Commentary: Tax reform is essential for the future of Indiana agriculture
by Randy Kron, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 22, 2024 It’s the heat of the summer, which means farmers are constantly monitoring the weather, tending to livestock, and focusing on pest and disease management for their crops. Unfortunately, this summer also finds landowners reeling from property tax statements that hit mailboxes during planting season. Farmers are…
Crew’s Card Shop: A new place to hang out and make memories in Huntingburg
The crew in Crew’s Card Shop refers to the four friends in Huntingburg who spent hours and hours together growing up in the 80s and 90s. At first, biking all over town, visiting card shops and candy shops, and eventually cruising to Wally’s to drink some 40s and play some shoot ’em up games (translation:…
Sam Morrow, Harbor and Home, and The Goodwin Brothers highlight 14th annual Ferdinand Folk Festival
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, brought to you by Best HomeFurnishings, returns to beautiful 18th Street Park, for our 14th annual event. Six local, regional,and national artists make up the 2024 lineup. Our headline artist, Sam Morrow, has carved out a sound that exists somewhere outside ofgenre and geography. It’s his…
Fire destroys barn, tractors, farm equipment
A fire destroyed a 100-plus-year-old barn and its contents Thursday evening west of Schnellville. The Schnellville and St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire at the Knust residence at 6185 East Schnellville Road shortly before 6 p.m. When they arrived, the 50-foot-by-80-foot timber-frame structure belonging to the Knust family was fully engulfed, said…
Emerging Artist contest announced by Lincoln Amphitheatre
Lincoln Amphitheatre and 101 Country WBDC are holding an opening act contest for August 10 Walker County show The Lincoln Amphitheatre and 101 Country WBDC FM have partnered to host a contest, the winner of which will open for Warner Music Nashville’s Walker County in Lincoln City on Saturday, August 10. “The Lincoln Amphitheatre is…
Jasper Kiwanis half pot supports Jasper High School Scholarship
Kiwanis President Stu Holland, former Jasper Mayor Bill Schmidt and treasurer Ed Kreilein picked the winner, Kevin Bayer, at Tuesday’s Kiwanis meeting held at the Knights of Columbus. The pot was $1,860 and proceeds will support the scholarships the Jasper Kiwanis awards to Jasper High School students each year. In 2023, the Jasper Kiwanis awarded…
Huntingburg undertakes massive wastewater improvement project
Tuesday, the City of Huntingburg celebrated the commencement of a major infrastructure project designed to support the city’s continued growth–a new wastewater treatment facility. As part of its plan to update this important infrastructure component, the city is set to invest up to $50 million in the new treatment facility and make major updates to…
Homeland Security says ride that injured juvenile failed inspection
Update: The Indiana Department of Homeland Security reported the following violations were found in the inspection conducted on Tuesday. The ride was last inspected on June 11, 2024. At that time, two of the rider carriages were sealed out (deemed unusable) due to safety violations. Those carriages were not being utilized in Dubois County, which…
Column: So many books, so little time
“So Many Books, So Little Time.” For decades, I’ve seen this written on T-shirts, coffee cups, bumper stickers, book markers, etc. It’s even the main title of a book by Sara Nelson, which I haven’t had time to read yet. “So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading” was published in 2004. …
Dubois County Substance Abuse Council becomes Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery & Prevention Council (ARC)
The Dubois County Substance Abuse Council announced its rebranding to the Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery & Prevention Council, or Dubois County ARC. The nonprofit said in a press release that this change reflects its commitment to using less stigmatizing language while maintaining the core mission of supporting recovery and prevention efforts within the community….
Seven days added to Holiday World operating calendar
Seven days have been added to the August operating calendar for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. These days total more than 60 additional hours for August. The additional days are August 5-9 and August 12 and 13. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari were recently named America’s top theme park, according to theHomeToGo Theme Park Index….
Student-led CommUNITY Pickleball and Fun
Dubois County CARES (Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies) and the Tri-County YMCA hosted a recent CommUNITY Fun Day for local students at the Clem and Mary Lange YMCA in Ferdinand. Students from throughout the county were invited to the YMCA for games, crafts, food and drinks, and a pickleball tournament. Prizes and drawings…
Comedian Kevin Farley set to bring the laughs to The Astra on Saturday, August 17
The Astra Theatre will welcome Kevin Farley for a comedic performance on Saturday, August 17. Farley has truly established himself as a comedic presence both on the big screen and off. Multitasking as a comedian, actor, and writer seems easy for Farley because he does it all with a fabulous sense of humor. Tickets are…
Dubois County 4-H Fair this week
The 2024 Dubois County 4-H Fair runs this week from Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19. Thank You, Dubois County! This heartfelt thank you goes out to the incredible volunteers, generous donors, and supportive friends of 4-H throughout Dubois County. Your selflessness in giving your time, talents, and resources enriches the lives of countless…
Huntingburg ranks in “The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit” in USA
Huntingburg–Each year, Smithsonian Magazine celebrates the many small towns that make up the heart of America. This year, Huntingburg Indiana made the ranking amongst the 15 best small towns, designated as the “Baseball-Obsessed Small Town.” The article highlights the Huntingburg League Stadium, featured as the home field to the “Peaches” in the hit-motion picture, “A League of Their Own.” Tours…
Memorial Hospital Foundation earns nomination for Charity Navigator Community Choice Award
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has named the Memorial Hospital Foundation in the medium-sized organization category in the 2024 Community Choice Awards. The announcement was made on July 8, 2024, and the deadline for round one voting is Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The nomination comes as a result of Memorial Hospital…
Body of Evansville man recovered from Patoka Lake
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of an Evansville man after recovering his body from Patoka Lake Sunday. At approximately 1:43 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the overlook dam after receiving a report of a person going underwater and not resurfacing. Conservation officer divers arrived on scene and recovered…
Section of Hunters Crossing Pass closed for water main repair
Huntingburg–Due to Water Main Repair work on Hunters Crossing Pass, the Water Department has closed the road between Veterans Parkway and Wilson Circle today, July 15, 2024, until further notice. Please find an alternate route during the work.
