Bridge work to close 4th Street in Dubois
The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing 4th Street in Dubois near the intersection of State Road 545 beginning Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for bridge repairs. Work is expected to last approximately two weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Medical condition causes single-vehicle crash
Jasper — A medical condition was listed as the cause of a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 231 that occurred Friday morning in Jasper. According to police, an 81-year-old Jasper resident was southbound on U.S. 231 near Hopf Equipment in a 2019 Ford Escape at about 9:30 a.m. when she went off the roadway, struck a…
Car fire shuts down St. Charles for a short time
Jasper – A fluid leak is to blame for a fire that destroyed a car and closed St. Charles Street Friday morning in Jasper. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, a teenage driver was northbound on St. Charles at about 7:30 a.m. in a 2008 Buick Enclave when she noticed smoke and flames coming…
Huntingburg Mayor’s Youth Council seeking donations for Community Garden
The Huntingburg Mayor’s Youth Council is set to begin constructing a community garden next to Veterans Parkway this spring. The Youth Council would like to have tools and supplies on hand for community members to use in the garden and is seeking donations to support its efforts. They are seeking the following items: Any of…
Bilingual books at Huntingburg Elementary School library meet students’ needs
Designed to accommodate the multicultural student body and community, a growing section of books in Huntingburg Elementary School’s library is devoted to simultaneously providing reading experiences in English and Spanish. From the front cover through each page to the end, the new books feature stories written in English and Spanish accompanied by rich imagery designed…
Visit Dubois County will have solar eclipse glasses for sale
As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, Visit Dubois County is thrilled to announce the release of our cutting-edge Solar Eclipse Glasses, designed to provide a safe and unforgettable viewing experience for skygazers of all ages. With the rare celestial event just around the corner, our specially designed solar…
Column: How I Broke This with Johnny ‘Hiccups’ Strombolini
HOW I BROKE THIS | EPISODE 5 | JOHNNY “HICCUPS” STROMBOLINI PODCAST INTRODUCTION: Ineptitude … Failure … Inanity … Stupidity … MURDER! … MURDER!! … MURDER!!! This is How I Broke This. SFX | CARTOONISH BROKEN SPRING: Boing. GUY: I’m Guy Razz, host of How I Broke This. Not to be confused with that other podcast by…
St. Patrick’s Celebration set to kick off this Friday
The annual St. Patrick’s Celebration in Ireland will kick off with a few events this Friday and Saturday. Friday On Friday, March 1, the Honorary Mayors for a Day will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the Chicken Place. The 15th Annual Celebration Mayors are Mike and Carol Schmitt. Then, the Light Up Ireland flip…
March is Youth Art Month at Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
The artwork of students from throughout Dubois County will be featured at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center during Youth Art Month. March is YOUTH ART MONTH in Indiana and nationally. The Art Education Association of Indiana and the National Education Association have chosen March as a time to recognize and celebrate our children’s creativity and artistic…
Dubois County schools among those recognized for IREAD scores
Thursday, State leaders recognized educators from 241 schools with 95% or above scores on the 2023 administration of the IREAD assessment at a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. “Mastering foundational literacy skills by the end of third grade is vital to achieving our goal that 95% of Hoosier students are reading proficiently by 2027,” said…
Jasper Chamber hosting second legislative breakfast Saturday, March 2
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second Legislative Breakfast from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the VUJC CTIM building. Take some time to come out and meet your State Legislators and find out what happens during the legislative session. Questions can be submitted during the presentation for the legislators…
School board agrees to sell property back to City of Jasper
While negotiations on the 10-acre lot next to The Parklands are ongoing, the Greater Jasper School Board agreed to sell the property back to the city for the future site of the Regional Wellness Center. During a discussion about the potential sale, Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board President Greg Eckerle noted he was the lone…
Maybe Phil was right, 75 degrees in February
Whether walking, running, riding or playing, residents took to the parks and streets Monday afternoon to enjoy one of the warmest recorded days in February. With Punxsutawney Phil prognosticating an early spring, the warm sunshine and the mild month with Easter lilies popping up seem to support his forecast. Enjoy it while you can. This…
Ruby Schepers wins Rotary Club of Dubois County speech contest
The Rotary Club of Dubois County recently hosted a speech contest for Dubois County High School students and has announced the winner as Ruby (Serenity) Schepers, a senior at Forest Park Jr/Sr High School. Ruby is the daughter of Jamie LeClare and Terry Schepers. The topic for this year’s speech was: “Create Hope in the…
Dubois County Humane Society welcomes new executive director
The Dubois County Humane Society announced the appointment of Kelly Eckerle-Dixon as its new executive director. With a background in animal welfare and a passion for serving the community, Kelly brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the organization. As the new executive director of the Dubois County Humane Society, she will oversee operations,…
Ballot set for upcoming Primary Election
It is a packed ballot for several state and federal positions in the upcoming Dubois County 2024 Primary Election set to be held May 7. The two major political parties–currently Democratic and Republican–are required by Indiana law to hold a primary election on May 7 to choose candidates for federal, state legislative, and local offices…
Plan ahead for travel during the Solar eclipse
The 2024 total solar eclipse promises to be a wonderful experience, but it is crucial to stay safe if you must travel that day. Ensure your travel safety before, during and after the eclipse by checking traffic conditions and following the travel tips listed. This way, you’re prepared to travel to view the eclipse and…
E. 1st Street in Huntingburg closed for gas leak repair
E. 1st Street in Huntingburg Closed for Gas Leak Repair Huntingburg — The City of Huntingburg Gas Department has closed E. 1st Street, between Main and Geiger Streets, to repair a gas leak. Please plan to use an alternate route.
