Local elected officials attend special training session
Six members of the Dubois County Council attended the Indiana County Councils Association (ICCA) annual conference meeting held June 21 and 22 in Hamilton County, Indiana. The meeting was called by the State Board of Accounts for the purpose of reviewing new legislation and providing professional development. The conference included education on the Open Door Law,…
Dine, Dance & Shop supports Drew family in pancreatic cancer battle
Courtney Hagedorn Drew, 36, has been battling Stage-4 Pancreatic Cancer since being diagnosed in March. The 36-year-old mother of two children, Jaxton, 6, and Emersyn, 4, is a United States Coast Guard veteran. She and her husband, Rusty (Huntingburg’s assistant chief of police), live in Huntingburg. The family’s life has been turned upside down. Courtney…
Update to Holland shooting
The Indiana State Police released an update on the shooting that occurred near Holland last week. On June 20th, 2024, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office released a public safety statement regarding a domestic situation just outside of Holland, in Dubois County, which resulted in a male subject, David Williamson Jr., 63, allegedly shooting a female…
4-H Fair Queen contest this Sunday at Jasper High School
The Dubois County 4-H Fair Queen contest will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Jasper High School auditorium. Before the contest though, the 4-H Fashion Revue returns to the fair with participants taking the Jasper High School Auditorium stage at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to both events….
‘Keeping Mr. Lincoln’ to debut at the Lincoln Amphitheatre June 27-29
Keeping Mr. Lincoln, the Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2024 signature Lincoln production, will make its debut at the historic venue with a three-night run beginning this Thursday, June 27, and ending with a finale on Saturday, June 29. A civil war reenactment ensemble, Red Bank ReUnion Band, will perform in the mezzanine before the start of each…
Taking to the skies at Jasper RC Flyers open house
Jasper — The Jasper RC Flyers club open house held on June 22, 2024, was a tremendous success, according to organizers. The event, which took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1103 S 350 W, Jasper, attracted a diverse crowd of all ages, including families and aviation enthusiasts. One of the day’s highlights…
Column: Free Mom Hugs—and Dad Hugs, too
Here on All American Road, LGBTQIA+ Street seemingly intersects with, and runs straight through, our home. We embrace the queer lives that are part of the open fabric of our blended family. We are proud Pride parents. My stepson, Cameron, is trans male. When I was warmly welcomed into my new family in 2017, Cameron…
Portion of Highland Street closed to traffic Tuesday
The Jasper Street Department will close Highland Street between 3rd Avenue and St. James Street starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Highland Street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Motorists should use Liberty or “A” Street as detour. This closure will take place barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen event.
A hot Heimatfest
A hot Saturday lowered the crowds a bit but didn’t stop attendees from having a great time at the Heimatfest this past weekend.
Police seeking suspect involved in Holland shooting
Updated: Police located Williamson as of 1:47 p.m. on Friday. Police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting near Holland that occurred Friday morning. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office, the responded to a domestic situation just outside of Holland in which a David Williamson Jr., 63, allegedly shot a female victim….
Kenny Speed named 2024-25 Rotary Club of Dubois County President
Kenny Speed was officially introduced as president of the Rotary Club of Dubois County for the 2024-2025 term at the club’s meeting on Thursday, June 20th. His term will officially begin July 1. Speed, Account Executive for DC Broadcasting, succeeds Dan Collignon, Regional Executive Vice President for German American Bank. Speed is a resident of…
Huntingburg adding pickleball courts
City crews will break ground on pickleball courts in Huntingburg City Park in the coming weeks if the weather holds. Parks Director Dale Payne wasn’t sure when they would open for the public but said foundation work should begin after the department finishes the parking lot at Northside Park. The three new courts will be…
Jasper Council approves tax abatement for Indiana Furniture development
The Jasper Common Council approved a resolution for a tax abatement for the planned unit development in the former Indiana Furniture building at the corner of Mill and 13th Streets. The 10-year abatement covers 100 percent of the entity’s property tax for the first seven years before stepping down by 25 percent each year for…
Dubois County Records Library hours reduced to 3 days a week
Jasper–Dubois County is announcing the NEW HOURS of the Dubois County Records Library starting on June 24, 2024. The new hours will be three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dubois County Courthouse will continue to offer a Records Librarian to serve the public’s needs. Previously, there was a…
Dubois County Leadership Academy team seeking help for Crisis Connection project
Dubois County Leadership Academy Team #1 members have launched “Project Safe Ride” to help find or fund a safe and reliable vehicle to add to Crisis Connection’s fleet. The group is part of the county-wide initiative designed to foster and grow leadership skills for current and upcoming business and community leaders. To culminate the program,…
Scott Beckman to receive Distinguished Citizen Award
Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council will honor Dr. Scott Beckman with the 32nd annual Distinguished Citizen Award on October 9, 2024. The award will be presented during a Distinguished Citizen Award Banquet to be held at the Huntingburg Event Center. For reservations, questions, or to support the event, please contact: Buffalo Trace Council, B.S.A….
Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club competing in American Radio Relay League
The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club (PVARC) is participating in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day event which runs from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024. ARRL Field Day is an annual nationwide exercise that tests amateur radio operators and equipment, as well as their ability to…
Ferdinand Heimatfest opens this Friday
The Ferdinand Heimatfest featuring great music, fun and food will be held at the Ferdinand Community Center this Friday and Saturday. The annual event sponsored by MasterBrand is hosted by a nonprofit organization formed to highlight Ferdinand and Dubois County. The bulk of the funds raised are donated to the Ferdinand Community Endowment and Dubois…
Public invited to celebrate new mural at Child Advocacy Center
Dubois County Community Foundation and Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC) invite the public to a dedication in celebration of the new mural at the Child Advocacy Center, Center on Fifth. The event will take place on June 25 at 3:00 PM. The mural was painted by Bloomington-based artist Adam Long and depicts a…
Hometown Music holds Spring Recital
On Sunday, June 9, Hometown Music held its Spring Recital at Christ Community Church in Dale, Indiana. Twenty-seven students, their families and friends, and five teachers attended. Students of all levels performed on piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and violin. A special thanks to Daryl Lovell for setting up the video camera which…
Dubois County Sheriff forming dedicated courthouse security team
Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter will move forward with a plan to create a dedicated courthouse security team and add security measures to the center of county government after being given the go-ahead by county elected officials on Monday. Sheriff Kleinhelter’s proposal includes placing courthouse and the annex security in the hands of four dedicated…
Dubois County Health Department hosting discussion group on new health & wellness initiative
We want to hear from you! Our health educators at Dubois County Health Department are hosting a discussion group to gather feedback from our community on health and wellness. Adults who have families with kids from ages 7-17 are invited to the Dubois County Health Department on Monday, June 24 from noon to 1 p.m….
America’s first audience-participation drone show to debut at Holiday World
America’s first audience-participation drone show will debut at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari on June 22. Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks spectacular will feature 500 drones, and a daily guest vote will determine one of the show’s final scenes. This is the third consecutive year Holiday World has hosted a drone show, and…
Reckless driving, waving gun complaint unfounded; no arrest
Monday, Jasper Police responded to the report of a driver running people off the road while waving a gun; however, they determined the report was unfounded after stopping the reported vehicle. According to police, they received the call about the reckless vehicle at 5:20 p.m. The caller stated the suspect vehicle was on U.S. 231…
Updated: Deputies investigating crash that killed Jasper resident
Update: The driver has been identified as April Thacker, 45, of Jasper. She is a single mother of three children. A crash that took the life of a Jasper resident and sent another to the hospital is still under investigation by the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, Ms. Thacker was northbound on U.S….
Oil cooler issue sidelining new Indiana State Police Dodge Durango patrol vehicles
The Indiana State Police are having issues with the Dodge Durangos the organization uses for its patrol vehicles. In a press release regarding the problems, the department explained that it has been transitioning from the Dodge Charger, which it has used for its police fleet since 2010, to the Dodge Durango police package vehicle since…
New equipment takes labor-intensive sting out of baling straw
Finding workers for baling straw has been an issue for the local landscaping business, Patriot & Sons Lawn Care, for several years. Since taking over Pfaff’s Lawn Care in 2018, Jared and Jillian have spent early summer days gathering up to 15 people to help them put away thousands of bales of straw. It’s not…
Barbasol Bash at Bohnert
The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department joined in the shaving cream fun at the annual Shaving Cream Wiffleball game held at Bohnert Park in Jasper. Put on by the Jasper Park and Recreation Department, this is one of the many summer activities they have going on for kids. They have activities announced on their Facebook page…
St. Anthony Road West to be closed for two months
The Dubois County Highway Department will close St Anthony Road West beginning Monday, June 17, 2024. The road will be closed approximately a half mile north of County Road 450 South for a bridge replacement. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the work is expected to last approximately two months.
Check out the inaugural Frosting Faux Pas Cake Decorating Contest at the 4-H Fair
Event Details: Each challenger team will test their decorating skills by attempting to recreate a professionally decorated cake. This fun and friendly competition will see participants competing against 4-H members and other celebrity challengers. To add an extra layer of excitement, we will also have special lightning round challenges where you can win assistance from…
Public notice: Rotary Club of Dubois County seeks to host innovative readiness training program
Notice to Medical providers, labor unions, and private individuals: The Rotary Club of Dubois County intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program. The assistance will provide medically underserved residents of Dubois and surrounding counties with access to no-cost dental, vision, and health screenings, examinations, and services. The proposed assistance…
