Photos: 4-H Fair fun and horses
Here are a couple of photos from local photographer Kylie Schepers, as well as those submitted by residents enjoying the 2023 Dubois County 4-H Fair. Here are a couple of photos sent in by residents.
Here are a couple of photos from local photographer Kylie Schepers, as well as those submitted by residents enjoying the 2023 Dubois County 4-H Fair. Here are a couple of photos sent in by residents.
The Jasper Common Council discussed the implementation of a one percent food and beverage tax at their meeting Wednesday. This was the second reading of the ordinance as it goes through the approval process. The council will hold a public hearing on August 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers before final approval…
A discussion on the impact of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) that would encompass portions of the downtown area in Jasper led to questions on the impact of residents in the area as well as future attraction and development. A law passed this year by the state legislature allowed cities to create DORAs in…
Huntingburg — The Dubois County Airport Authority is hoping to begin construction of the new 6,000-square-foot terminal building in 2024 and has contracted Woolpert to design it. The airport relies on the Federal Aviation Administration for the majority of funding for these types of projects.The project funding is usually split 90-5-5 between the FAA at 90 percent,…
Here are a couple of photos of Tuesday evenings events at the Dubois County 4-H Fair The fair continues through Saturday. If you have photos you’d like to share of your fun at the fair, send them to us with a brief description at editor@duboiscountyfreepress.com.
Tracy and Madalynn Pund, a St. Anthony mother and daughter, competed in the 2023 FAI World Championships flying radio-controlled rocket gliders. The pair represented the United States in the multinational competition held in Austin, Texas, earlier this month. This is the first time the competition has been held in the United States since 1993. In…
The group cycling through Indiana in memory of officers killed in the line of duty arrived in Jasper Thursday afternoon. Three local riders, Jeff Jessee, Dubois County Deputy Clint Gogel and Ethan Trusty, as well as support driver Chad Dick and his son, Todd, were with the group as they pulled into Jasper to a…
The Indianapolis office of the National Weather Service classified the tornado that went through Martin and Dubois Counties as an EF2 with winds up to 120 mph. It traveled 9.17 miles and had a 565-yard wide path. Here is their report. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado started just west of Haw Creek…
Jasper — The City of Jasper is continuing to develop plans for an indoor Regional Wellness Center in the city. The new indoor recreation, wellness and aquatic facility will be located on 15th and Bartley Streets adjacent to the Indiana National Guard facility. The City of Jasper and Tri-County YMCA are leading the project in…
Construction updates at the 4H Fairgrounds have the 4H Club Paws and Pals Dog Club seeking help to build a large yard barn and fenced agility training area for its members’ pups. Currently, the 15 members of the club meet in the Farm Bureau Building for obedience training but don’t have an agility training area…