A Night of Honor: Ferdinand’s Community Banquet celebrates service and leadership
The Town of Ferdinand celebrated the spirit of community and service on Wednesday evening at the first-ever Ferdinand Community Banquet, an event hosted by the Ferdinand Merchant’s Association that many hope will become a cherished annual tradition. The evening was marked by heartfelt recognition of two remarkable women who have left indelible marks on the…
Former hospital employee sentenced for embezzling over $100K from community funds
Michele M. Rose, 62, of Jasper, has been sentenced to a year and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to five counts of wire fraud. Rose was also ordered to pay $153,769 in restitution. According to court documents, Michele Rose has been employed as a medical staff…
Clem and Mary YMCA celebrates 20 years of membership and dedication of new Therapy Pool.
The YMCA will recognize its charter members and celebrate the opening of the new therapy pool on Monday On Monday, August 26, at 5 p.m. The YMCA began enrolling members in July 2004. Over 70 individuals and families have been active members forthe past 20 years. These individuals and families will be honored at the…
Code/IT Academy Opens Enrollment, CompTIA A+ Certification
Applications due September 23, 2024 for free training Jasper—Ivy Tech/Jasper Dubois County Public Library announced that applications are open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher-paying jobs. The fall 2024 session prepares participants to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Code/IT is a partnership between…
Schmitt receives Survivors of Suicide award
By MARTHA RASCHE Sometimes Mary Lou Schmitt’s story begins with her fingernails. Specifically, their being polished purple with turquoise tips. “Do the colors of your nails mean anything?” a new acquaintance might ask. “They are the colors of suicide prevention,” Mary Lou says – and her story begins to unfold. Nearly 30 years ago, on…
Huntingburg center of a country music filled weekend starting this Friday.
Huntingburg—League Stadium will feature Trace Adkins, The Kentucky Headhunters, War Hippies and the daughter of country music legend Travis Tritt, Tyler Reese Tritt, this Saturday for the fourth Red, White & Brauen (RWB) Country Music Festival. But the country music filled weekend starts the day before in Market Street Park with Drew Baldridge performing at…
Column: Psst . . . Have you heard this ‘new’ band called Little Feat?
“And I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to TonopahDriven every kind of rig that’s ever been madeDriven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighedAnd if you give me: weed, whites, and wineAnd you show me a signI’ll be willin’ to be movin’ ”-Lowell George (Little Feat) I saw a great, new band this summer: the kids…
Jasper Chamber to celebrate updated Buehler Park
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and Jasper Park and Recreation Department will hold a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, August 27, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the updates at Buehler Park. Located at 2600 Howard Drive near the State Police Post, Buehler Park now features new bathrooms, a walking path, new pickleball courts, updated playground equipment and…
Memorial Hospital main entrance closing temporarily for construction
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana, will temporarily close its main entrance and circular drive while concrete repair work is done. The closure will begin Monday, August 26, with work completion expected within one week. During this time, the entrance will shift to the Pavilion Entrance, located to the west of the…
Register by August 26 to avoid FINAL price increase for Heartland Half Marathon
Don’t wait! Register for the Heartland Half Marathon by Monday, August 26, to avoid the final price increase. The Registration Fees are as follows: Half Marathon: $70 now until August 26. The fee will increase to $80 starting August 26. 5K: $30 until race day. Team Challenge: $35 per person/ $140 per team until race…
Molly and Bob Tuggle win Strassenfest Half Pot
Molly and Bob Tuggle said they would likely use the $77,382.50 in half-pot winnings on their grandchildren’s future. Which seems appropriate since the Troy couple happened to purchase their winning ticket when they took the grandkids, Calvin, Nora and Zeke, to the Strassenfest balloon race Friday evening. “We couldn’t decide who to credit for it,…
Dubois County Daughters of American Revolution earns several awards at Southwest District meeting
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Dubois County chapter of NSDAR attended the annual Southwest District meeting in Vincennes, Indiana at the Green Activities Center on the Vincennes University campus. The meeting was hosted by the Francis Vigo Chapter of Vincennes and led by the SW District Director Rebecca Speaker. State Regent Elaine Sholty and…
Intersection of 17th Street & Medical Arts Drive impacted by Gas Department work
Huntingburg–Due to repair work by the Huntingburg Gas Department at the intersection of 17th Street and Medical Arts Drive, the road will be closed to all traffic starting Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until further notice. Please find an alternate route during the work.
Neighbor to Neighbor classes being offered in Jasper; participants can receive rental assistance, more
Are you a working individual who can’t seem to get ahead? Catholic Charities can help with our Neighbor to Neighbor program. The next class will begin on September 9, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper. Neighbor to Neighbor is a faith-based, life skills education program that helps individuals and families move…
First Street closed for service line repair
Huntingburg–Due to work on First Street by the Huntingburg Water Department, the road will be closed between Main and Jackson Streets this week from Tuesday, August 20 through Friday August 23, 2024. Please find an alternate route during the work.
