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Final days of the Hadi Half-Pot as jackpot grows over $126,000.
This weekend is the last opportunity to purchase Hadi Half-Pot tickets.

Governor Eric Holcomb: Flags to be flown at Half Staff for Japan Prime Minister
Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.

Messmer Column: On My Way Pre-K applications still open.
In this week's Messmer Column, State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) shares that On My Way Pre-K applications are still open.


Strassenfest Parade Entry Deadline Approaching
Parade registration deadline for this year’s Strassenfest in Jasper is this Sunday, July 10th.

TRI-CAP RSVP Sponsoring Eight Night Colorado Trip
TRI-CAP RSVP is sponsoring a nine day, eight night motor-coach trip to Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge, and Garden of the Gods through Diamond Tours, Inc. from Sat. Sept 24, 22- Sun. Oct 2, 22.

Vincennes University Upward Bound program awarded multimillion-dollar grant
The Vincennes University TRIO Upward Bound program was recently funded $2.25 million to serve populations of first-generation and income-eligible high school students interested in pursuing a college education.

Daviess County Plans $11 Million Housing Project
There could be more housing coming to Daviess County.

Section of 4th Street to be Closed for Water Main Repair
Due to a small water main repair on 4th Street, the road will be closed between US231 and Jackson Street on Monday, July 11, 2022 beginning at 6:00 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m.

Share your observations of wild turkey hens and their young with DNR
You can help the DNR learn more about Indiana’s wild turkey populations by reporting wild turkey broods you see through Aug. 31.

Pursuit Leads to Arrest
On July 6, 2022, at approximately 7:54pm Sergeant Mike Allen attempted to stop a Honda Shadow motorcycle in French Lick for Distracted Driving.

Orange County Man Arrested for Sexual Battery
Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on November 23, 2021, after receiving information from the French Lick Police Department, concerning allegations of sexual assault against a French Lick resident.

JASPER MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD MOLESTING CHARGES
On July 6, 2022 a Jasper man, Bernard Edgar Simmons, was arrested by the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of Child Molesting, each a class A felony.

Toyota Manufacturing of Indiana to Host Hiring Event in Huntingburg
Toyota Manufacturing will host a hiring event this Saturday in Huntingburg.

Section of Van Buren Street Closed for Sewer Lateral Repair
Due to sewer lateral repair work on Van Buren Street, the road is closed between 9th and 10th Streets today, July 7, 2022, until approximately 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Indiana Department of Education Partnering with Get Your Teach On to Support & Celebrate Educators
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is launching a first-of-its-kind partnership to provide interactive professional development and support to educators across the state.

The Last Revel set to headline 12 th annual Ferdinand Folk Festival
Attention Ferdinand Folk Festival fans! Make sure to lock in this date on your scheduling devices for this fall: Saturday September 17, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, co-sponsored by Best Home Furnishings and MasterBrand Cabinets, returns to the beautiful 18th Street Park, for our 12th annual event.

Gov. Holcomb Announces Indiana Hosting Ukrainian Olympians
Today, Gov. Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana, Indiana Sports Corp, and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) collaborated to relocate the men’s Ukrainian Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Team to Indiana to serve as its training location this summer.

Burn Ban NOT in effect for Dubois County, but Caution still needed
The Dubois County Fire Chief’s and Tammy Humbert, Director of the Emergency Management Agency, want to make residents aware that even though we are not currently under a burn ban the potential for fires going out of control is a major concern.

Dubois County School Forum: GCJS Assistant Superintendent Tina Fawks
GCJS Assistant Superintendent Tina Fawks joined the Dubois County School Forum.