Weather extends 17th Street (Leland Drive to Chestnut Street) closure
Huntingburg—According to the Huntingburg Street Department, Knies Construction is currently working on 17th Street between Leland Drive and Chestnut Street. This closure has been extended until Friday, October 4th due to weather. This work is deep patching and storm sewer replacement work. During this time, there will be NO traffic allowed to go through on 17th Street. Vehicles must…
Federal judge blocks police buffer zone law in media lawsuit
Bill co-authored by Rep. Steve Bartels during 2023 Legislative session faces challenges by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 28, 2024 A federal judge late Friday blocked a law creating a 25-foot buffer zone around law enforcement officers during certain activities. U.S. District Court Judge James Sweeney II, of the southern district, ruled in favor of…
Dubois County burn ban lifted
The Dubois County Commissioners and Fire Chiefs have lifted the burn ban effective today, September 30, 2024. This is a reminder that only clean wood products are legal to burn in the State of Indiana; all other waste should be recycled. Take all precautions necessary to prevent out-of-control fires. As always, please notify the Dubois…
Enhancing communication across the SW Dubois County School district
At the September meeting of the Board of Trustees, Data Communications Specialist Amber Bolling presented changes the district has implemented to better communicate with all stakeholders. By embracing new platforms and being intentional in outreach, SWDCS strives to build trust and ensure that every voice is heard. The largest change has been the implementation of…
Mid-States Corridor informational meeting turns contentious
The attendees of the Mid-States Corridor meeting held at the Jasper Middle School Thursday became upset after representatives of Lochmueller Group and the Indiana Department of Transportation aired the short video embedded above. Many thought they might have a chance to ask questions in the public forum; however, after playing the video, they were directed…
Column: Laughter is writer’s writer daughter’s best medicine
One good way for a writer to lose delusions of grandeur about his or her own literary prowess is to self-publish a failed book. I’m a slow learner, a glutton for punishment, for I’ve self-published several volumes of columns (supposedly humorous) to little, if any, fanfare, thus keeping me in what could best be described…
Lewis selected to complete Schmitt’s term on County Council District 1 seat
Deena J. Lewis was selected in a caucus on Thursday, September 26, to fill the District One seat on the Dubois County Council vacated by the recent selection of former council member Daryl Schmitt to the Indiana District 48 Senate. District One is comprised of Bainbridge 3W, 5N, 6N & 7, Boone-Jasper, Boone 1, Harbison…
Butcher and Barrel redeFINING dining
The long-awaited opening day of Huntingburg’s newest restaurant, Butcher and Barrel, is this Saturday. True to its namesake, the new restaurant specializes in top-quality steaks and smoked meats, as well as an extensive list of craft cocktails, wines and a wall of whiskey. Some may know the owners, Jay Maxey, John Patton, and John Schroeder,…
Huntingburg Herbstfest set to open Thursday
The Herbstfest, Huntingburg’s annual fall festival, will fill the city park with entertainment, great food, games, bounce house fun and more beginning Thursday evening and running through Saturday night before culminating with the parade Sunday afternoon. A full schedule of events is below. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
LifeSpring Health Systems offering free Narcan for ‘Save a Life Day’
On September 26, 2024, LifeSpring will join agencies and advocacy groups from more than 30 states by participating in the country’s largest annual free naloxone day to date, Save a Life Day. Naloxone, more well known by one of its brand names, Narcan, is an easy-to use nasal spray that works toreverse opioid overdoses. For…
West Nile Virus found in Dubois County
The Dubois County Health Department is reminding residents to stay vigilant in protecting themselves from West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. Four mosquito samples recently tested positive for West Nile Virus in Dubois County. The Dubois County Health Department encourages everyone in the county to follow these simple steps to protect themselves from mosquitoes….
County Council declines to declare farmland an economic revitalization area for solar tax abatement
The Dubois County Council declined EDP Renewables’ tax abatement request for the planned Duff Solar Park. The Duff Solar Park will be located on land adjacent to the Duff Vectren Substation on County Road South 650 West. To accommodate the park, EDP already has about 1,500 acres signed up to participate. However, the solar panels…
Grant helps establish Jasper Elementary School garden ‘Helpful Harvest’
Out of over 1,200 entries from across the United States and Canada, the Whole Kids Foundation has awarded Jasper Elementary School a $3,000 Whole Kids Garden Grant for 2024. The foundation, founded in 2011 by Whole Foods Market, is committed to enhancing children’s health and wellness through improved nutrition. The Edible Education program offers vital…
Advanced Sports Supply purchases Markers, Inc.