Local distillery in new WTIU documentary about the hidden history of distilling in Indiana
‘Hoosier Spirits: Distilling in Indiana’ premieres Thursday, September 5 at 8 p.m. on WTIU A new documentary from WTIU Public Television uncovers the hidden and diverse history of distilling across Indiana and its rebirth as a thriving business today. Hoosier Spirits: Distilling in Indiana premieres Thursday, September 5, at 8 p.m. on WTIU and will also be…
Daughter shares Habitat for Humanity connection with mother
“I don’t have good luck,” Kayla Schmitt asserts. That’s how she felt when her mom, Sandy Walter, prodded her to apply to be the next Habitat for Humanity partner family. Sandy knew a Habitat home could be life-changing for Kayla, a single mom raising two children, Jaxon and Grace. Sandy knew because she remembered how…
Commentary: Property taxes vs. local income taxes
by David Bottorff, Indiana Capital Chronicle August 19, 2024 Property tax cuts continue to be a topic in Statehouse circles and among local leaders. Calls to further reduce the growth in property tax collections or reduce property tax collections below current levels, will require a reduction in expenditures or an increase in local income taxes. …
Framing Ferdinand seeking input for future of town
Framing Ferdinand is a newly formed organization seeking 501(c)3 non-profit status and national Main Street America accreditation. The mission is to engage, promote, and grow Ferdinand for the betterment of the community with a vision to build a framework that continues to enhance, connect, and beautify the community. The first milestone to become a Main…
Winning number of Jasper Strassenfest $154k Halfpot announced
The person with ticket number A-5454609 is the winner in this year’s Strassenfest Halfpot.
Governor ceremonially signs into law bills to benefit military members and veterans
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday ceremonially signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) to launch a new public notification for missing and at-risk veterans. The governor also ceremonially signed a law that Bartels sponsored to create and distribute veterans benefits and services posters for display in Hoosier businesses. Bartels, chairman of the…
Country Music icons Lonestar to perform at Jasper Arts Center on March 15
Jasper Community Arts is excited to announce that multi-platinum country music band Lonestar will be performing at the Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This much-anticipated concert promises to be an unforgettable night of music featuring the band’s iconic hits and fan favorites. Known for chart-toppers like “Amazed,” “I’m Already There,” and “My…
2024 Dubois County Leadership Academy capstone projects support Crisis Connection and Haysville Park
The 2024 Dubois County Leadership Academy celebrated the most recent graduates with a convocation at Vincnnes University Jasper. The Academy equips attendees with essential leadership skills, covering leadership essentials, business and entrepreneurship, government and public service, communications, civic leadership, and more. Both teams successfully completed their capstone projects. Team #1 The Crisis Connection team ran…
Council, chief deputy spar over sheriff’s misappropriations
A Dubois County resident’s questions into Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter’s misappropriation of commissary funds led to a sparring match between members of the Dubois County Council and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy at Wednesday’s meeting. Here is a recording of Wednesday’s meeting. This was provided by the county since the stream did not have audio…
Incredible co-headlining show with Jonathan & Abigail Peyton and Philip Bowen scheduled at The Astra on Saturday, September 7
The Astra Theatre is incredibly excited to bring a co-headlining show featuring Jonathan & Abigail Peyton and Philip Bowen to the theatre on Saturday, September 7. Two headliners in one night in one very unique venue! Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for the balcony, $25 for the main floor,…
New deputy/social worker provides skills to help with mental health issues
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office announced Emily Haas’s recent addition as a new deputy/social worker. The sheriff’s office posted on social media that Emily brings a unique blend of law enforcement and social work expertise, making her an invaluable asset to the team and the community. Emily’s path to the sheriff’s office began during her…
Indiana officials make major updates to new high school diploma plan — earning higher ed support
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 14, 2024 The Indiana Department of Education made significant changes to a proposed high school diploma overhaul on Wednesday, including offering just one baseline diploma for all graduates. The announcement follows waves of criticism from Hoosier teachers, parents and students over earlier diploma proposals that would broadly exclude certain…
100 Cooks set to support SWICACC on Sept. 7
100 Cooks Who Care is Old National Bank’s signature fundraiser. In Dubois County, over $839,432 has been raisedsince the inaugural biannual event in 2014. * 2014 – Indiana National Guard Relief Fund* 2016 – E5 Foundation and Dubois County Leukemia Association* 2018 – CASA of Dubois and Orange Counties* …
Three Dubois County farms among those honored by Department of Agriculture
Three Dubois County farms were recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture among the 103 Indiana farm families presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. In Dubois County, the Bartelt-Peters Farm, founded in 1913, was honored for being more than 100 years old. The Bockting Farm,…
Jasper Park Board supports Heart of Jasper courtyard project but wants final approval
Jasper—The Jasper Park Board expressed support for the new courtyard Heart of Jasper is proposing to create at the corner of Fourth and Main (next to Oink, Inc.) in downtown Jasper, but said maintenance and upkeep were top of mind for future approvals for the new project. Ruger Kerstiens, representing Heart of Jasper, presented plans…
Dubois County Museum celebrates 25th anniversary on August 25 with Celebration Singers concert
The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Dubois County Museum on Sunday, August 25, from 1-4:00 p.m. to celebrate the past 25 years and wish well to future years. The museum will be serving cake and ice cream beginning at 1:00 p.m. Volunteers will also be on hand with games and prizes….
