Southridge senior presents at international conference
National Harbor, Md.–Southridge High School senior Ruth Sherer gave a presentation at the international CADCA Forum on Jan. 30. CADCA stands for Community-based, Advocacy-focused, Data-driven, Coalition-building Association. It is an umbrella organization to which the Dubois County Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies belongs. Sherer, the 18-year-old daughter of Doctors Rachelle and Ryan Sherer…
Local students perform well at Career Development Conference
Nine high schools participated in the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board’s Region 11 Career Development Conference on Friday, February 2, 2024. All the students involved are part of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program and competed in 13 different categories, either as a class or individually. The contests were evaluated by local business representatives and…
Lincoln Amphitheatre 2024 Performance Series announced
The Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 37th year will be filled with diverse events and performances from spring through early fall. The 2024 Performance Series, presented by the Spencer and Perry County Community Foundations, will be anchored by multi-platinum country music artist Mark Chesnutt, a “Lead Singers of Classic Rock” night featuring former singers of the bands Boston and Chicago and an “Emerging Artist”…
Washington shooting death under investigation
Washington Police Department is investigating a shooting involving four people that resulted in a death Sunday evening. Officers with the Washington Police Department and Daviess County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 1800 block of McCormick Avenue at about 10:51 p.m. Sunday. The call was in regard to a disturbance involving a firearm…
The Vanity Aesthetic Spa about beauty and self-care
Hailey Bartlett opened The Vanity Aesthetic Spa in Ferdinand to provide her clients with the skin care she wished she had when she was growing up. As a young child, Hailey loved creating beautiful makeup looks and fun hairdos, but her passion shifted when she encountered severe acne as a young teen. The St. Meinrad…
The house of better choices
Choices. The first night Julianna could leave the Dove House for an overnight pass, she faced a choice. Her cousin had overdosed and been taken to an Evansville hospital. He wasn’t expected to live. But Evansville was an open door to a past she was attempting to overcome through the Dove Recovery House in Jasper….
Tell City woman charged with murder
A Tell City woman was arrested on two charges in connection to the death of her boyfriend. According to the Indiana State Police, officers responded to a 911 call of a female stating her boyfriend had just been shot. Officers arrived on the scene and located a male, Aaron Waninger, who was unresponsive. Officers attempted…
Landslide impacts State Road 145 south of Birdseye
A slide has undermined a section of State Road 145 near Birdseye, causing the road to crack and buckle in several places. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the road is closed until further notice, and motorists should take an alternative route. Work is expected to last through the beginning of May, depending on…
46th Strassenfest to celebrate return to the Square
The Jasper Strassenfest Committee announced the theme and Hoffmarschalls, as well as a highly anticipated location change, for the 46th Annual Jasper Strassenfest to be held August 1 through 4, 2024 in downtown Jasper, Indiana. The theme for the 46th Annual Jasper Strassenfest is “German Flair on the Square,” which marks the festival’s return to…
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater delights audiences at Jasper Arts Center this weekend
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience as the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater takes center stage at the Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 pm. This family-friendly performance features the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of Ukranian circus performer Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His entourage…
Castle Knoll Amphitheater taking steps to grow outdoor venue
Paoli–Castle Knoll Amphitheater and The Eric Group have entered into a long-term agreement to manage and promote a new outdoor amphitheater in southern Indiana. The venue will present its inaugural season this year. The venue and property are owned by Fuhs Properties and Wilstem Wildlife Park, led by the father-and-daughter team of Jerry Fuhs, Carrie Berg, and Audrey Brames. Husband and wife…
Memorial Hospital affiliation with Deaconess effective today
Effective today, February 1, 2024, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center (MHHCC) is an affiliate of Deaconess based in Evansville, Indiana. The Little Company of Mary (LCM) Sisters has sponsored MHHCC since its beginning more than 70years ago, when the Sisters responded to a need for healthcare in Dubois County and the surrounding area. Their…
Rotary Club of Dubois County presents Sr. Rose Mary Rexing, OSB, ATHENA display at Dubois County Museum
The Rotary Club of Dubois County presented Sr. Rose Mary Rexing’s display in the ATHENA exhibit at the Dubois County Museum on January 31, 2024. Sr. Rose Mary was named the 2023 recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award on September 13, 2023, at the Club’s 11th Annual ATHENA Leadership Awards Banquet, which celebrates female leaders of…
State Police warn of recent Social Security scam
Identify the Scam If you receive a call, text, email, letter, or message on social media that: It is a SCAM! Scammers may use legitimate names and phone numbers of Social Security Administration (SSA) or SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) employees. Do not rely on names or caller ID to verify that the…
Bills striking some child care regulations pass the Senate, House
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle January 31, 2024 Both chambers of the Statehouse passed measures Tuesday designed to increase access to child care by reducing existing regulations. But while the Senate passed its bill – a priority for the Republican caucus – with almost the full support of the chamber, the House version faced…
Natural Resources Commission seeks input on proposed deer hunting rule changes
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened a public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules before they vote on final adoption of the proposed changes. Most proposed changes intend to simplify Indiana’s deer hunting rules to make them easier to understand. Proposed changes include: For more information on the proposed…
