Jasper’s Redevelopment Commission met to take the next steps in approving the Northridge subdivision’s proposed residential TIF by opening a public meeting to solicit community input. 

Purdue Extension will offer the Becoming the Employer of Choice program virtually starting on Sept. 17

 Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an accident on State Road 64

A Cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a Salem, Indiana man for possession of child pornography.  

 A Cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a French Lick, Indiana man for possession of child pornography.  

The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, in conjunction with National Public Lands Day.

A retreat titled “Navigating Difference: Serving in Multicultural Communities” will be presented by Dr. Daniela Abraham on September 20-22, 2024, at the Saint Meinrad Guest House and Retreat Center, St. Meinrad, IN.

In a meeting charged with optimism, the Vincennes University Board of Trustees acknowledged strategic investments in faculty and staff and heard reports of rising incoming enrollment at the Vincennes Campus and the vital impact of community partnerships.

JPD makes Drug Arrest

For the first time, UDWI REMC linemen Michael Nail, Will Padgett, and Zane Anderson participated in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds August 22 and 23.

Monroe Lake will host two Flora Field Days with a focus on identifying fall-blooming wildflowers.

The flowers on the Patoka River Bridge for the Summer of 2024 will soon fade and be removed.

The Huntingburg Common Council and Utility board met on Tuesday night to discuss an exciting new opportunity for the police department, thanks to the generosity of a private donor.

Jasper’s Board of Public Works and Safety assembled for their regular board meeting early Tuesday morning to discuss some plans for proactive maintenance and yuletide cheer. 

The Vincennes University Foundation and the VU Jasper Foundation are excited to welcome the new Assistant Director of Special Projects and VUJ Advancement, Austin Welp.

 Amy Kippenbrock is excited to announce that she has officially filed as a candidate for Indiana Senate District 48.

August 27^th Calcar Paving and Jasper Water Dept. will close Vine Street between 8^th and 9^th Streets starting at 7:00am.

It was a capacity crowd at the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools board meeting on Monday night.

The Rotary Club of Dubois County awarded a total of $16,000 to three local area nonprofits as part of their 2024 Community Grants program. Recipients of this year’s grants were the Dove House, ALASI, and Crisis Connection.

 Detectives from the Indiana State Police Bloomington District arrested a former Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Probationary Deputy on charges related to an allegation of sexual battery.