Indiana Furniture completes move to new corporate headquarters
Indiana Furniture announced today that it has relocated its corporate headquarters to 1919 Hospitality Drive in Jasper. This new space is meant to put employees’ needs and the company’s broad portfolio of office furniture front and center. Over the past year, the company has undergone a transformation that included updating its manufacturing facilities and consolidating…
Chalk Walk 2024 is only 2 months away
Calling all Participants, Volunteers, Artists, and Food Vendors. Jasper Community Arts’ 21st annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival will once again be held at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center (located at 100 3rd Ave. Jasper, IN 47546) on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chalk Walk 2024 will see the return of crowd favorites,…
Redemption Christian Church children’s minister under investigation for possessing child sexual abuse materials
A children’s youth minister at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper has been terminated after leadership there recently learned of an investigation into his possession of child sexual abuse materials. According to church officials, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation notified the church of the investigation involving online sources of the materials and met with…
Jasper High School Media Program brings home multiple awards in broadcasting contest
Students from Jasper High School’s Media Program performed well in a statewide contest put on by the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters this past Monday. Victoria Gunselman received an honorable mention in the ‘Radio Copywriting’ category. JD Harrison and Levin Cozza received honorable mention for ‘Music Video’. Lilly Rasche received an honorable mention for ‘Social…
Visit Dubois County recognized for creativity and innovation in Indiana tourism
Visit Dubois County Receives Best IN Indiana Activation at the Indiana Tourism Conference Awards Visit Dubois County received the Indiana Tourism Conference Award for Best IN Indiana Activation, honoring tourism businesses that are creative, innovative, and dedicated to the Indiana tourism industry. “The Art Loop” project was submitted for the category, which connects and highlights…
Fire destroys structure near Jasper
A 30-by-30 storage structure was destroyed in a fire Wednesday afternoon. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, they were dispatched to a structure fire on Old Huntingburg Road near the Jasper Sports Complex at about 5:17 p.m. When they arrived, firefighters found the building engulfed in flames. They concentrated on putting the fire out…
Lindauer welcomes Jasper student page to the Statehouse
State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently welcomed Corde Leinenbach of Jasper, who attends Jasper Middle School, to the Statehouse, where he participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As a page, Leinenbach assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, and joined Lindauer…
Huntingburg Council: Excessive fireworks has city considering an ordinance, plus an update on senior center
Huntingburg — Several residents of Hunters Crossing brought their concerns to the council Tuesday evening about fireworks being launched nearly weekly in a residential area of Huntingburg. Hunters Crossing resident Cama Stillman gave the council a list of dates the fireworks were set off between 8:30 and 9:20 p.m.; Feb. 7, Feb. 10, Feb. 19,…
I-64 Sherman Minton Bridge reopens to traffic
Engineers from the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the design-build contractor have reopened the I-64 Sherman Minton Bridge in east and westbound directions. Crews completed the identified repairs and final inspections of the lateral floor beams under the bridge’s top deck early Wednesday morning, paving the way for the bridge to…
Dubois County Emergency Management warns drivers to be prepared for Solar Eclipse travel
In order to ensure a safe return home here are a few tips to help you after the eclipse has ended.
Huntingburg Elementary expansion part of $19.7M in projects
With an increase in the student population at Huntingburg Elementary School, the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation is planning more than $19.7 million in new construction and facility updates. A public hearing on the creation of a building corporation and the appropriation of $19.7 million will be held at the regular Southwest Dubois County School…
The Wilder Blue to headline a big night of music at The Astra on Saturday, April 13
They say that everything is bigger in Texas, and on Saturday, April 13, the music at The Astra will be bigger than ever as Texas-based band The Wilder Blue headlines a night featuring three musical acts. They will be coming to Jasper fresh off of opening for Luke Combs the previous night on his stadium…
City of Huntingburg conducting “Spring Cleanup Days”
Huntingburg–The City of Huntingburg Street Department is conducting “Spring Cleanup Days,” which will be held Thursday, April 11 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, April 12 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1103 E 1st Street in Huntingburg. “Spring Cleanup Days” provides city residents the…
Sherman Minton Bridge (I-64) closed
Engineers from the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the design-build contractor today completed inspections of the Sherman Minton Bridge, which included a detailed examination of floor beams and surrounding areas. As the project team moves into the analysis phase, officials are reporting favorable results from this weekend’s activities. “We are taking…
Jasper announces new social district
The City of Jasper, in coordination with Heart of Jasper, announced the opening of the Downtown Jasper Social District. The Downtown Jasper Social District is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA); a designated public area where alcoholic beverages can be purchased in a designated cup from permitted establishments and carried within a defined district as…
Column: Attic treasure allows him to take a trip and never leave the armchair
(Editor’s Note: This story by Scott Saalman recently appeared in Next Avenue, a non-profit journalism website produced by Twin Cities PBS.) I recently listened to an NPR news story about how National Geographic, the venerable, glossy-paged gold standard chronicler of our natural world, will no longer be purchasable on newsstands. This doesn’t mean that the magazine has…