County council discusses deputies, siren updates, sewer district
A couple of items to note with the Dubois County Council meeting held Monday evening. You can watch the full meeting here and an agenda is at the end of the story. Sheriff pushes back over lack of support for additional deputies Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter asked the seven-person council why they won’t support…
ALASI names first executive director
The ALASI (Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana) Board announced Joanna Howard had been hired as the organization’s first executive director. With a background in communications and a proven track record of strategic planning and project management, Howard brings unique experience and passion for ALASI’s vision of an equitable and culturally competent Dubois County. “We…
Jasper approaches school board to buy back property for Regional Wellness Center
Officials are eyeing a ten-acre plot located between the Jasper High School campus and The Parklands as a potential location for the Regional Wellness Center. Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide and Tri-County YMCA Executive Director Mike Steffe met with the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation board of directors to present an overview of the project and…
Old National names child advocacy group as 100 Cooks Who Care benefactor
The 2024 100 Cooks Who Care event will raise money to benefit the Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (www.swicacc.com). Presented and brought to the community by Old National Bank, the 100 Cooks Who Care event aims to raise as much money as possible for local non-profit organizations. The fun event features 100 local celebrity…
Two county road closures set to take place next week
The Dubois County Highway Department is planning two road closures for culvert replacements. The first one will take place on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, on Schnellville Road approximately 700 feet west of County Road 400 E. The second will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, on Meridian Road approximately 250 feet south of 15th Street. Work…
Messmer announces 8th Congressional District candidacy
Thursday, State Senator Mark Messmer announced his candidacy for the Republican primary in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. As of Friday morning, two other Republicans–Jeremy L. Heath and Jon Schrock–have filed for the primary. Erik Hurt is the lone Democratic candidate in the primary. The filing deadline for the primary is Feb. 9, and the election…
Meta to build an $800M Data Center Campus in Indiana
Jeffersonville–Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) plans to establish a new $800 million data center campus in Indiana. The new facility in Jeffersonville will support approximately 100 operational jobs and hundreds of construction jobs in the coming years. “Today is a great day for Indiana and for our southeast region as…
Sculptor and mixed-media artist featured at Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
Jasper Community Arts will feature the work of Carmi, Illinois sculptor Brandon Smith and Louisville, KY, mixed-media artist Jan Kirstein Rigor for February, March, and April 2024 at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The two-person exhibit will feature a variety of 3-D wood/metal sculptures and 2-D mixed-media paintings. Smith is a sculptural artist with a very…
Jasper Community Arts receives $10k from National Endowment for the Arts
Jasper Community Arts is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a Challenge America award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The $10,000 grant will play a pivotal role in supporting two educational performances for local schools during the current semester. This exciting news comes as part of…
Dubois County receives grant to assist in election process
Wednesday, Secretary of State Diego Morales hand-delivered a $17,789.09 check to Dubois County Clerk-Treasurer Amy Kippenbrock to fund improvements for the Dubois County election process. The grants are funded through the $2 million Morales’ office received through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Dubois County is among the 60 counties receiving funds. In delivering the…
OFS acquires adaptive architecture company, ROOM
OFS recently acquired ROOM, a renowned name in adaptive architecture specializing in modular workspace products. According to the company, this partnership marks a significant milestone for OFS, as it unites ROOM with Carolina, Bryan Ashley, and Styline Logistics, enhancing the company’s range of outstanding products, solutions, and services across any environment or space. OFS will channel production through…
Avian flu found in Daviess County commercial turkey flock
The Indiana Board of Health has set up a 10-kilometer control area in Daviess County after a commercial turkey farm tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The flock of 13,071 birds marks the first positive commercial flock in Indiana in more than a year. The control area is isolated to Daviess County and includes…
Work set to begin on next stage of multi-use trail around Jasper
Work on the next section of the multi-use run/walk/bike trail around Jasper should begin this spring. Bids from two contractors were opened during the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Tuesday morning–Ragle Incorporated bid $2,094,222.13, and Knies Construction bid $2,178,342.75 for the project. Both bids were taken under advisement. The trail extension will…
LP gas likely cause of explosion, investigators working to determine what happened
While the investigation is still underway at the site of a house explosion in the northeastern corner of Dubois County, officials with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security think a malfunction within the home’s liquid propane (LP) system was likely the cause. “We don’t know the definitive cause,” said David Hosick, a public information officer…
(Updated) Man missing after Hillham house explosion
Update: Officials reported the missing man was located deceased Tuesday morning. No further information was available, and officials have not released the victim’s identity. Police and fire departments suspended the search for a missing man involved in an explosion that destroyed a Hillham home Monday evening. The explosion that destroyed the house left debris strewn…
