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Howl at the Moon Hike Planned at Ferdinand Forest
DC Multisport has announced the upcoming “Howl at the Moon Hike” planned for Thursday, October 19.

Burn Ban issued for Martin County
The Martin County Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban for Martin County effective immediately.

Road closure planned for State Road 168 near Mackey
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 168 near Mackey.

Mitchell Woman Dies in Three-Vehicle Crash
On Tuesday, at approximately 12:50 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a three-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Road 37 and County Road 900 S., in which a Mitchell, IN, woman died.

Nationwide EAS Test happening today
A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will be taking place Wednesday afternoon.

Section of Orchard Road Closed for Sewer Lateral Repair
Due to sewer lateral repair work on Orchard Road, the street will be closed between Highland Drive and Washington Street today, October 3, 2023, until approximately 3:30 p.m.

Reckless Driver Arrested on I64 for Felony Firearm Possession and OWI
Last night, October 2nd, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Trooper Andrew Recker was patrolling I64 in Spencer County when he stopped the driver of a gray Jeep for driving 97 mph in a 70 mph zone.
Final Downtown Chowdown Thursday October 5th
Heart of Jasper invites you to the last Downtown Chowdown of the year on Thursday October 5th.

Jasper PD Warns of Parking Ticket Scam
The Jasper Police Department has received reports of residents receiving a scam email from [email protected], alleging of a parking violation around the square in the City of Jasper.

ISP: MITCHELL MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX ABUSE-RELATED CHARGES
After receiving a Priority 1 cybertip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) late Friday afternoon, members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a residential search warrant which resulted in the arrest of a Mitchell man on charges related to child molest and child pornography.
Llamado a Votantes Hispanos
La Secretaria del Condado de Dubois, Amy Kippenbrock, se ha asociado con ALASI para organizar un evento para Votantes Hispanos en el Centro de Eventos de Huntingburg el 18 de octubre de 2023 a las 6:00 p.m.
Dubois County Clerk, ALASI partner for Hispanic Voter Outreach
Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock has partnered with ALASI to host a Hispanic Voter Outreach event at Huntingburg Event Center on October 18, 2023, at 6:00pm.

Messmer Column: Studying Impacts on the Economy
On this week's Messmer Column, State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) discusses studying impacts on the economy.

ISP: Indiana State Police Investigating Shooting in Marengo
On 09-28-2023 at 6:25 am the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a domestic situation at 240 S Murphy Street, Marengo, Indiana.

ISP: Ferdinand Man Arrested for Rape and Sexual Battery
Indiana State Police Jasper Detective Patrick Stinson initiated a criminal investigation on September 27, 2023, after receiving information from the Perry County Sheriff’s Office concerning allegations of rape and sexual battery with a 23-year-old mentally deficient female.

SW Dubois School Board names Mehaffey next Superintendent
Southwest Dubois County Schools have named their next Superintendent.

Gov. Holcomb unveils new addiction treatment locator
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the launch of Shatterproof Treatment Atlas, a free, confidential, first-of-its-kind tool to connect Hoosiers in need with appropriate addiction treatment and deliver user-friendly information about the quality of available programs.

Indiana deer hunters urged to remember safety tips
With the deer reduction zone season underway and the statewide archery deer season starting Oct. 1, Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe.

BRAUN UNVEILS HISTORIC LEGISLATION IN BROWN CO.
On Thursday, Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) lauded the introduction of legislation, S. 2990 Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act of 2023 by U.S. Sen. Mike Braun to expand the Charles C Deam Wilderness to protect the wild Nebo Ridge area and create an additional national recreation area surrounding the Wilderness.

Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI).