Jasper High School to hold drill involving emergency services on Monday, April 29
Jasper High School will have several emergency services on scene on Monday, April 29 as the corporation conducts an indoor reunification drill. School reunification drills are planned exercises that are carried out to prepare schools, students, first responders, and parents for the process of reuniting with their families following an emergency situation in the building. At times,…
Section of Clay Street to be closed 3 weeks for wastewater service repair
Huntingburg — Due to sewer main replacement on Clay Street, the road will be closed for three weeks beginning on Monday, April 29, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Work will be done one block at a time, beginning on the 6th Street end of Clay Street and continuing to Church Avenue…
Music on Main-Saturday April 27th
Jasper — Heart of Jasper invites you to Square in downtown Jasper for Music on Main Saturday April 27th. Debbie Schuetter will be performing from 11:00am-1:00pm by the firepit. Enjoy live music while shopping, dining, and socializing on the Square. Music on Main is every Saturday in April and May on the Square in Jasper…
Gov. Holcomb announces $1.4B Toyota investment in Princeton
Company’s new battery electric SUV grows Toyota’s total Indiana investment to $8B, solidifying its long-term stability in Southwest Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Toyota will locate assembly of an all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Indiana, investing $1.4 billion at its Princeton facility and bolstering the state’s leadership in the future of…
Dubois County DAR holds essay contest reception
The Dubois County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its annual American History Essay Contest Reception on Sunday, April 21 at Jasper Middle School. After welcoming everyone, Dubois County DAR Regent Karen Adams led the audience in the DAR Opening Ritual of an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the…
Public notice: Cellco Partnership proposes to modify communication tower near Celestine
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to modify ground and tower-based equipment on a 290.3-foot Self-Support Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 10546 East SR 164, Celestine, Dubois County, IN 47521, Lat: 38-22-12.331, Long: -86-42-41.978. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties…
High Ponies with a higher purpose
High Ponies is about two hours of controlled chaos each Tuesday evening in April. Led by Jill Wigand and her entourage of volunteer Jasper High School Dance team members, about 180 to 200 girls and some boys fill the Jasper Middle School gym. Through the evening, they move from station to station, performing and practicing…
City seeking input for new emergency alert system option
Jasper residents are invited to take part in a survey to help in the potential creation of a new emergency alert system. The system is being explored with the help of students from Indiana University and is designed to provide another option to transmit critical information to residents in a timely manner during emergencies. The…
Rooted in family, faith and community
The joke is that Aaron isn’t allowed to attend auctions unsupervised. As part of his family’s Southern Illinois business, Aaron attended auctions and business sales to purchase used greenhouses and other gardening supply business equipment. The equipment was refurbished and sold to other greenhouses, growers, or horticultural businesses. It just so happened that on President’s…
County continues working through reclamation efforts at Shamrock Mine
The county continues efforts to mitigate the impact of Solar Source’s abrupt closing of the Shamrock Coal mine north of Ireland in 2020. Highway Superintendent Steve Berg told the commissioner last week that he is meeting with Michael Costello to discuss the finalized plans for the county’s roads. Costello, an independent consultant for the insurance…
Spring Medication Take Back Day Saturday, April 27
Be a part of the addiction solution by bringing your expired, unused, and unwanted pharmaceuticals and disposing of them at the Dubois County Medication Collection on Saturday, April 27, in collaboration with the DEA National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Event. The Jasper State Police Post, located at 2209 Newton Street, will host the collection from…
U.S. 231 work to close road over weekend; Lane restrictions to follow
Huntingburg–The Indiana Department of Transportation will close a section of U.S. 231/North Main Street in Huntingburg north of State Road 64 from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6, 2024. Both lanes of traffic on U.S. 231/North Main will be closed at the railroad tracks from the State Road 64 intersection to the 10th Street…
Commentary: Too few Hoosiers vote. They see through the illusion of choice
by Oseye Boyd, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 18, 2024 “Your vote counts.” “If you don’t vote, you can’t complain.” “Your vote matters.” “Your ancestors shed their blood, sweat and tears, some even died for your right to vote. You honor them by voting.” I’ve heard those words in one form or another throughout my lifetime….
Solar Eclipse visitors to Children’s Museum of Indianapolis may have been exposed to measles
Health Department Reports Possible Measles Exposure to Visitors of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on April 8 The Marion County Public Health Department is advising individuals who attended the solar eclipse event on April 8, 2024, at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis of their possible exposure to a person with measles. This person is not…
Siebert, Klem honored at Junior Achievement Hall of Fame breakfast
U.B. “Butch” Klem and the late Robert Siebert were inducted into the Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame at the annual breakfast held on Thursday. Mr. Klem and Mr. Siebert will join the 16 laureates honored at the Dubois County Museum in a special display that includes audio/video vignettes of their achievements and…
Dubois County CARES seeking input on alcohol and vaping from parents
Parents of children in Dubois County schools are urged to participate in Dubois County CARES’ biennial parent survey. The questionnaire, which takes only a few minutes to complete, asks parents to share their perceptions and opinions about youth using alcohol and vaping nicotine or marijuana. Responses are anonymous. According to Dubois County Coalition for Adolescent…
Alcohol Awareness Month: Some Dubois County Numbers
As Dubois County CARES recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month, the nonprofit organization is sharing some lesser-known statistics about Dubois County students from the 2023 Indiana Youth Survey. The survey is administered by Prevention Insights of Indiana University’s School of Public Health in partnership with the Dubois County Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies….
Trooper Villanueva receives 2023 Trooper of the District Award
Jasper — Lieutenant Jason Allen, Jasper District Commander, announced Trooper Jon Villanueva has been selected as the 2023 “Trooper of the District.” Trooper Villanueva was recognized today in Indianapolis by Superintendent Douglas G. Carter, along with other troopers who were selected by their respective districts. “This honor is bestowed upon a deserving Trooper that exemplifies…
Schnellville Volunteer Fire Department to receive new gear through state funding
The Schnellville Volunteer Fire Department is set to receive about $250,000 in essential personal protection equipment (PPE) upgrades for its firefighters. Fire Chief Mark Fischer explained that they applied for the grant for new PPE, which includes boots, pants, jackets, helmets and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), last year. He was surprised to hear that they…
Nominees announced for Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award
Memorial Hospital has announced the names of the physicians nominated for the 12th annual Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award. They are Aaron Blair, M.D.; Jonathan Day, M.D.; Ashton Dixon, D.O.; Leroy Schaefer, M.D.; and Benjamin Stillman, D.O. This award is named in honor of the Little Company of Mary Sisters – USA, the…
Jasper Engines & Transmissions elevates partnership with Mentors for Youth with $5,000 donation
Mentors for Youth announced that Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a long-standing supporter of the organization’s mission, has reinforced its commitment to youth development by upgrading its partnership to the prestigious Platinum Level. This upgrade is accompanied by a significant donation of $5,000, marking a pivotal moment in our relationship and amplifying our impact on the…
Dubois County School boards recognized for excellence
Three Dubois County school boards were recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association. The boards of Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation, Southeast Dubois County School Corporation and Northeast Dubois County School Corporation received Exemplary Excellence Awards for the 2023 calendar year. The awards are presented for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student…
Bartels, Lindauer: New Green Alert will help find missing, at-risk veterans
A new public notification similar to Indiana’s Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper). A new law, which Bartels co-authored, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public…
Whitey Schroeder Practice Facility opens
The City of Jasper celebrated the opening of the Whitey Schroeder Practice Facility last Thursday. Though a rainy day, the celebration was well-attended with friends and family members of the late golf enthusiast Glen “Whitey” Schroeder, for which it is named. Schroeder’s mother, Bernetta, cut the ribbon during the ceremony. Jasper Park and Recreation Director…
Southridge STEM team takes 1st place at 2024 Southwest STEM Challenge
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) team from Southridge placed first overall at the 2024 Southwest STEM Challenge, which was held at Oakland City University on Friday, April 12. They were among the 28 high school teams from Southern Indiana competing in the event organized by the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board. Each team, including…
WBDC Country Showdown announces lineup for 2024 contest
Anticipation and excitement are higher than ever as country radio station 100.9FM WBDC has announced the contestants for the 42nd Annual WBDC Country Showdown presented by Mercy Urgent Care. It will be held at the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EST. The country music talent search allows local talent to win…
Health background bolsters Braun gubernatorial campaign
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 15, 2024 Sitting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has emerged as a frontrunner in the hotly contested race to succeed the term-limited Gov. Eric Holcomb, consistently leading his five competitors in polling. The Jasper business owner, one of the wealthiest men in Congress, frequently invites the public to visit…
2024 Student Climate Film Festival nets diversity of local films
Green Drinks Dubois County will host the 2024 Student Climate Film Festival on April 19 at the Astra Theater in Jasper. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the program starts at 6 p.m. The event is free to attend, and all area students, family, friends, and anyone interested in seeing these short environmental documentaries produced…
Spring Medication Take Back Day Saturday April 27
Be a part of the addiction solution by bringing your expired, unused, and unwanted pharmaceuticals and disposing of them at the Dubois County Medication Collection on Saturday, April 27 in collaboration with the DEA National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Event. The Jasper State Police Post, located at 2209 Newton Street, will host the collection from…
Troubadours of Divine Bliss concert at the New Farmers’ store in Ferdinand
The popular folk duo Troubadours of Divine Bliss will perform at Keith Fritz’s restored New Farmers’ Store, 1245 Main Street in Ferdinand, on Saturday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. ET. The concert will be outside, weather permitting. Guests should bring lawn chairs. If there’s inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled. Admission is…
2nd Annual SOUP-port The Arts Event at The Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
The public is invited to join Jasper Community Arts at the 2nd Annual SOUP-port The Arts Eventin the Atrium at The Thyen-Clark Cultural Center on Sunday, April 21st, from noon to 2 p.m. Under the leadership and guidance of professional ceramic artist, Monte Young, several artists of all ages throughout the surrounding area have been…
