Early voting off to a strong start in Dubois County
Early voting is off to a strong and encouraging start this primary season, with over 1,500 voters already turning out to make their voices heard. Local election officials are pleased with the steady participation and remind residents that additional convenient opportunities are ahead. This Saturday, April 25th, marks the first early-voting Saturday in Dubois County….
Going fishing
About 70 Jasper High School students visited Huntingburg Lake on Tuesday to learn how the Indiana Department of Natural Resources conducts fish surveys of Indiana lakes and ponds. The AP Biology and Environmental Studies students were shown how to operate the electrical current on the DNR boats and collect stunned fish. For the curious, biologists…
Huntingburg pickleball courts expected to open in May
The new pickleball courts at League Stadium are on track to open by the end of May, according to updates from the Huntingburg Parks Board meeting held Monday. The asphalt went down last week, and contractors are now installing poles for the nets. A fence company has started coring work and will set the fencing…
Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana celebrates over 530 girls at annual 5K event
Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana (GOTRSWIN) invites the community to celebrate the power, confidence, and accomplishments of more than 530 local girls at its annual Spring 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Jasper Middle School. This celebratory, non-competitive 5K marks the culmination of an eight-week, evidence-based program designed to inspire girls in…
Trooper Denk-Mundy named 2025 Trooper of the District; Schnell receives Top OWI award
Tuesday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott announced Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy has been selected as the 2025 “Trooper of the District.” Trooper Denk-Mundy was recognized in Indianapolis by Superintendent Scott, along with other troopers who were selected by their respective districts. “This honor is bestowed upon a deserving trooper who exemplifies the department’s high standards…
Two Deaconess Memorial doctors named 2026 LCM Outstanding Physicians
Joseph El-Houjairy, M.D. and Josua Leonard, M.D., have been named the 2026 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Outstanding Physician Award recipients at Deconess Memorial Medical Center. This award is named in honor of the Little Company of Mary Sisters – USA, the founders of Deconess Memorial. The LCM Award is given annually to a physician…
Jasper Airsoft team takes on international competition amid Middle East tensions
When the two American teams set to compete in the first World Airsoft Games in Abu Dhabi dropped out due to the heightened tensions in the Middle East, Harrison McCoy received a call from a highly popular local name in the sport with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Harrison operates HTK Airsoft at 1355 Vine…
Dubois County hires new Veterans Service Officer
Nick Pagragan, a Marine and Army veteran from Santa Claus, recently took over the Dubois County Veteran Service Office. Local veterans had been volunteering at the office since the resignation of the previous Veteran Service Officer. Commissioner Chad Blessinger praised those volunteers for keeping the office running from mid-February to last week while the county…
Solar companies working with county to address concerns
At Monday’s regular Dubois County Commissioner meeting, Commissioner Chad Blessigner discussed ongoing conversations with EDP Renewables regarding the second phase of their solar project in the Duff area. The company had come to the county to gauge their willingness to negotiate agreements to begin the process of expanding north of the railroad tracks crossing on…
Governor removes Dubois County sheriff from Indiana law enforcement board after failed settlement
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 20, 2026 A divided Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board on Monday rejected a proposed settlement that would have allowed embattled Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter to remain certified as a law enforcement officer until 2027, instead sending the case back for further review amid sharp criticism from current…
Southwest Dubois teachers bring STEM to life through fellowship experience
What happens when passionate teachers, creative thinking, and hands-on learning collide? At Southwest Dubois County School Corporation, it looks a lot like the STEM Fellowship in action. This year, the second cohort of Southwest Dubois educators — Nick Herron, Taylor Duckworth, Amanda Thompson and Stacey Metz — joined the STEM Fellowship, a dynamic 10-month professional…
Vonderheide, Uebelhor seeking Republican nomination for County Commissioner
Dubois County Councilman Doug Uebelhor and former Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide are on the ticket to potentially represent the Republican Party for the District 2 County Commissioner seat in the upcoming general election. Dubois County Voters will have an opportunity to select one of the two on their ticket. (Correction: This originally said Bainbridge Township…
Dubois County Chamber awards quarterly non-profit grant to Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce awarded Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana its quarterly nonprofit grant. Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana is dedicated to empowering young girls through evidence-based programming that combines social-emotional learning with physical activity. Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana serves Dubois County by partnering with local elementary…
Jasper breaks ground on Regional Wellness Center
City officials and community leaders broke ground Friday on the Regional Wellness Center, located along 15th Street, between The Parklands and the Jasper High School property. The city owns the facility, which will be managed through a partnership with the YMCA. The project has secured $14.1 million in private donations from more than 90 individuals,…
Huntingburg Elementary pursuing student leadership initiative certification
Thursday, students from Huntingburg Elementary took center stage at the Southwest Dubois County School board meeting, presenting their leadership notebooks to board members as part of the school’s journey to become a Leader in Me Lighthouse school. The Leader in Me Lighthouse School certification is awarded by the global organization FranklinCovey as recognition that schools…
Dubois County Airport Authority April meeting
