Huntingburg pair release ‘The Singin’ Bug Man’
A new independent country music release is bringing together two people with deep connections to Huntingburg and Southern Indiana. “The Singin’ Bug Man,” performed by Huntingburg country artist David Wayne, was written with former Huntingburg Scout Master Roger Hunter. The song draws inspiration from Wayne’s unique dual career as both a country singer and owner…
Event planning continues for America 250th celebrations in Dubois County
Dubois County’s America 250 Committee will meet on Tuesday June 23 at 6 p.m. EDT at 2 River Center in Jasper The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to use resources most effectively. There has been discussion about planned and potential activities, including quilting, the planting and dedication of Liberty Trees, fireworks…
Jasper approves Baker Tilly contract to navigate local income tax restructuring
Jasper is spending up to $30,000 to study the impact of the anticipated changes to the division of local income tax dollars among taxing units when Senate Enrolled Act 1 takes effect in 2028. The Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously this week to hire Baker Tilly to guide Jasper through the Municipal…
Faith, political leaders celebrate religious freedom after Indiana LG’s Islam comments
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 12, 2026 Prominent Republican leaders joined Democrats, religious leaders and devout Hoosiers at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday to condemn faith-based discrimination — a response to anti-Islam comments Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith made last month, including calling the religion a “demonic death cult.” “In recent weeks, words have…
Being For Others announces round of 2026 grants; $137k to 11 local organizations
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) is proud to announce its first round of 2026 Project Grant recipients, awarding a total of $137,500 to 11 organizations advancing health and wellness across Southern Indiana. BFO’s 2026 Project Grant Cycle 1 received 50 applications from 48 organizations serving communities throughout the Foundation’s eight-county region. Applicants…
$200,000 to support Dubois County CARES’ mission to prevent youth substance use
Jasper – Dubois County CARES has been awarded a $200,000 grant to expand evidence-based substance use prevention and early intervention programming for youth across Dubois County. The grant will be dispersed over two years beginning July 1, 2026. Funding has been provided in part by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health…
The Woomblies Rock Orchestra rocking The Astra
A truly unique live entertainment event will take the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance stage on Saturday, June 27, when the Woomblies Rock Orchestra visits The Astra on the square in Jasper. The Woomblies Rock Orchestra is a powerhouse of 10 musicians, including a three-piece string section, two horns, and a killer rock band playing…
World’s largest rubber duck lands at Holiday World
Mama Duck, a 60-foot-tall rubber duck, has landed at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and is already making waves. Flanked by her smaller rubber duck friends, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck will be nested on the beach of Bahari Wave Pool daily through June 21, weather permitting. “She’s a sight to behold,” said Lauren Crosby,…
Indiana’s first constitution is home again in original state capital
by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 11, 2026 CORYDON, Ind. — Over 200 years since being drafted, Indiana’s first constitution is back home. The state’s original handwritten constitution will be housed temporarily at the Corydon home of Indiana’s third governor, William Hendricks. Gov. Mike Braun visited it Wednesday, as well as the stump of the…
Mary C. Lange to receive Distinguished Citizen Award
Mary C. Lange will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award at a banquet hosted by Scouting America’s Buffalo Trace Council on Oct. 7, 2026, at the Ferdinand Community Center. The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to their communities. The Buffalo Trace Council describes the event as “a…
City of Jasper looking to repurpose two underutilized parks
Jasper is working to open two underutilized park properties up for other uses. The Jasper Park Board approved sending letters to surrounding property owners at both Hochgesang Park and Seng Park as part of efforts to potentially repurpose or clarify ownership of the properties. Legal intern Ella Hopf presented research on both parks, outlining the…
Huntingburg Council weighs staffing issue as resident raises hoarding concerns again
A Huntingburg resident brought a years-long code enforcement dispute back before the city council at Tuesday’s meeting, sparking a wide-ranging conversation about staffing and the limits of the city’s current approach to property violations. Janet Schnell told council members that items had been accumulating on the front porch of a neighboring property despite a permanent…
Indiana issues notice on screwworm inspections and new animal movement requirements
The US Department of Agriculture’s announcement that New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States serves to remind Hoosiers to watch for unusual flies and/or maggots on livestock, poultry and pets. While not currently found in Indiana, the insect pest could be carried into the state via people or animals that have visited an infested area or…
Jasper Youth Baseball honors Ed Ewing for continued support
Ed Ewing still has the Rex Critchlow Award he received more than 70 years ago. “I’ve probably won 200 trophies since then. All of them are gone,” Mr. Ewing said. “I have my Rex Critchlow Award on the shelf next the sink in my bathroom that I see every morning.” The annual award recognizes a…
Mid-States Corridor comment period underway; ends July 1
On June 1, 2026, the Federal Highway Administration announced a 30-day period for the public to send their comments regarding the proposed Mid-States Corridor project for Tier 2, Section 2. This includes the Dubois County portion of the project currently under study. To submit your comments online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/ In addition to submitting comments…
Dubois County Museum voted Best in Indiana in Connection Magazine contest
The Dubois County Museum received word from Indiana Connection Magazine that readers had named it as the Best Museum in the 2026 Best of Indiana contest. The Dubois County Museum was listed in competition with the Indiana Children’s Museum and the Indiana History Museum. Britt Davis, editor of Indiana Connection magazine, the magazine for Indiana’s…
Closed primaries are in vogue with Indiana Republicans. But what would they look like?
