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…
The nearly lost Nicholas Harris Cemetery
A cemetery sitting on a large bluff near the White River in Boone Township, near Portersville, is finally getting the recognition it deserves, more than a century after it was nearly erased from history. The Nicholas Harris Cemetery, lost to time after most of its stones were removed in the late 1800s and were reportedly…
Derek Budd named president of the Rotary Club of Dubois County; Austin Welp honored as Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Dubois County officially welcomed Derek Budd as its President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during the Club’s annual Changeover Meeting held on June 25. Budd’s term will begin on July 1. Budd, a Financial Advisor with Eagle Crest Financial and a Jasper resident, has been an active member of the Club since 2016….
Model T club visits Dubois County
Wednesday morning, a group of about 69 folks representing nine different states gathered in front of the Clarion Point in Jasper. Heads bowed, they prayed for safety and fun for the trip and tour of the St. Meinrad Archabbey. You might see them around the area over the next few days, touring the area in…
Public camping ban, military police and other laws go into effect July 1
by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 25, 2026 Hoosiers sleeping on public property could soon be hit with a max of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. It is one of more than 160 bills that got past the finish line during the legislative session, with dozens of them taking effect in July….
Four employees affected by anhydrous ammonia leak at Farbest
Four employees reported symptoms after ammonia from a rooftop cooling system was drawn into the facility; one was taken to the hospital. A small anhydrous ammonia leak at Farbest in Huntingburg was quickly located and stopped by Farbest employees on Tuesday morning. Huntingburg Fire Chief Donnie Heim said the leak originated from a failed gasket…
Huntingburg Council moves forward on Fourth Street funding, no construction start date yet
The Huntingburg Common Council took its first formal funding action on the Fourth Street reconstruction project Tuesday night, introducing an additional appropriation ordinance to cover costs beyond what the city had already set aside for the road. The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety approved reconstructing the street by pouring a concrete foundation for…
‘Omigod, You Guys!’ Legally Blonde: The Musical opens July 23rd at the Jasper Arts Center
Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the journey of Elle Woods, a fashionable and determined young woman who enrolls at Harvard Law School in pursuit of love, only to discover her own strength, intelligence, and potential along the way. Filled with high-energy musical numbers, memorable characters, and plenty of heart, the show celebrates…
Jasper man cited for displaying red and blue lights in vehicle
Indiana State Police seeking information after citing a Jasper man for installing police lights in his personal vehicle. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy cited a Jasper man for displaying red and blue lights in a vehicle and possession of a police radio following an investigation initiated by a citizen tip. At this…
Huntingburg Mayor Elkins speaks up about Crossvine inaccuracies
The City of Huntingburg posted this message on its official Facebook account today in response to inaccuracies published on the No BESS in Dubois County Facebook page. There is a link to the Facebook post he refers to at the end of this message. Additionally, we wrote several stories covering the water rate increase process…
Relief at the gas pump leaves road funding in question
While motorists are happy with some of the lowest gas prices in the nation due to Gov. Braun’s gas tax suspension, local authorities aren’t sure how those tax losses will impact the upkeep of local roads.
