Purdue University this fall. As sustainability becomes a core principle in modern innovation, the world of high school sports is embracing the future with electric vehicles (EVs). Among the most exciting developments is the growing popularity of EV sports programs in high…
Southridge taking on Perry Central in the Old Holland Gym showdown this Saturday
On Saturday, the Southridge Lady Raiders girls basketball team will host Perry Central at the Old Holland Gym in the “HOLLAND HYSTERIA” event, honoring our roots in the Holland Community. The JV game will begin at 6:00 p.m. EST, with Varsity to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. EST. Attendees should expect to experience a memorable…
Northside Park grand opening is set for Tuesday, November 26.
Huntingburg will celebrate the opening of Northside Park on Tuesday, November 26. The celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon to officially welcome the community to this exciting new space. The park is located at 395 W 19th Street, Huntingburg, IN 47542, and attendees are asked to use the Hunter’s Crossing entrance off Stellar…
Schmitt: General Assembly kicks off 2025 session
State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day includes the swearing-in of new and returning members of the General Assembly. This day also marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. It gives each…
Dubois County Humane Society offering free spay/neuter surgeries
The Dubois County Humane Society was recently awarded a grant by the Smithville Charitable Foundation to provide free spay/neuter surgeries and rabies vaccines for dogs and cats belonging to income-eligible residents of Dubois County. Eligible residents must be able to provide proof of one of the following: Hoosier Works- Food Stamps, Energy Assistance Program, Healthy Indiana Plan,…
Museum Opens Festival of Trees November 21
The Dubois County Museum officially opens the holiday season at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper. It will have a special nighttime opening on Thursday, November 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., when the 2024 Festival of Trees will be unveiled. Over 48 trees have been decorated by museum volunteers, non-profit and service organization volunteers…
County Council approves funding for Courthouse security upgrades, approves supporting bridge safety program
Measure aims to enhance safety with metal detectors, scanners The Dubois County Council has approved $35,000 in funding for new security equipment at the courthouse and annex building. The decision came during Monday’s council meeting after a presentation by Tammy Humbert, Director of Dubois County Emergency Management. Humbert requested $34,622.07 for metal detectors, handheld scanners,…
Jasper Holdings, Inc. ranked on the NCEO’s 2024 Employee Ownership 100 List
The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), a nonprofit research and membership organization that has supported the employee ownership community since 1981, announced that Jasper Holdings, Inc. (JHI) was ranked the 27th largest majority employee-owned company on its 2024 Employee Ownership 100 list. JHI was also ranked 33rd on the NCEO 2023 list. The Employee…
Veterans seeking more support for Dubois County Veterans Service Office
Dubois County veterans are asking the Dubois County Commissioners to provide more support through the Veterans Service Office to meet the growing demand on the office and grow it services. Current Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Susan Bramlett recently announced she is resigning from the position. She has served since 2022 and is the second VSO…
Dubois County DAR pays respects to Revolutionary War Soldiers
Morning gloom gave way to beautiful sunshine on Sunday, November 10, as several members of the Dubois County Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, visited the six known graves of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Dubois County. Chapter Registrar Paula Book organized the pilgrimage, inviting any chapter members and guests to join her…
Huntingburg UMC hosting 56th annual Community Thanksgiving Service
The 56th annual Community Thanksgiving Service (formerly known as Religion in American Life/R. I. A. L.) will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Huntingburg United Methodist Church, 416 N. Main Street, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT. The service will include Scripture readings by multiple pastors, musical pieces sung by local musicians,…
VUJ hosts local high school students for STEM competition
Vincennes University Jasper once again demonstrated its commitment to bridging the gap between education and industry by hosting the annual Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing Challenge on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The competition fosters career exploration for local high school students and links them with local employers. The CTIM Challenge offers students a unique opportunity to…
Kindness creates friendships and fights sadness
There was an older student who befriended Nolan Hanson when he first started going to Jasper Elementary School. As the newest second grader in his class with a background peppered with moves, he was lonely. “I didn’t have any friends, and he would just play with me at recess,” Nolan explained, adding that the student’s…
Old National appoints Kim Hagan to Jasper Market President
Kim Hagan, Community Banking Market Manager, has accepted the additional role of Jasper Market President. Hagan has served Old National since 2006 and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in banking and the community. Throughout her 19-year career with Old National, she has worked in multiple leadership positions, including Assistant Banking Center Manager and…
Huntingburg intersection closed for water department work
Huntingburg–From the Huntingburg Water Department, the intersection at First Street and Jackson Street will be closed on Monday, November 18, at 7:30 a.m. until further notice. The street closure will not last any longer than the end of the day on Tuesday, November 19. Please use alternative routes of travel.
Jasper Jaycees and Chamber announce annual Christmas Decoration contest
The Jasper Jaycees and the Jasper Chamber of Commerce announced the 2024 Outdoor Home/Christmas Decorating and Lighting Contest for Jasper residents. The contest is open to all residents of Jasper and those living within one mile of the city limits. Past response to the contest has been tremendous and former entries are encouraged to enter…
Memorial Hospital earns top hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group
New grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30…
Multicounty/agency investigation nabs three on felony drug charges
Police arrested three individuals on several charges, including dealing methamphetamine and marijuana, after receiving a tip on the whereabouts of a man wanted on multiple felony counts out of Kentucky. According to Indiana State Police, Master Trooper Trey Lytton received information on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, that Kevin Henning, who was wanted on multiple felony…
Braun taps 12 transition councils to evaluate key areas
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 14, 2024 Gov.-elect Mike Braun on Wednesday announced the formation of 12 transition councils to guide state agency reviews and policy development across Indiana’s government. The councils are in addition to a transition team announced last week. The leaders and members bring expertise from diverse sectors, including business, public…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization Phase II project update
Construction crews are making headway on Phase II of Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Project, according to officials at Wednesday’s construction meeting. Representatives from Ragle Construction, REA, VS Engineering, and the City of Jasper gathered to discuss the project’s progress on Main Street. The south side construction between 4th and 5th Streets has reached several key milestones,…
Three Dubois County roads impacted by high water
With rain gauge amounts ranging from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches across the county, the Dubois County Highway Department reported three roads have sections blocked by high water. All three are in Patoka Township. Hunley Creek is over County Road 400 South east of U.S. 231 and County Road 130 West north of County Road…
Local police ramping up patrols during Thanksgiving
While people get their Thanksgiving travel plans ready, local police departments including Huntingburg, Jasper, Ferdinand, Dubois County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police are getting ready to increase patrol visibility as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign The campaign, which starts November 16, focuses on impaired driving, aggressive driving, and proper use…
