Nancy Eckerle seeks to retain seat on the Jasper City Council
Nancy Eckerle, Executive Director of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, has announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for an at-large seat on the Jasper City Council in 2019. Eckerle She currently holds that at-large position on the city council and previously served on the city council representing District 5 from 1996 to 1999. “I have […]
Bill Shaneyfelt: “All the important things have gone my way”
Bill Shaneyfelt’s desk is immaculate. It’s a reflection of an office put in order; law books and references finely shelved, a few prints and a clock hung on the wall, two chairs for visitors, and a clean desk bathed in pleasant light coming through the two windows of the corner office in the older home […]
Driver in Ferdinand crash arrested with .44 BAC
Ferdinand Police arrested a driver involved in a crash on the town’s south side after tests indicated his blood alcohol content was .44. Gary R. Riddle, 52, Santa Claus, was southbound on State Road 162 in a 2019 Toyota Tacoma at 6:17 p.m. waiting to turn left into the Wendy’s restaurant when his truck was […]
No injuries after crash puts truck on side
Huntingburg police had to break the rear window of a pickup truck to remove the driver after a crash Tuesday afternoon. Police were notified of the crash on Jackson Street at 2:20 p.m. They determined that Donald Patberg, 80, of Huntingburg, was driving a 2011 Ford F-150 north on Jackson Street when a 2005 Jeep […]
Visitors Center accepting grant applications
The Dubois County Visitors Center & Tourism Commission is accepting applications for grants from the Tourism Promotion Fund. Grant applications are open to not-for-profit, tourism-related organizations, festivals, events, attractions and others which will increase visitor attendance from outside the immediate area. Approved applications for projects or events that have previously been funded may receive new grant […]
Baseball Hall of Fame ribbon-cutting scheduled
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting for the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26. The public is invited to attend. The hall of fame recently completed an expansion at its location on the Vincennes University Jasper Campus.
Lueken files for Jasper District 3 Common Council Seat
Chad Lueken, 44, is seeking to earn the Republican nomination for Jasper Common Council, representing District 3. Lueken filed official paperwork with the Dubois County Clerk on Monday. Lueken earned a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Meinrad College in 1997 and has been an insurance agent with Knights of Columbus insurance in Jasper since […]
Tristate Umpire Association to meet
The Tri-State Umpire Association will be hosting their first meeting on January 23, 2019, at AIS on Stringtown Road. TSUA is always looking for new softball umpires, if you love softball and would like to know more about becoming an umpire call or text 812-480-2768
Dubois County Marriage Licenses January 02 to January 13, 2019
Dubois County Marriage Licenses issued January 02 to January 13, 2019 01/03/2019 01/02/2019 to 01/06/2019 Lauren Michelle Sergesketter to Matthew Aaron Popp 01/07/2019 Corey Lee Henderson to Rachel Lynn Starling (Age 22) 01/08/2019 Aracely Del Carmen Pineda Torres to Enry Armando Melara Portillo 01/10/2019 Holly Jean Armstrong to Eric James McKim
Accused murderer makes first appearance in court
Accused murderer Kyle Schneider had few words to say in his first appearance at in the Dubois County Circuit Court on Monday. In a preliminary hearing that was continued to Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., Schneider was given the probable cause affidavit of the preliminary investigation into the incident that occurred last Friday morning.
Ireland Utilities to hold annual membership meeting
Ireland Utilities, Inc. will hold its annual membership meeting on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting wil be held at 4957 W State Road 56 Ireland. Election of board members will be held. All members are invited to attend.
Perspective: Factory jobs are changing fast
Manufacturing employment has enjoyed a long recovery since the darkest days of the Great Recession. As of late last year, we have a full 108,000 more factory jobs than in summer 2009, which marked the trough of the business cycle. This recovery eased some of the deep impacts of automation and trade that cost the […]
St. Meinrad Parish will celebrate feast day January 20
St. Meinrad Parish will celebrate the feast day of its patron, St. Meinrad, on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, followed by a parish social and complimentary breakfast in the St. Meinrad Community Center. Pastor Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, will give the feast-day homily focusing on holiness and […]
4-H seeking Teens as Teachers volunteers
Are you a middle or high school student looking for a way to build your resume? Would you like to have skills that will make you marketable to both colleges and future employers? Teens as Teachers is a hands-on opportunity for teams of youth to learn how to do, implement and create hands-on learning experiences […]
4-H enrollment open until Jan. 15
There’s still time to enroll in 4-H. The online enrollment window is happening now and will last until January 15. The mission of 4-H is to provide is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world. The 4H program offers a hands-on […]
Blackgrove announces candidacy for Huntingburg at-large seat
Alex Blackgrove announced he will be seeking the Republican nomination in the May 2019 primary for the at-large seat in Huntingburg.