Four county roads remain impacted by flooding
The Dubois County Highway Department updated the number of roads impacted by high water Tuesday morning. They reported that four county roads remain closed due to water levels from Hunley Creek and Bruner Creek — down from 7 closures in yesterday’s report. Districts 1 and 2 continue to have no active closures. In District 3,…
‘Pioneer Song’ to Celebrate Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals this Thursday through Saturday
Pioneer Song: A Celebration of Lincoln Amphitheatre Musicals will focus on and feature the music, history, and storytelling of three Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals: Young Abe Lincoln, A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale, and Here I Grew Up via a limited three-night run this Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. Central Time, and performances begin at…
Braun replaces chairman of the Utility Regulatory Commission days after AES rate-hike decision
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 22, 2026 Six months after tapping former state senator Andy Zay to lead the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mike Braun removed him from the chairman’s post Monday and installed Commissioner Anthony Swinger as the new leader. The shake-up comes days after Braun publicly criticized regulators’ approval of a…
Seven roads closed due to flooding
While the county largely escaped any major damage during Sunday evening’s storms and tornados, heavy rain in the southern portion of the county had impacted several roads. The Dubois County Highway Department reported that seven county roads are closed due to rising water levels from Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, Indian Creek, Short Creek, and Valley…
Lane closures planned for I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that lane closures on I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties will begin next week. On Monday, June 29, crews will begin lane closures on I-64 near Ferdinand. These lane closures will occur in the eastbound and westbound passing lanes between the 66-mile marker and the 72-mile marker. Lane…
Jasper RC Flyers introduce more than 40 people to radio-controlled flying
More than 60 community members attended the Jasper RC Flyers Open House on Saturday, June 20, where visitors, ranging in age from 4 to adults, experienced the thrill of flying a radio-controlled aircraft for the first time. Held from 10 a.m. to noon at the club’s flying field, the event focused on giving attendees a…
2026 4-H Fair Queen and Miss contestants announced
Six candidates will compete in this year’s 4-H Fair pageant, being held at the JHS Auditorium on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Here are this year’s contestants. Photos by Studio Expressions by Jessica. Teen Miss Miss
Braun calls for rehearing of AES case that resulted in $71M utility rate hike
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 18, 2026 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday said he wants the state’s top ratepayer advocate to ask regulators to reconsider their decision to allow a $71 million increase for AES Indiana customers. “Yesterday’s decision by the (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission) to allow another rate increase by…
Golf simulator Fore! on Fourth opens in Huntingburg
“We like to joke that it’s been a dream for about four weeks,” Amy Williams laughed along with her husband, Derrick, and partners, Tim and Trefin Luker. The two couples, connected through siblings Trefin and Derrick, have opened a golf simulation business, Fore! on Fourth, in Huntingburg just in time for the U.S. Open and…
Bretzville Junction roundabout work to begin June 29
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane closures for intersection improvements at the intersection of State Road 64 and State Road 162. Beginning on or around Monday, June 29, crews will begin work to install a roundabout at the intersection commonly known as the Bretzville Junction near Jasper. Crews will begin with preliminary construction, including…
Jasper Common Council agrees to provide matching funds for Premier Property/Krempp Construction project
The Jasper Common Council voted unanimously to authorize a letter of support for the redevelopment of the former Indiana Desk building downtown, a non-binding but potentially pivotal step in securing a $3 million Lilly Endowment grant that developers say the project cannot survive without. Ruger Kerstiens, CEO of Premier Property Management, returned to the council…
2026 Thunder Over Patoka bigger and better in celebration of America’s 250th
On Saturday, July 4, Patoka Lake Area Year-round (PLAY) will present the annual Thunder Over Patoka fireworks show at Patoka Lake, featuring larger displays this year to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Thousands of people will head to Patoka Lake to watch the huge fire rockets shoot into the sky over the clear water. Whether near the Patoka Beach area, on a…
Janessa’s rules for summer fun
Janessa Wagner’s voice carries across the kickball field at Bohnert Park as she outlines the rules: no bunting, no one in front of the pitching mound when the younger kids kick, tags have to be below the waist. And no arguing with her calls, or you are out of the game. With 30-something kids milling…
Dubois County gets comprehensive planning update, public outreach and zoning questions on the horizon
Where future solar farms, battery storage facilities and other large-scale projects can be built in Dubois County may ultimately come down to a planning document and the county’s approach to zoning based on that document. Philip Roth, senior planner and project manager for American StructurePoint, the firm the county hired to draft a comprehensive plan,…
Pair arrested for child molestation
Two people were arrested for several charges, including Level 1 Felony child molestation, by the Huntingburg Police Department. According to the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office, the department began an investigation on June 12, 2026. In conjunction with the Southwest Indiana Child Advocacy Coalition Center (SWICACC), several interviews were conducted. Through the course of the investigation,…
Themed mini golf is Indiana’s exhibit at Great American State Fair
by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 16, 2026 A five-hole mini-golf course featuring Indiana mainstays like farming and motorsports will be the state’s exhibit at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., later this month. Gov. Mike Braun played on the course Monday at the Indiana State Museum and lauded the state’s “entrepreneurial spirit,”…
Community continues to voice concerns on expansive solar projects
Residents continued to bring their concerns regarding solar projects to the Dubois County Commissioners, though the commissioners have maintained they have little power to stop the projects currently under construction. At Monday’s regular meeting, residents asked commissioners about the second phase of EDP Renewables Duff Solar Project, fire safety, road closures and a lack of…
