Full-scale law enforcement training exercise planned at Jasper High School this week
The Jasper Police Department is hosting a full-scale training exercise at the Jasper High School this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The department reports that the public will see the heavy presence of several law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services and first responders at the high school and surrounding area. Officials are asking…
Barking dog dispute leads to attempted murder charge
Perry County – A late-night dispute between neighbors over a barking dog resulted in the arrest of Tyler Richardson, 32, of St. Croix, for attempted murder and several other felony offenses. According to investigators from the Jasper Indiana State Police Post, police responded to a residence located at 12095 State Route 62 in St. Croix…
Officials: Jasper fortunate rivers and streams were low during Wednesday’s deluge
While the National Weather Service uses the Jasper Wastewater Plant rainfall gauge to record rain levels in the city, in some areas of Jasper, the rain event that occurred last Wednesday was significantly higher than it recorded. “It always seems low,” Jasper Stormwater Chad Mundy told the Stormwater Board at Monday’s meeting. He heard reports…
Engineering firm opening new office in Huntingburg
Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. (Commonwealth) announced hiring John Wetzel, PE, as a new Senior Project Manager starting on July 22. Additionally, Mr. Wetzel will be stationed in and lead a new Commonwealth office in Huntingburg, which will officially open in the fall of 2024. The new office will be at 511 E. 4th Street, Suite 200,…
Striped and hybrid striped bass stocked in Indiana lakes
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) East Fork State Fish Hatchery recently completed annual striped bass and hybrid striped bass stockings. More than 78,000 striped bass fingerlings and 146,000 hybrid striped bass fingerlings were added to 12 lakes around the state. The stocked fish averaged 1–2 inches in length. The breakdown of stockings of…
Soar into excitement at the Jasper RC Flyers Strassenfest Fly-in
The Jasper RC Flyers club announced the Strassenfest Fly-in, a highly anticipated event in the RC aircraft community, taking place on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Gates will open at 10 a.m., inviting aviation enthusiasts and families to join us for a day filled with exciting activities and impressive flying displays at 1103 S 350 W,…
Impact from Wednesday’s rains still being assessed
City officials are still collecting data on the rain and flash flooding that impacted much of Jasper Wednesday evening. Gauges recorded rainfall in the city exceeding 5.5 inches. The deluge overwhelmed storm sewers not designed to handle singular rain events of that magnitude, stranding vehicles and damaging buildings and structures. Jasper Volunteer Firefighters rescued a…
(Updated) Roads clear as of Monday: More roads impacted by high water
Earlier this morning, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that three county roads had been impacted by high water from the recent rains. Since then, the list has been updated. Bainbridge Township Old Huntingburg Road north of County Road 400 South is impacted by Patoka River Patoka Township County Road 400 South east of U.S….
Little Miss and Mister Strassenfest contestants announced
The 2024 Little Miss & Mister, Junior Miss, and Miss Strassenfest pageants will be held on July 27 at Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper. The Little Miss and Mister pageant will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and then the Junor Miss and Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place at 6 p.m. The…
Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest pageant contestants announced
The 2024 Little Miss & Mister, Junior Miss, and Miss Strassenfest pageants are set to occur on July 27 at Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper. The Little Miss and Mister pageant will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and then the Junor Miss and Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place at 6 p.m….
Rain closes Dubois County Museum
Due to flooding in the area, the Dubois County Museum will close for a few days with hopes to reopen on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The rain that fell Wednesday caused a backup of water at 30th and Newton Streets that entered the museum and wet the floors in the log house and Wildlife areas. The…
Jasper Community Arts featuring stellar performances for 2024-2025 season
Jasper Community Arts is thrilled to announce an extraordinary 2024-2025 performance season lineup, featuring renowned artists and diverse genres at the Jasper Arts Center. This season promises to captivate audiences with performances from award-winning musicians, Broadway legends, and celebrated comedians. Season Highlights: Hunter Hayes: The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will grace the stage with exceptional talent and…
Indiana lost nearly 350k acres of farmland in 12 years, state estimates; Productivity increased in same timeframe
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 1, 2024 Indiana lost about 345,700 acres of farmland to other purposes between 2010 and 2022, but agricultural productivity still increased, the state found in a study released Monday. Most of it was lost to residential development around the edges of cities and suburban areas, according to the…
Leadership Academy team seeking help to impact Haysville Park
A Dubois County Leadership Academy team is seeking community help to complete its capstone project for the 2024 class year. The Dubois County Leadership Academy is a county-wide initiative sponsored by the Leadership Pillars. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit, standalone entity. Every year, teams collaborate to create a capstone project to help Dubois County residents. …
Cops Cycling for Survivors set to make statewide tour next week
Monday, July 8, 2024 marks the start of the 23rd annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana. The ride pays respect to Indiana’s fallen law enforcement heroes and lets their survivors know they and their loved ones are not forgotten. Cops Cycling for Survivors’ motto is “Riding to Remember,” and each year, the…
