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Dubois County Community Foundation and Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC) invite the public to a dedication in celebration of the new mural at the Child Advocacy Center, Center on Fifth. The event will take place on June 25 at 3:00 PM. The mural was painted by Bloomington-based artist Adam Long and depicts a…

On Sunday, June 9, Hometown Music held its Spring Recital at Christ Community Church in Dale, Indiana. Twenty-seven students, their families and friends, and five teachers attended. Students of all levels performed on piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and violin. A special thanks to Daryl Lovell for setting up the video camera which…

Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter will move forward with a plan to create a dedicated courthouse security team and add security measures to the center of county government after being given the go-ahead by county elected officials on Monday. Sheriff Kleinhelter’s proposal includes placing courthouse and the annex security in the hands of four dedicated…

We want to hear from you! Our health educators at Dubois County Health Department are hosting a discussion group to gather feedback from our community on health and wellness. Adults who have families with kids from ages 7-17 are invited to the Dubois County Health Department on Monday, June 24 from noon to 1 p.m….

America’s first audience-participation drone show will debut at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari on June 22. Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks spectacular will feature 500 drones, and a daily guest vote will determine one of the show’s final scenes. This is the third consecutive year Holiday World has hosted a drone show, and…

Monday, Jasper Police responded to the report of a driver running people off the road while waving a gun; however, they determined the report was unfounded after stopping the reported vehicle. According to police, they received the call about the reckless vehicle at 5:20 p.m. The caller stated the suspect vehicle was on U.S. 231…

Update: The driver has been identified as April Thacker, 45, of Jasper. She is a single mother of three children. A crash that took the life of a Jasper resident and sent another to the hospital is still under investigation by the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, Ms. Thacker was northbound on U.S….

The Indiana State Police are having issues with the Dodge Durangos the organization uses for its patrol vehicles. In a press release regarding the problems, the department explained that it has been transitioning from the Dodge Charger, which it has used for its police fleet since 2010, to the Dodge Durango police package vehicle since…

Finding workers for baling straw has been an issue for the local landscaping business, Patriot & Sons Lawn Care, for several years. Since taking over Pfaff’s Lawn Care in 2018, Jared and Jillian have spent early summer days gathering up to 15 people to help them put away thousands of bales of straw. It’s not…

The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department joined in the shaving cream fun at the annual Shaving Cream Wiffleball game held at Bohnert Park in Jasper. Put on by the Jasper Park and Recreation Department, this is one of the many summer activities they have going on for kids. They have activities announced on their Facebook page…

The Dubois County Highway Department will close St Anthony Road West beginning Monday, June 17, 2024. The road will be closed approximately a half mile north of County Road 450 South for a bridge replacement. Barring any unforeseen circ*mstances, the work is expected to last approximately two months.

Event Details: Each challenger team will test their decorating skills by attempting to recreate a professionally decorated cake. This fun and friendly competition will see participants competing against 4-H members and other celebrity challengers. To add an extra layer of excitement, we will also have special lightning round challenges where you can win assistance from…

Notice to Medical providers, labor unions, and private individuals: The Rotary Club of Dubois County intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program. The assistance will provide medically underserved residents of Dubois and surrounding counties with access to no-cost dental, vision, and health screenings, examinations, and services. The proposed assistance…

The Dubois County Emergency Management Agency has moved to a new location, effectiveJune 10, 2024. The office is now located at the Dubois County Security Center at 255 Brucke Strasse; Suite A,Jasper IN 47546. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Huntingburg Common Council took two actions at Tuesday’s regular meeting. After a short discussion, the council approved the decommissioning plan for the 260 acres of the 1,600-acre Crossvine Solar panel project planned by Lightsource BP because those acres are within the city’s extra-jurisdictional area. Here is a story about the project from the last…

Radiology staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center held a ribbon cutting on June 7 to celebrate the opening of their new MRI suite, complete with a new, upgraded Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system. The new system features the most current software for shorter scan times and improved image quality. The MRI machine has…