The Dubois County Airport Authority met for its regular meeting on Monday evening and discussed the following items. Airport Career Cruise and Aviation Program Applications Airport Manager Travis McQueen reported that the airport participated in the countywide 8th-grade career cruise, attracting 29 students who expressed verbal interest in aviation careers. This represents approximately 5% of…
DNR proposes boost to bobcat trapping quota; add weapons
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 16, 2026 The Indiana Department of Natural Resources intends to boost the state’s bobcat trapping quota and allow hunters to use weapons to kill the animals and counter Indiana’s growing bobcat population. A permanent rule proposed by DNR would permit licensed hunters and trappers to harvest 400 bobcats…
Community asked to honor fallen Celestine firefighter
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is asking local residents to help honor fallen firefighter Lucas A. Gehlhausen as he is remembered at the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service on Sunday, May 3rd. Gehlhausen will be honored alongside nearly 200 other firefighters who have died in the line of duty in recent years at the National…
WBDC announces Country Showdown lineup and community partnership
Country radio station 100.9FM WBDC is proud to announce the official lineup and featured nonprofit partner for the 44th Annual WBDC Country Showdown, presented by German American Bank. The event will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Jasper Arts Center. Continuing its long-standing tradition of supporting local organizations, WBDC has selected the Dubois County 4-H Council as this year’s featured…
(Fixed) Water main break affecting Jasper customers and businesses
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced repairs have been completed on the water main break located at College Avenue and Meridian Road. If your water has discoloration, run the cold water tap for 15-20 minutes, or until it clears. A Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect. There are no potential health effects. If you…
Sparked by AES battery development, residents ask Huntingburg for development moratorium
Huntingburg resident Amanda Souders Harris urged the common council to enact a temporary moratorium on new development within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) until the Unified Development Ordinance can be updated to address large-scale projects that current regulations weren’t designed to handle. Harris told the council the community faces developmental pressures from data centers, solar…
Huntingburg considering 8.9% water rate increase
The Huntingburg Common Council introduced an ordinance for an 8.9% water rate increase following a recommendation from the Utility Rate Advisory Board at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The proposed increase represents approximately $3 per month for the average residential customer using 2,000 gallons monthly, bringing their bill from $33.32 to about $36.30. Buzz Krohn of OW…
Tickets are on sale for the Garden Gate Jazz, Wine & Craft Beer Festival
The annual Garden Gate Jazz, Wine, and Craft Beer Festival is set to return on April 25th to the beautiful Market Street Park in downtown Huntingburg, Indiana, offering an afternoon filled with live music, local flavors, and community celebration. From 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. EST, festival patrons can enjoy sampling a variety of wines and craft beers while…
4th annual Soup-port the Arts this Sunday, April 19
Jasper Arts is hosting the 4th annual SOUP-port The Arts event in the Atrium at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. Several professional ceramic artists throughout the surrounding area, along with artists of all ages, have been volunteering their time and talents over the last few months,…
Heart of Jasper announces Alive After 5! returns
The Heart of Jasper is bringing back its popular Alive After 5! event series to the Square in downtown Jasper for the 2026 season. Held on the first Friday of select months from May through December, the monthly event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., offering an evening of live music, local vendors, shopping,…
Actors Community Theatre unveils new logo design and updated mission statement
Actors Community Theatre (ACT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the community through the performing arts, announced the debut of its newly redesigned logo and updated mission statement. The new logo reflects ACT’s continued commitment to creativity, accessibility, and community connection through theatre and live performance. Featuring a refreshed, contemporary design, the new logo captures…
Dubois County early voting information
Early voting in the 2026 Primary is underway in Dubois County. Here is a list of times and locations to cast your vote early or on election day, May 5. In Dubois County, voters will be asked to choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot when they check in to vote. Each ballot contains different…
TRI-CAP celebrating 60 years: Half-pot fundraiser kicks off on April 25 with $1,060 starting prize
TRI-CAP will launch its first-ever Half-Pot Raffle on April 25, its official 60th anniversary, giving community members a chance to win while supporting a meaningful cause. The raffle begins with a $1,060 prize, commemorating TRI-CAP’s 60th anniversary and guaranteeing at least that amount for the winner. The total will grow as more tickets are sold. Tickets will be…
Three Sheriff candidates vying for Republican nomination in Primary
With early voting in the primary election underway, Dubois County voters have three candidates to choose from to run for sheriff on the Republican ticket in the November election. Tim Lampert, Jesus Monarrez, and Brian LaRoche are each seeking the nomination for one of the county’s most visible law enforcement positions. To help voters better…
Mental health and substance use top challenges facing rural Southern Indiana communities
In early 2026, the Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) hosted eight informational sessions and invited community members to come together to learn about upcoming grant programs that align with BFO’s vision of Healthy Communities. BFO hosted events at local establishments within their service region of Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike,…
Dubois County celebrates Week of the Young Child
Investing In The Critical First Five Years This week, Dubois County joins communities across the country to celebrate the Week of the Young Child (April 11-17). Established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this annual celebration focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families, while recognizing…