Jasper Parklands lookout tower and prescribed burn discussed
When The Parklands plans were created, a lookout tower and amphitheater were among the items included as a future addition to the popular park. At Tuesday’s Jasper Park and Recreation Board meeting, the board reviewed the original plans and a few options for lookout tower designs. Though no clear plan forward was set in motion,…
CARES gives 4 leadership awards to graduates
Dubois County Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies gave monetary leadership awards to four county graduates at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Southridge High School graduate Ruth Sherer, who was instrumental in starting the CARES clubs in local schools, received a $500 award. Receiving $250 awards were Southridge High School graduate Richard…
6th Annual Rock Lotto set to return to Astra Theatre on Saturday, July 20.
The fan-favorite event, Rock Lotto, is set up for its annual return to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Saturday, July 20. A special thank you goes out to Jasper Engines & Transmissions, as they are sponsoring this truly unique evening of entertainment. Doors for this performance will open at 6:30 p.m. with bands…
Rotary Club of Dubois County announces 2024 ATHENA Award finalists
Five Dubois County female business and community leaders have been chosen as finalists for the Rotary Club of Dubois County’s ATHENA International Leadership Awards Presentation. This year’s event will take place Wednesday, September 18th, at the Huntingburg Event Center, where all nominees will be celebrated, and one finalist will be named the ATHENA Leadership Award…
More than cardboard, Card Guys is a community
Card Guys Sports Cards is simply that: two guys, John Hellman and Brian Mullen, who like collecting, trading and selling sports cards, got together and decided to open a store on Main Street in Jasper to build a community. “I have always loved sports, collecting and investing as a hobby. The sports card hobby allows…
Forest Park to undertake major updates to its athletic facilities with generous donation
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation will be updating Forest Park’s athletic facilities thanks to a generous donation. Thanks to a generous donation from Mary C. Lange, these improvements mark a significant milestone for Forest Park Athletics and promise a bright future for its athletes and programs. Alongside the transformation, Forest Park proudly anouncd the new…
CommUNITY Fun Day for Teens set for July 13
Dubois County CARES in partnership with Tri-County YMCA is sponsoring a free CommUNITY Fun Day for Dubois County youth ages 14 to 19. Activities will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Clem and Mary Lange YMCA at 131 E. 16th St., Ferdinand. CARES stands for Coalition for Adolescent Resilience…
Actors Community Theatre to present ‘The Sound of Music’
Actors Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2024 Summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Directed and Choreographed by Kayla Kelley, of Owensboro, KY, this classic musical promises to entertain all ages with its inspirational story, based on the post-World-War II memoir of Maria Augusta…
Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer returns to Dubois County 4-H Fair this July
Friendly competition presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st returns for third year Farm Credit Mid-America and Dubois County Fair are excited to announce the return of Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer. Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st, this friendly competition helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks…
State police investigating fatal crash
Indiana State Police investigators from the Sellersburg Post are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Daviess County man Wednesday afternoon. Around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on I-64 eastbound near the 99.5 mile marker approximately five miles west of the Corydon exit. Once on the scene,…
Jasper’s Jobs for America’s Graduates Specialist honored
Southwest Indiana Workforce Board’s Region 11 Jobs for America’s Graduates Specialist Jamie Ruxer of Jasper High School was announced the JAG Indiana Specialist of the Year. A JAG Specialist develops future leaders and helps youth remain in school by providing relevant and challenging classroom and work-based learning experiences to develop students’ personal, leadership and employability…
Duck Duck Blue: Buy, sell, trade fun toys and great kids’ clothing
Dallas Blanton and Lauren Daunhauer’s ideas collided in December, resulting in Duck Duck Blue, a new store specializing in used toys and children’s clothing that opens in Jasper this week. “I had long dreamed of a toy store,” Dallas explained, adding he’s been an avid collector for a long time. With two young growing boys,…
Memorial Hospital announces 2024 LCM Volunteer of the Year Award recipient
Larry Wheatley has been named the 2024 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Volunteer of the Year Award recipient at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. This award is named in honor of the Little Company of Mary Sisters – USA, the founders of Memorial Hospital. Wheatley is the seventh recipient for this annual award that…