Advanced Sports Supply has agreed to purchase Markers, Inc., based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Markers, Inc. has been in business for 40 years and is an exclusive manufacturer/distributor of athletic and golf marking equipment, other athletic supplies, and government and recreational flags. In the purchase, Advanced Sports Supply will move all warehousing, products, and kitting…
Little and Junior Miss Herbstfest Pageant this Friday
The 2024 Huntingburg Herbstfest Little and Junior Miss Queen Pageant is set for Friday, September 27, 2024, at Huntingburg City Park, starting at 7:30 p.m. EST. A group of 17 contestants is competing for the 2024 Little Miss Herbstfest title, which Little Miss Herbstfest 2023 Claire Wahl will crown. A group of eight contestants are…
Q&A: Jasper’s Nancy Eckerle ‘a powerhouse’ of energy and innovation for business growth; Chamber director awarded Indiana Chamber Director of the Year
Carol Johnson, Southern Indiana Business Report JASPER – If Nancy Eckerle taught a master class on organizational leadership she would probably say, “Keep a calendar, be flexible, have passion for the work and surround yourself with good people.” Eckerle embodies all those qualities and they have served her well as executive director of the Jasper…
Jasper High School senior collecting books for impoverished school
My education is incredibly valuable to me and I have had a love for books since I was a little girl. They have each had an immeasurably significant impact on my personal development and opened so many doors that would have been otherwise unattainable. In our community, I am given the privilege to prioritize pursuing academics and my extracurricular…
Police arrest Ohio homicide suspect in Ferdinand
Early this morning, September 23, 2024, Trooper Connor Giesler was patrolling the Dubois County area near Ferdinand when he received information about a homicide suspect believed to be traveling on Interstate 64. Police were notified that Alejandro Angulo Ramos was wanted for homicide out of Ohio and was believed to be driving a beige 2004 Toyota…
2024 Herbstfest royalty
The Huntingburg Herbstfest Pageant was held on Sunday, Sept. 22, in Market Street Park. The following pageant contestants were selected as the 2024 Herbstfest royalty. From left: Miss Herbstfest Second Runner Up Ellie Bardwell, First Runner Up Heather Schoenbachler and Miss Herbstfest Mallory Tooley; Pre-Teen Miss Herbstfest Jazmin Dubon, First Runner Up Lillian Thewes and…
Candidates for Indiana governor discuss policy issues in IU Public Policy Institute’s Gubernatorial Forum
The Indiana University Public Policy Institute is providing a way for voters to hear directly from Indiana’s three 2024 gubernatorial candidates on issues that are critical to Hoosiers and the state’s future. It’s part of the Institute’s Decision 2024: Your Voices, Your Future project, which includes in-depth reports on key topics and a gubernatorial forum with…
Jasper Common Council approves budget, tax rate, residential TIF and tax abatement
The Jasper Common Council approved resolutions supporting two housing developments during Wednesday’s regular meeting as well as held public hearing for the adopted 2025 budget and tax rate. With no remonstrators in attendance, the council approved the 2025 budget of $28,083,171 and the preliminary tax rate for 2025 at $0.9969 per $100 of assessed value….
Kieffner earns Eagle Scout
Nicholas Manley Kieffner was presented with the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America, in a private ceremony on Wednesday, September 18, at the Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper, Indiana. Kieffner designed and constructed a storage shed (food bank) for the Dubois County Humane Society for his Eagle project. The shed provides…
Section of Cathy Lane to close for storm sewer replacement
The Jasper Street Department will close Cathy Lane at the 90-degree turn on Monday, September 23rd starting at 8:00 a.m. for storm sewer replacement. This closure will remain overnight and reopen before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Traffic should use Terry Lane and 25th Street as a detour. This closure will take place barring…
Huntingburg Wastewater project to cause road closures
The Wastewater project is continuing to move forward, and due to the work that needs to be done, road closures will be necessary. See the picture attached for tentative dates and areas of road closures. These dates could change due to weather and other factors, but we will update as the project moves forward. If…
Kathy Tretter awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
Kathy Tretter was surprised on Saturday. If she wasn’t, she played it well as she walked into the barn filled with many of the people she has worked with, volunteered beside and reported on over the years she has been at the helm of the Ferdinand News. She stated later that she was completely surprised…
Jodi Routson named 2024 ATHENA
The Rotary Club of Dubois County celebrated its 12th annual ATHENA Leadership Award Banquet on Wednesday, September 18th, at the Huntingburg Event Center in Huntingburg. The event, which culminated in Jodi Routson’s announcement as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award, is a testament to the inspiring leadership and community spirit in Dubois…
Ferdinand Folk Festival this Saturday
This Saturday, September 21, head to beautiful 18th Street Park in Ferdinand for free family fun and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. The park will feature a high-quality, eclectic music lineup, new merch to purchase, delicious food, various vendors, and arts and environmental exhibits. In addition to great music, the fest features…
Daviess Community Hospital announces new clinic opening in Jasper
Daviess Community Hospital health system will open a new clinic, Daviess Community Hospital Clinic of Jasper, on Monday, October 7, at 4115 Mannheim Road, in the former Wagner Family Dental building near Applebee’s. The new clinic will provide a range of comprehensive healthcare services to the community including urology, primary care, and general surgery. Dr. Kris Gunn…
POW/MIA National Observance Day to recognize Air Force Capt. Kurt Weisman
The United States National MIA/POW Recognition Day is held on the third Friday of September each year. The Jasper VFW Post 673 annually remembers those MIAs and POWs with a county-wide recognition service at the Jasper VFW Post 673. The date for this year’s local recognition service will be held on Friday, September 20, beginning at…
Jasper DeutscherVerein and Patti Goepfrich co-recipients of the 2024 Hooser German-American of the Year Award
Each fall, the Indiana German Heritage Society recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the cultural and historical heritage of the Hoosier German-American community. This individual and/or organization must have been active in the German-American Community of their area for a minimum of 10 years. The co-recipients of the 2024…
Little Company of Mary makes $6.25M donation to Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Memorial Hospital Foundation announced they have received a $6.25 million gift from the Little Company of Mary Sisters – USA, marking the largest charitable donation the Foundation has ever received. “The Little Company of Mary Sisters have been an impactful force in our community since 1951,” said Deidra Church, the Director of the Memorial…
