Dubois County Museum set to celebrate 25 years
In 2024, the Dubois County Museum will celebrate its 25th year. Can it possibly be over twenty-five years ago that an enthusiastic group of people from the county gathered and wished for a place to display items from the rich past of Dubois County? An idea was expressed, and by July 9, 1997, this group,…
Proposed FSSA change for personal attendants of medically complex children spurs rally
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle January 23, 2024 Three-year-old Archer Ruzic was born with an incredibly rare, critical and incurable medical condition. His complex medical issues and 27 different diagnoses — including seizures, multiple heart surgeries and immune deficiencies — related to Kabuki Syndrome means he needs around-the-clock skilled care. With a shortage of…
Buffalo Trace named among friendliest golf courses in country
Jasper’s Buffalo Trace Golf Course was listed as one of America’s top 25 friendliest golf courses by Golfpass.com. Buffalo Trace was number 13 on the list that included courses from across the country. According to Golf Pass, the designation was based on the ratings submitted in 2023 by the review community. The courses had to…
IDEM hosting public hearing on Dubois County Regional Sewer District
The Dubois County Commissioners have petitioned the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for an order establishing a Regional Sewer District to be known has the Dubois County Regional Sewer District (RSD). A public hearing will be held on January 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (local time), at Vincennes University Jasper CTIM…
Legislators talk 2024 bills at first Legislative Breakfast
Senator Mark Messmer and State Representative Shane Lindauer briefly discussed bills they had sponsored or cowrote for the 2024 short session at the first 2024 Legislative Breakfast. State Representative Steve Bartels was unable to attend due to a previous commitment. The Jasper Chamber of Commerce hosts local legislators for the special event annually, allowing the…
Registration open for the WBDC Country Showdown
One of Southern Indiana’s longest-running country music talent searches returns to the Jasper Arts Center in Jasper, Indiana, with some new changes. Radio station 101 Country WBDC continues to host the local showdown, now in its 42nd year, but by popular demand, has moved the show to the weekend. The WBDC Country Showdown, presented by Mercy…
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast set to perform at The Astra on Saturday, February 24
The Astra Theatre will feature the powerhouse soul-rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast for a performance on Saturday, February 24. Coming from Asheville, N.C., Krisko is known for her soaring vocal performances. Her electrified and unforgettable performances led to her working with members of Tedeschi Trucks Band and David Bowie’s Blackstar Bad on the…
Ireland reveals winning button design for upcoming celebration
Danielle Hulsman’s button design was chosen for the 2024 Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The annual celebration runs from March 1 to March 17. You can learn more about this year’s events here. Registration for the St. Patrick’s Day pageant is also ongoing at this link.
Friends of IU makes big donation to food bank
Friends of IU conducted its 19th annual food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank in Jasper. Working with Holiday Foods and Community Food Bank Executive Director Amanda Drew, the organization delivered thousands of dollars worth of food on January 17. The food drive was organized by Bartley Chiropractic and Sternberg Automotive Group, and donations…
Cold but still fun
A few photos of sledding fun at Buffalo Trace’s 10th hole.
Sultan’s Run ranked #4 public course in the nation by NBC Universal GolfPass Members
On January 15, 2024, NBC Universal released its Golfers’ Choice Awards based on ratings of courses its GolfPass Members played in 2023. Sultan’s Run in Jasper, Indiana, followed up the Golfers’ Choice recognition it received in January 2022 and January 2023 by making a list again with higher rankings. GolfPass Members selected Sultan’s Run 4th nationally…
Mayor presents Jasper 2024 State of the City
During Wednesday’s regular council meeting, Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide gave the annual State of the City presentation required by Indiana law. Vonderheide ran through the status of the city’s departments listing accomplishments and ended with a look towards 2024 projects. Here are some highlights of the mayor’s presentation. (Please peruse the attached presentation for more…
Housing study identifies county’s needs for continued growth
The recently completed housing study conducted by Dubois Strong basically affirms what many residents have known for a while–it’s hard to find a place to live in Dubois County. The study was completed last year by RDG Planning & Design. It involved several listening sessions with builders and developers, real estate agents, members of the…
Huntingburg home damaged in upstairs fire
A fire in an upstairs room has rendered a house on Jackson Street in Huntingburg temporarily uninhabitable. The Huntingburg Fire Department responded to the fire after receiving a call about smoke and flames coming from the upstairs of the 417 Jackson Street home at about 6:10 p.m. Tuesday. When firefighters entered the unoccupied home, they…
Public hearing set for Dubois County Sewer District
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management will hold a public hearing regarding the formation of a sewer district in Dubois County. The meeting is set to take place at 7 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the CTIM building on Vincennes University Jasper’s campus. The county has been working towards establishing a sewer…
2024 Women of the Heartland Event registration open
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is excited to once again host Women of the Heartland program for 2024. Women of the Heartland is devoted to promoting women’s health by sharing important information on women’s health topics. This year’s topics include “Strong From Within: Building Bone Health in Women,” “A Deeper Look: Medical Imaging’s Role…
