The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced that applications are now open for the Attract, Prepare, Retain (APR) Grant.

An excessive heat warning is in effect today, Wednesday July 6, until 9:00 pm EST.

The Jasper Street Dept. along with contractor, Seal Master, will begin their annual Asphalt Pavement Preservation Projects (Liquid Road), beginning on Monday, July 11, barring any unforeseen events.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor and remember the victims of the horrific tragedy in Highland Park, IL.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.

Today, Senator Mike Braun, Senator Kevin Cramer, Senator Dan Sullivan, Senator Rick Scott, and Senator Marco Rubio sent a letter to the Senate Conference Committee members appointed to reach an agreement related to H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act, outlining their concerns with provisions in the bill that would strip away tools for competing with China, and proposing changes to incentivize domestic investment.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) are partnering with the Indiana Bar Foundation, Inc. 

Indiana State Police, Mt. Vernon Police and the Posey County Coroner are currently investigating a fireworks incident that claimed the life of an 11-year-old Mt. Vernon boy.

The Friends of the Ferdinand Library will hold their Second Saturday Basement Book Sale on Saturday, July 9, from 10 am to 1 pm. 

The Jasper Police Department arrested a man after he fled from the scene of an accident on a skateboard.

Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to be aware of products that were recalled in June. Rokita says consumers should take full advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items. 

The City Halls and departments of Ferdinand, Huntingburg and Jasper will close in observance of Independence Day on Monday July 4^th.

In this weeks column, State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day.

In 2021, over 11,000 people across the United States were treated for firework related injuries, according to the CPCSC. That is an increase of 25% from 2006 and 2021.

Jasper Strassenfest’s Half Pot event is back this year and the committee is ramping up ticket sales with set hours beginning Thursday, July 7th at their booth located in front of the Southgate Shopping Center in Jasper.

El 30 de junio del 2022, el sitio de pruebas de COVID del condado de Dubois se cerrará permanentemente al final del día laboral (4:00 PM).

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today awarded 97 schools and community partners with more than $57 million in Explore, Engage and Experience (3E) grant funding. 

Joyce Fleck officially became the new president of the Rotary Club of Jasper for the 2022-2023 year at the club’s recent weekly meeting on Thursday, June 30.

On June 30, 2022, the Dubois County Covid Testing site will close permanently at the end of business (4:00 PM).

On Tuesday morning, July 5th from 6 am to 9 am, the City of Jasper and Ragle’s construction crew will be shutting off water service affecting customers along Main
Street from 2nd Street to 5th Street.