Huntingburg Disc Golf
Niehaus Park’s new disc golf course meanders around and through the 18 acres of the park located next to State Road 64. Created by a group from the 2018 Dubois County Leadership Academy, the course offers plenty of challenge and variety, according to players.
Serendipity Fibers moves into new location on Fourth Street
It’s almost been five years since Serendipity Fibers opened on Fourth Street and looking back, Melissa Ilgen says she’s learned a lot in that time. “It’s been a lot of trial by fire,” she laughed. “I’ll be honest, I don’t think I knew anything when I started.” She attributes her success to her customers and […]
Deputies seeking stolen SUV
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public in locating a silver 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe that was taken from the St. Anthony area. The Tahoe was believed to be stolen from the area of 5870 East County Road 650 South near St. Anthony. The truck’s license plate number is AAK301 and […]
Hoosier Hills Credit Union receives Bauer’s five-star rating
Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU) has once again been honored with a Superior Five-Star rating from the independent research firm BauerFinancial, Inc. The five-star score is the highest available ranking and marks Hoosier Hills Credit Union as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. “Maintaining a strong institution that helps our members achieve […]
Schmett recognized as conservation farmer of the year
The Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District presents an annual award to a Dubois County farmer who uses good soil and water conservation practices on their farm and puts extra effort into conserving natural resources. During the SWCD’s Annual Meeting held at Venue 1408 in Huntingburg on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019, Tim Robinette, Senior […]
Smock awarded first Friend of Conservation award
Dubois County has many champions of conservation, so Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District decided to create an award to recognize their efforts. On February 5th, at the 73rd SWCD Annual Meeting held at Venue 1408 in Huntingburg, Alan Smock was presented with the first annual Friend of Conservation award. Smock grew up on […]
Brames family presented Forest Stewardship award
Tom and Louise Brames were presented the OFS Forest Stewardship Award by Scott Reckelhoff, property manager of OFS during Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) Annual Meeting held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Venue 1408 in Huntingburg. Dubois County contains many acres of highly erodible land; steep ground for which the best […]
Severe Weather Spotter training planned
The Dubois County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the National Weather Service in Louisville, will host Severe Weather Spotter Training on April 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. EDT at Vincennes University Jasper Campus, Classroom Building Lecture Hall, 850 College Avenue. The training is free of charge and is open to anyone across the region […]
Schneider withdraws mental defect defense; asks for speedy trial
Monday, the attorney representing the man accused of murdering a 23-year-old Huntingburg woman filed a motion to withdraw the defense of mental disease or defect that was filed in February. Kyle D. Schneider, 27, Huntingburg, was charged with the murder of Chloie Lubbehusen after being arrested at the scene of the crime that occurred at […]
Red Cross offers a surprising way to help patients kick cancer
Give platelets or blood to help patients battling cancer People may be surprised that they can play a direct role in the fight against cancer, and it’s easier than they might think. By donating platelets or blood through the American Red Cross, donors can share their strength and help patients kick cancer Platelets are tiny […]
Notre Dame professor to speak at Saint Meinrad’s Thomas Lecture
Dr. Brad S. Gregory will present the annual Thomas Lecture on Philosophy and Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, IN. The lecture will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. Central Time in St. Bede Theater. This year’s lecture is titled “On the Compatibility and Complementary Flourishing of Catholicism […]
Groundbreaking set for Jasper’s Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
The Jasper Public Library and Jasper Community Arts Commission invite the public to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 PM at the building site. The new combined library and arts center is located at the corner of Third Avenue and Mill Street. Due to the time […]
Singer-Songwriter to visit the Jasper Public Library this Saturday
Singer-songwriter Matt Beilis will visit the Jasper Public Library on Saturday, March 23rd from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Beilis will discuss what it means to be a singer-songwriter and a music producer, as well as how to make a living doing both. The art of songwriting/music production and the creative process behind each will also […]
Garden Gate Festival announces date and entertainment lineup
The Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine, & Craft Beer Festival takes place Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, Indiana. Highlights include food trucks, art vendors, beer and wine gardens, and two stages of live music. Headlining this year’s festival is the Indianapolis-based Cathy Morris Band. Bokeh Big Band, Olney Central College, […]
Memorial Hospital receives five-star quality rating
On February 28, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its most recent quality rating for hospitals. Once again, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center received a five-star overall performance rating, the highest rating possible. Memorial Hospital was one of only 293 hospitals nationwide to receive this distinction, and one of only […]
Dubois County farms presented Hoosier Homestead Award
Three Dubois County farms were recognized with the Hoosier Homestead Award. The annual award was presented last week by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler at the Indiana Statehouse. “Agriculture is very much a family affair, with roughly 97 percent of farms family-owned and operated nationwide,” Crouch said. […]