Jasper streets to close for work on January 23 and 24
Two Jasper streets will be closed next week for work being done to a sanitary sewer and the county annex building. On Monday, January 22, Gudorf Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical will close Jackson Street between 13th and 14th Streets starting at 8:00 a.m. for a sanitary sewer repair. This closure will likely continue overnight until…
Winslow man charged with child molesting
A Winslow man was arrested after Indiana State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Office initiated a criminal investigation into allegations of molestation. According to police, the investigation began in November 2023 after receiving information that Lance Scott, 42, of Winslow, had allegedly molested a child. Indiana State Police Detective Toni Walden and Pike County Sheriff’s…
Soil & Water Conservation Districts announce new 2024 invasive species project
Newly assigned Invasive Species Specialist can provide services for landowners needing help with invasive species As we begin a new year, the Martin, Daviess, and Orange County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are happy to announce the beginning of a new grant project. The Tri-County Invasive Species Specialist Project is a collaborative effort between the…
Holiday lights recycling program results in over 1500 pounds of lights recycled this season
The sixth annual Christmas light recycling program in Dubois County was a great success, with 1,546 pounds of Christmas lights recycled at the Rural King and SWMD Process Center drop off locations in December and January. This is the sixth year in a row that at least a half ton of light strands were diverted…
Hoosier Hills to merge with Centra Credit Union
Centra Credit Union and Hoosier Hills Credit Union announced their intent to merge today in one of the most significant credit union partnerships in Indiana to date. While a formal merger agreement has been executed, the transaction is still subject to approval from regulators and members of both credit unions. Centra, a Columbus-based credit union…
LaVonne Tisdal: A life of art
When LaVonne Tisdal signed up for art class during her sophomore year at Holland High School, she didn’t imagine it leading to her career. The class sounded fun and offered a way for Tisdal to connect with her family’s history of artists. No big deal. But then she put brush to paper and ignited a…
Public invited to information session for mitigation planning
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee of Dubois County will host a public information session on January 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the City of Jasper Pfaffenweiler room located at 610 Main Street, Jasper. Dubois County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Polis Center at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), has started the process…
Column: The Sopranos Turns 25: Whaddya gonna do?
In 2019 re-watched The Sopranos. All 86 episodes. My biggest binge. Just like last decade when it aired, I couldn’t get enough Tony Soprano. I knew I was in way too deep the second time around when: Brynne: “Scott, the toilet is still running.”Scott: “Whaddya gonna do?” Brynne: “Well, you could do what you normally…
Free Hugs Guy coming to Thyen-Clark Cultural Center and VUJ Campus
Local organization, Parents Supporting Education Jasper is pleased to present The Free Hugs Project Event featuring motivational speaker and peace activist Ken E. Nwadike, Jr. to Jasper. Ken Nwadike Jr. is a peace activist, motivational speaker, and video journalist known as the Free Hugs Guy online. Nwadike Jr. is the founder of the Free Hugs…
Students asked to pledge ‘No-Vape New Year’
The Dubois County Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies has posted about 200 “No-Vape New Year” fliers throughout county schools. CARES volunteers put up the fliers, in both English and Spanish, mostly in the bathroom stalls at the public high schools, junior highs and middle schools during the holiday break. Forest Park Junior-Senior High…
“Wait … What?” comedy show to benefit Dove Recovery House Feb. 24
A new comedy benefit show, “Wait . . . what?,” featuring local actors performing dialogue penned by humor columnist Scott Saalman, will take place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Black Box Room at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail hour, including cash bar and half-pot drawing. Admission is…
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center welcoming volunteers for 2024
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center’s mission is to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through the use of equine-assisted therapy. Our focus is on the ability of each rider, not his or her disability. The horse gives the challenged rider a feeling of freedom and independence that might be…
Community steps up to help JMS middle schooler
As the summer and fall seasons of soccer began to wind down in October, Maci Dittelberger’s parents noticed she seemed to tire out a bit quicker than usual and take a few days to bounce back after matches. They just chalked it up to her being ready to take a break from the demanding sport….
Anticipated extreme weather event could potentially affect natural gas prices
Due to the upcoming extreme weather event anticipated for our area, it is important to be mindful of natural gas usage during that time. Temperatures will be well below normal between approximately Saturday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 17, 2024. During this time, residents are encouraged to protect themselves from the elements and avoid any…
Ferdinand hosting informational meeting on Indiana Main Street program
All Ferdinand community members and business owners are invited to an informational lunch session at the Ferdinand American Legion on Wednesday, January 24, at 12 p.m., to learn about Indiana Main Street. Community members are exploring the process of establishing such an organization in Ferdinand with the goal of engaging, promoting, and growing the town for…