Dubois County Community Foundation annual report
Jasper — Dubois County Community Foundation released its 2023 Annual Report. The report summarizes key accomplishments, stories of impact and provides an overview of financial performance of the past year. Highlights of the Community Foundation’s achievements in 2023 include: You can view the report at the following link. https://www.flipsnack.com/ABA8BEAA9F7/community-foundation-annual-report-2023/full-view.html
Growing stronger together
SoberDuco recently began hosting its free group workouts in a new location in Jasper. Started by Scott Garrison in 2022, the group dedicated to providing a sober, active community had been meeting at a donated space in Ferdinand, local parks and at the Garrisons’ Ferdinand home. Now, SoberDuco meets in a space connected to the…
Hope Center inpatient treatment facility set to open soon in Jasper
LifeSpring Health Systems will soon open the Hope Center, its inpatient substance abuse treatment facility, in Jasper. Featuring 24 beds, the 10,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide comprehensive care to those suffering from substance use disorders. When it opens at the end of March or early April, residents will have access to psychiatric care as…
Young women encouraged to ‘Be the change’
Wednesday, young women from 15 different schools in the region filled the Jasper Arts Center for the Young Women LEAD conference. In addition to keynote speaker Julie Carrier, the Young Women LEAD conference featured local female leaders who presented 11 unique, interactive breakout sessions focused on the conference theme, “Be the Change.” “The Young Women…
Sisters of St. Benedict to host Eclipse discussion with NASA Ambassador
This Friday, March 8, the Sisters of St. Benedict will host a discussion with Tony Bryan, a NASA Ambassador and resident of Jasper, Indiana, to speak about the totality solar eclipse happening in April. Because Dubois County lies within the estimated path of totality, visitors to the monastery will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fully…
Bill defining Child Advocacy Centers heads to Gov. Holcomb’s desk
House Enrolled Act 1123, authored by Rep. Dale Devon (R-Granger) and sponsored in part by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper), has passed through the Indiana Legislature with unanimous approval and bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. H.E.A. 1123, which aligns Indiana with 41 other states, defines what a child advocacy center (CAC) is and…
New group forming to support special needs caregivers
Caring for loved ones with disabilities can be a lonely road with limited connections to others who understand what caregivers experience. That loneliness and disconnection is what inspired the formation of a new monthly meeting in Huntingburg. Caregivers Connection will occur every third Tuesday of the month at the Faith Community Church, 302 N. Jackson…
$29M loan fund set up to support entrepreneurs and small businesses
Hoosier small businesses, lenders, technical assistance providers encouraged to leverage new resources to fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem, accelerate equity for underserved businesses The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today announced the launch of the state’s Legend Fund, a loan participation program designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses gain access to funds needed to grow….
Lincoln Amphitheatre adds two new Sunday performances to popular 2024 Performance Series
Due to the overwhelming demand for their respective sold-out Saturday night performances, the Lincoln Amphitheatre has added two repeat performances to its 2024 performance series. Both events will be a part of the venue’s Sunday afternoon Amp Unplugged series. They will feature full band/acoustic performances by the “Turn the Page” tribute to Bob Seger on…
Severe Weather Preparedness Week and the Annual Statewide Tornado Communications/Warning Exercise
To focus attention on the approaching tornado and severe weather season, the week of March10-16, 2024 is designated Severe Weather Preparedness Week throughout the State of Indiana. The purpose is to stress the importance of promoting the public’s awareness of what actions to take in case of tornadoes and other types of severe weather. In…
Dubois County high school students heading to Indy to debate and pass laws through new program
Local high school students are learning how the legislative process works through the Indiana YMCA Youth and Government (INYaG). Since 1965, INYaG programs have developed and promoted an understanding of local, state, national, and international concerns. Participants research, study, and debate public issues; explore careers in public service; interact with adult and youth leaders involved…
2024 Shamrock Pageant results
Here are the 2024 Miss Shamrock contest winners. The pageant was held at the Jasper Middle School on Saturday. Miss Shamrock & Miss Shamrock People’s Choice – Celeste EbyMiss Shamrock 1st Runner-up – Erica Schwenk Miss Teen Shamrock – Marley HostetterMiss Teen Shamrock 1st Runner-up – Millie PoppMiss Teen Shamrock 2nd Runner-up & Miss Teen People’s Choice –…
Ferdinand Library hosting Pickleball seminar
Liz Gutgsell is a local seasoned recreation pickleball professional who firmly believes pickleball is much more than just a game played with a holey plastic ball. Liz has been a student of the game since 2017, and her journey has most recently made her a “4 point something” player with several tournament losses and wins…
With one week (we think) left to go, here are some issues hanging in the legislative balance
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle March 4, 2024 Indiana’s lawmakers have just days to finalize legislation in key areas like health and education — from literacy and antisemitism to ambulances and a Medicaid shortfall. And some continued attempts to increase legislative oversight of the executive branch are on track for passage, but others…
Huntingburg’s Jackson Street to close on Monday
Due to water valve repair work on Jackson Street, the road is closed between 6th and 7th Streets today, March 4, 2024, until approximately 3:00 p.m. Please find an alternate route during the work.
