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Lindauer's bill to create designated outdoor refreshment areas advances
The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday voted in support of State Rep. Shane Lindauer's (R-Jasper) bill to encourage local governments to create Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas to boost local economies.

Arizona Man Awarded Dubois County Relocation Impact Grant
Brock Reckelhoff has been awarded a Dubois County Relocation Impact Grant.

Additional Leadership Positions Announced by JASPER ®
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the following changes in production leadership.

February 1st Schools and Business Closings and Delays
Local Sources - Recent sleet and ice will impact schools and businesses again on Wednesday.

Warrant Service Leads to More Felony Charges
A Southern Indiana man was arrested on numerous felony charges after troopers tracked him down on a separate warrant out of Harrison County.

Two Drivers Cited Following Accident
The Jasper Police Department responded to an accident on Saturday.

Saint Meinrad sponsors Day of Service in 14 communities
The Saint Meinrad Alumni Association is hosting its ninth annual Saint Meinrad Day of Service on Saturday, March 11, in 14 cities.

School and Business Closings/Delays for Jan. 31st
Here is the current closings and delays WITZ has received.

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Promotes Brittany K. Merritt to Marketing Specialist
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company names Brittany K. Merritt, Marketing Specialist.

Traffic Stop Leads to Dealing Cocaine Arrests
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Senior Trooper Richard Klun was working the areas of I-69 and State Road 37 during High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Awareness (HIDTA) campaign when a vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of two residents of Lawrence County.

An Addiction in your Pocket: 'Screenagers' coming to the Astra
When thinking of addiction, the most common ones are drugs and alcohol.

Increasing Veteran Benefit Awareness
On this week's Messmer Column, State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) discusses Veteran Benefit Awareness.

Memorial Hospital Offering Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group
Stroke care doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. Many stroke survivors and their caregivers experience changes in lifestyles and emotions while adjusting to new daily routines.

Otwell Man Arrested for OWI and Possession of Meth
Wednesday night, January 25, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Trooper Stein stopped the driver of a 2006 Ford on I-69 near the 46 mile-marker for a headlight violation.

Section of 1st Street to be Closed for Sewer Lateral Replacement
Due to sewer lateral replacement work on 1st Street, the road will be closed between Walnut and Geiger Streets on Friday, January 27, 2023, beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m.

Strassenfest Committee Announces 2023 Theme, Hoffmarschalls, and Exciting Enhancements
The Jasper Strassenfest Committee has announced the theme and Hoffmarschalls as well as some exciting enhancements for the 45th Annual Jasper Strassenfest to be held August 3-6 in downtown Jasper.

Avoid Scams this Tax Season
The Dubois County Sheriff's Office wants to help you avoid being a scam victim.

“If Congress doesn’t make a budget, we shouldn’t get paid”: Senators reintroduce bipartisan No Budget No Pay Act
Senators Mike Braun, Joe Manchin, Rick Scott, Maggie Hassan, Shelley Moore Capito, and Katie Britt have reintroduced the bipartisan No Budget, No Pay Act.

Nancy Eckerle Seeks to retain seat on the Jasper City Council
Nancy Eckerle, current Jasper City Council member (at-large) and Executive Director of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, has announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for an At-Large seat on the Jasper City Council in the 2023 election cycle.

Rotary Club to Host Speech Contest
The Rotary Club of Dubois County will host a speech contest for Dubois County High School students, with a cash prize of $250 for the chosen winner.