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Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order declaring Sullivan and Johnson counties in State of Emergency
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an Executive Order declaring a disaster emergency for Sullivan and Johnson counties because of severe weather that moved through the state overnight Friday into Saturday.

Death Investigation On-going in Vincennes
Indiana State Police and Vincennes Police are currently investigating the death of an 18-year-old Vincennes man.

Local Cities and Towns Closed for Good Friday
The local cities and towns' governing and utility offices are closing for Good Friday

Messmer Column: Establishing standards for battery energy storage systems
On this week's Messmer Column, State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) discusses establishing standards for battery storage systems.

Limb Yard Spring and Summer Hours Begin on Saturday, April 1
The City of Huntingburg Limb Yard spring and summer hours begin on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Mt. Vernon, IL Woman Arrested after Early Morning Chase
Thursday morning, March 30, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Trooper Roberts was patrolling US 41 when he attempted to stop the driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV for driving 90 mph near CR 725 North.

Daffodil Stroll in Huntingburg
Spring has officially begun in Dubois County, despite the weather being non-spring like.

German American Bank awarded a BauerFinancial 5-Star rating
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, recently awarded German American Bank its top (5-Star) rating.

Lawsuit put hold on Hoosier National Forest Prescribed Burning
The United States South District Court of Indiana has granted a preliminary injunction filed by the plaintiffs in a case against the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), in response to the agency’s decision to proceed with the Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project.

Friday Community Health Screenings set for April 28th
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is sponsoring a “Friday Community Health Screening” on Friday, April 28th. from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 W. 12th Ave., Jasper, IN

Downtown Chowdowns Begin Thursday April 6th
Food Truck Junkies get ready for Thursday April 6th as our first Downtown Chowdown will begin at 4pm at the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza.




Jasper Government Closed for Good Friday
Jasper City Hall, Street Department and all Utilities Administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 7th, 2023 for Good Friday.

Boil Order Issued in Jasper
The Jasper Water Department is advising some customers of a boil water order.

Dubois County Health Department: Food Handler Training
As of July 1, 2022, new Indiana State legislation requires every Home-Based Vendor to obtain a food handler certificate, including farmer’s market vendors.

Charles Wayne & Barbara J. Satkamp farm honored with Hoosier Homestead Award
Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

City of Huntingburg Conducting “Spring Cleanup Days”
The City of Huntingburg Street Department is conducting “Spring Cleanup Days,” which will be held Thursday, April 13 from 1:00–7:00 p.m.; Friday, April 14 from 1:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 1103 E 1st Street in Huntingburg.

National Emergency Dispatcher Week Approaching
Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community, are honored.