Compton in the running for State Representative District 74
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Bob Compton entered the Democratic primary for State Representative District 74. He will be facing incumbent Representative Steve Bartels. “I decided it was time for District 74 to have a progressive view from southern Indiana in Indianapolis,” Compton explained. “The state government has had one-party rule since 2011. As a…
Huntingburg Library hosts food distribution event
The Huntingburg Library hosted a mobile food distribution on Friday, February 23, in conjunction with the Tri-State Food Bank, a non-profit organization based in Evansville that serves 33 counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. A total of 100 boxes and 66 five-pound bags of oranges were provided for the distribution. From 10:00 a.m. until 12:00…
Measles case found in Lake County
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Lake County resident. The risk to the public is low, but IDOH continues to investigate the case along with local public health officials. No other information about the case will be released to protect patient privacy. This is the first case…
2024 Shamrock Pageant set to take place March 2
Ireland — The St. Patrick’s Celebration, Inc. 15th Anniversary Celebration has announced the contestants who will vie for the Miss, Teen, and Little Miss & Mister Shamrock crown titles. The Miss Shamrock pageant includes scholarship awards, along with a variety of additional prizes, all donated from our generous sponsors. The Miss Shamrock Pageant – Pot…
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library adds new language learning platform
In an effort to empower our community with diverse language skills and foster cultural enrichment, The Jasper-Dubois County Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of Mango Languages, a cutting-edge language learning platform. Mango Languages is an interactive, user-friendly online resource that provides access to language courses in more than 70 languages, including Spanish,…
Jasper Council: Municipal pool project moves forward
With word that the bond issuance had been approved, the council took several steps to move the municipal pool project forward at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Among those steps was the approval of the transfer of the municipal pool property and the Habig Center over to the recently formed Redevelopment Authority. During a special…
Southridge presents “The Sound of Music”
This week, return to the Alps with the Von Trapp family for “The Sound of Music,” presented by Southridge High School. With Nazism creeping into Austria, the Von Trapp family undergoes several awakenings during the course of events that changes their lives. The classic story may be more than 60 years old, but the divisive…
Ferdinand Town Manager announces resignation
Ferdinand Town Manager Chris James announced he would be resigning from the position at the Ferdinand Town Council meeting Tuesday evening. Mr. James was appointed town manager in January 2014 after Marc Steczyk resigned. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Mr. James noted stepping down from the position was not an easy one to make….
Crash sends man to hospital, closes U.S. 231 in Huntingburg
Huntingburg Police Department is investigating a crash with injuries that occurred Tuesday evening. According to police, they were called to the intersection of U.S. 231/South Main Street and Fourth Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. for the report of a crash with injuries. Officers with the Huntingburg Police Department and deputies with the Dubois County Sheriff’s…
Generous donation makes new playground for Holy Trinity students a reality
Tuesday morning, Holy Trinity Catholic School celebrated the opening of the new playground at the Central Campus. The new playground boasts a greatly upgraded system of play structures with multiple slides, monkey bars and climbing features. One section is aimed to accommodate the preschool and pre-K students at the school, with a larger structure available…
Bishop Joseph M. Siegel holding Mass of Thanksgiving honoring Memorial Hospital and LCM Sisters
Jasper — Bishop Joseph M. Siegel will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EST at St. Joseph Catholic Church for the many years of service of the Little Company of Mary Sisters – founders of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center – and for Memorial Hospital continuing its…
Crawford County man arrested for battering an infant
A Crawford County man is facing preliminary counts of neglect and battery of an infant that resulted in serious bodily injuries. On Monday, February 12, 2024, Indiana State Police Detective Sergeant Brock Werne was contacted by the Crawford County Department of Child Services about an investigation into Cameron Watts, 26, for battering an infant. The infant…
Meridian Road to close Thursday and Friday this week
The Dubois County Highway Department will have daytime closures on Meridian Road on Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, 2024, for culvert work. The road will be closed approximately 250 feet south of 15th Street on Thursday, February 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday, February 23, from 8 a.m. to…