County fire departments were invited to a grain bin rescue training session at Hochgesang Farms on Monday evening. The Jasper Fire Department organized the training, allowing firefighters to run through a rescue scenario using the specialized equipment for these types of emergencies. While the firefighters seemed to have fun in the corn containers as they…

Amy Kippenbrock, currently serving her second term as Dubois County Clerk, has formed an exploratory committee for Indiana State Senate District 48, which represents all of Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike, and Spencer Counties. Mark Messmer, who has represented the district since 2014, received the Republican nomination for Indiana’s Eighth Congressional district last month. “I…

State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently received the Disabled American Veterans’ Legislator of the Year award for supporting Hoosier veterans and their families. “As a fellow veteran, advocating for Hoosier veterans along with those who are currently serving is one of my top priorities,” said Bartels, chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety…

The City of Jasper and contractor Calcar Paving will begin milling surface asphalt on Mill Street between 15thand 30thStreets starting Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The placement of new surface asphalt will occur after milling is complete. This work could last through the week. Motorists may wish to use Cathy Lane or Newton Street as detours.

The public is invited to Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Dean Vonderheide at Parlor Doughnuts in Jasper from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 20. Parlor Dougnuts will have coffee for attendees. No need to RSVP – – just show up! Take this time to meet with the Mayor, hear what is going…

The public and the local community are cordially invited to attend and participate in the Annual American Flag Disposal Ceremony for Dubois County. The Dubois County Veterans Council (DCVC) will conduct the annual ceremony for disposing of worn, used, torn and unserviceable US American Flags on Friday, June 14th (FLAG DAY) at the Dubois County…

Linda Verkamp will move into her freshly built home on Birk Drive later this week. Thanks to her “sweat equity” and the efforts of volunteers and supporters of Habitat for Humanity of Dubos County, she and her cat, Sugar, have a new place to call home. This is the 20th home the local affiliate of…

The WBDC Country Showdown presented by Mercy Urgent Care concluded on Friday, June 7th, naming Last Minute of Yorktown, Indiana, as the winner in front of a sold-out crowd at the Jasper Arts Center. Last Minute’scombination of musical talent, stage presence, charisma, and musicianship caught the attention of the judges.Jenna Rose of New Castle was…

Sales for the 2024 Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot event are now underway. Tickets are available for purchase at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, VU Jasper bookstore, and various events throughout June. Starting in July, ticket sales will move to on-site booths in front of Ruler Foods and at the Southgate Shopping Center in Jasper and…

Singer/songwriter Ward Davis will return to the Astra Theatre along with Isaac Rudd & The Revolvers on Saturday, June 22. Davis’ music has been described as “ a muscly country-rock,” and he owns an unmistakable voice to go with his renowned songwriting abilities. An NPR Music Live Session described Davis as possessing a “weathered croon,…

Jasper’s newest medical center specializes in quick, convenient, and kind care designed to accommodate those unexpected illnesses and injuries that pop up at various times in life. Mercy Urgent Care will open its new location in the same complex as Jimmy Johns and Harvest Health in Jasper next Thursday, June 13, 2024. Its convenient daily…

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The RWB Music Festival is thrilled to announce its exciting new partnership with Destination Huntingburg’s 4th Fridays event series in Huntingburg, promising a weekend filled with outstanding country music and vibrant community activities. Scheduled for August 23-24, this collaboration is set to provide an unforgettable weekend experience for country music lovers and local residents alike….

The Dubois County Museum announced the winners of the First Annual Photo Contest held at the museum in May. With one hundred entries that included tranquil scenes, birds, flowers, photographs of pets and animals, and many other subjects, the contest attracted various subjects from several age groups. The public voting for the People’s Choice Awards…

The Jasper Street Department, along with contractor Seal Master, will begin the annual Asphalt Pavement Preservation Projects (Liquid Road) beginning on Tuesday, June 11, barring any unforeseen events. This surface coating is comparable to a seal coating; however, it is thicker, more durable and designed to wear longer than an ordinary seal coating. Residents will…