NBA coach joining local basketball school for special clinic
DC Hoop School will host a basketball clinic in July featuring NBA Coach Brett Gunning and Houston Rockets Chaplain Mike Rosas. DC Hoop School is an initiative by JD Ramirez, a local pastor and business owner, to create a permanent basketball training facility in Haysville in 2025. JD said the goal is “to mobilize the…
Increased Dubois County tourism supports new $100K matching grant program
Visit Dubois County, Inc. has announced they have $100,000 available for matching grants up to $75,000 for projects that enhance and expand tourism in Dubois County. The Dubois County Tourism Capital Improvement Fund (DCTCIF) program is a competitive, 1:1 matching grant with awarded amounts between $10,000 and $75,000 per project. Any and all entities are…
Column: The brief history of his Standing-O
I experienced my first-ever STANDING OVATION—finally! This, after hosting, and performing in, an estimated 160 musical-comedy benefit shows from 2011 to 2024, first “Will Read and Sing for Food,” then its spinoff, “Wait . . . What?” Yes—a Standing-O. Thirteen years in the making! Not the obligatory Sitting-O, for which I’ve been conditioned. I’ve experienced…
Six Dubois County students among recipients of state teaching scholarship
Indiana Higher Ed Commission Awards Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded over 300 scholarships in the eighth year of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. The following six Dubois County students were among those 300 who received scholarships. Selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and additional…
Here is the 2024 Miss and Teen Miss Dubois County 4-H court
2024 Miss Dubois County: Brenna Brosmer Miss First runner-up: Lexi Fuhrman Miss Second runner-up: Aubrey Lubbehusen Miss Third runner-up: Madison Wathen Miss congeniality and photogenic: Brenna Brosmer 2024 Teen Miss Dubois County: Amerynn Fetter Teen First runner-up: Stella Mahar Teen Second runner-up: Ava Verkamp More photos here:
July programs at the Dubois County Museum
The Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street (US 231) in Jasper announces their programming for July. It will be a busy month at the museum. Visitors are invited to grab a copy of the summertime Scavenger Hunt, called “Feel the Heat”. Visitors are instructed to read the clues that propel them on a…
2024 Celestine Streetfest fun
Saturday was for fun, food, entertainment and friends at the Celestine Streetfest. Here are a few photos of this year’s celebration, which included the newest addition: a fire truck pulling contest. Here are a few photos from the concert put on by The Boot Scoots.
Disciple set to bring Christian Rock Music to The Astra on Sunday, July 14
On Sunday, July 14, The Astra Theatre will be rocking when American Christian Rock band Disciple takes to the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage for what is sure to be another memorable night of live music at this historical venue! Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for the balcony,…
Local DAR members attend 133rd Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this past week in the nation’s capital for the 133rd Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at…
Conservation Officers investigating Patoka Lake death
UPDATE: The body of the swimmer recovered Sunday from Patoka Lake has been identified as Axel Xavier Richardson, 24, of Indianapolis. A cause of death is pending autopsy results. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake Sunday evening. At approximately 6 p.m., Orange County Dispatch was…
YMCA LIVESTRONG: 12-week program helps cancer survivors recover
The Tri-County YMCA announces the launch of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a 12 week program to help cancer survivors reclaim their total health. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is an evidence-based program that has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of adults recovering from cancer since its launch in 2007. Cancer is a life-changing disease…
Celebration Singers presenting free concert at St. Peter Celestine Catholic Church
The Celebration Singers will present a FREE concert at St. Peter Celestine Catholic Church on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The public is invited to attend the one-hour program, featuring lively spiritual songs, patriotic numbers and well-known favorites. Featuring approximately 60 voices this season, the all-volunteer non-profit community choir comprises musicians from Dubois, Spencer and Pike…
Fireworks safety and responsibility heading into the holiday
Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang has issued information regarding the safe and proper use of fireworks on the 4th of July. Chief Hochgesang asks residents to be respectful and courteous of their neighbors by following the guidelines the State of Indiana has set for fireworks and to remember to set a good example for your…
PRIDE Festival adds to mosaic of Dubois County
The Dubois County PRIDE Festival’s impact on the LGBTQ+ individuals in Dubois County who feel seen, heard, and understood for one beautiful day in the park is immeasurable. The annual festival returns to the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza at 150 Third Avenue in Jasper this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. According to organizers, the…
Huntingburg’s avenue of veterans honors those who served
Huntingburg’s Fourth Street is now an avenue of banners honoring the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military. Through a unique program with the Huntingburg Merchants and the City of Huntingburg, community members were offered the opportunity to purchase a banner in honor of a veteran to be on…
Mural brings touch of happiness to Center on Fifth
Adam Long hid little treasures among the watery depths of the 1,800 square-foot mural on the east side of the Center on Fifth building. If you look long and hard, you can find a football, flipflop, sunglasses, a heart (every mural Adam completes has a heart for his wife), beachball, the sunken Titanic, a key,…