by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 8, 2026 Legislation to restrict Indiana’s primary elections to registered members of their respective parties stalled the last two sessions. But a Republican state senate candidate’s push for a recount because of alleged “crossover voting” by Democrats has breathed life into the campaign for closed primaries in Indiana. A…
Dubois County Community Foundation announces $33,659 in grants
The Community Foundation awarded $33,659 in grants to support programs and projects across Dubois County, made possible by The Fund for Dubois County. Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County received a $25,000 grant for a new accessibility initiative to construct ADA-compliant ramps for individuals and households who need safer, easier access to their homes. Funded by: The Fund for…
Public invited to Holy Mass celebrating Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s 75th anniversary
The public is warmly invited to join in a special Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph M. Siegel to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Deaconess Memorial Medical Center and to express gratitude for its service to the community. The Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EDT at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1029…
Quinceañera rehearsal
Twins Marelyn and Mariela Dubon will turn 15 on Saturday, June 6 just in time for their shared quinceañera. The girls have been practicing their six dances, three waltzes and three surprise dances, that are part of the pageantry that will be on display as they are celebrated in a shelter house at Huntingburg’s City…
AES to fund two new emergency vehicles for Huntingburg
The Huntingburg Fire Department will receive funding from AES to acquire two new emergency vehicles: a new medical response truck and pumper truck. Fire Chief Donnie Heim presented the vehicle acquisition requests to the Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety during its regular meeting on Thursday. According to Heim, the new medical truck would…
His Heart Ministry is love in action
Earlier this year, Katrina Buse came upstairs from her prayer room in tears. She knew what she had to do and knew it wouldn’t be easy. “I’m going to have to quit my job,” she told her husband Scott. Katrina’s decision came from something that had been building for a couple of years. Through daily…
Kimball 15th Street location to close
Thursday, employees at Kimball’s 15th Street plant learned the parent company, HNI, would be closing the location. According to the company, HNI is consolidating production and personnel from the Jasper 15th Street facility into other existing operations in Jasper and Salem, Indiana, as well as other HNI facilities. The transition of production and employees is expected…
Huntingburg Board recommends major Fourth Street repair option
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved a reconstruction plan for Fourth Street that involves installing a concrete base underneath the existing brick pavers. This, at an estimated $692,000, represents the most expensive of five options presented by VS Engineering to address the deteriorating conditions on the downtown street. “I think we…
City of Huntingburg seeking 250 runners/walkers for special June 5-5-5
The City of Huntingburg invites everyone to join in an evening of fun, fitness, and community at the June 5-5-5 250th 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event will begin with registration for the Fun Run/Walk at 4:30 p.m. at Huntingburg City Hall, with activities on 4th…
Juneteenth Community Event this Saturday
The public is invited to join Jasper Arts and The Jasper Public Library in celebrating the fifth Annual JuneteenthCommunity Event in the Atrium in the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center this Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the anniversary of June 19, 1865, an annual holiday commemorating the end…
Braun extends suspension of Indiana’s gas taxes for another month
by Mackenzi Klemann and Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 3, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun extended an emergency order Wednesday suspending Indiana’s gasoline taxes for another 30 days. The suspension of the 62.5 cents per gallon of taxes that would otherwise be collected has contributed to Indiana having the nation’s lowest statewide average pump prices….
Jasper Arts and Dubois County Pride partner for Community Pride Month Art Installation
Jasper Arts and Dubois County Pride are proud to once again partner on a collaborative community art installation celebrating Pride Month 2026. Titled “In Every Storm, We Shine,” the exhibit highlights the creativity, resilience, and voices of the local community through a large-scale immersive installation located in the Black Box Theater at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The installation features an eight-foot…
Just for kicks
Jasper Park and Rec hosted the first Tuesday morning kickball session at Bohnert Park. Jasper Parks Special Event Coordinator Janessa Wagner does a great job controlling the chaos and competitive nature of the kids while ensuring no one gets left out of the fun.
Crossvine Solar: Residents push commissioners on road safety, more
Dubois County Commissioners voted to allow a two-week closure of County Road 500 West between 750 South and 900 South to accommodate underground utility work for the AES Crossline Solar project during their meeting on Monday. The closure will enable AES to complete boring operations for underground electrical lines, with work planned to continue 24…
Being For Others announces $500k in grants impacting Dubois and Orange counties
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) announced Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and Team OC (Our Community) as recipients of the 2026 Community Collaboration Grant program. The $500,000 investment will support two collaborative projects: “Screens in Balance: Dubois County Digital Wellness” and “Orange County Bridge to Stability Housing Collaborative.” In 2025, BFO worked with…
