News - Dubois County Free Press, Inc. (2024)

By Martha Rasche, Dubois County CARES Although marijuana is illegal in Indiana, a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill allows products made from hemp. Such products were legalized throughout the country, though some states have since regulated their sale or outright banned them. They are still legal in Indiana. One of the most popular products…

The public is invited to a celebration of two years of partnership between Dubois County and the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement’s Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, at The Parklands of Jasper, 800 West 15th Street, Jasper, IN 47456. Established…

The Fraternal Order of Police Wood Capitol Lodge has established a fund to support Huntingburg Police Department Corporal Ted Klem and his seven-month-old daughter Madison in response to the tragic death of his wife, Amanda. Here is a Facebook post outlining the details for those wishing to support the family.

Judge Justin McAdam of the Indiana Tax Court recently issueda significant rulingin the case ofDr. Tulsi and Kamini Sawlani v. Lake County Assessor, addressing the constitutionality of statutory tax caps under the Indiana Constitution.

Yesterday,Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouchand theIndiana State Department of Agricultureannounced thewinners of the 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the lieutenant governor’s Family of Business offices in Indianapolis throughout the next year. “Indiana has so many gifted photographers that truly know how to showcase Indiana agriculture through their talents,” said…

Like most Parrot Heads, I haven’t fully processed it yet—the Sept. 1, 2023, death of Jimmy Buffett. A sort of “tropical depression” sunk in once heartbreaking headlines detailed the demise of the mogul of Margaritaville at 76, colorful parrot feathers falling from a September sky, like a rainbow’s collapse. That he lived three-quarters of a…

The Astra opened its doors to the public to televise the final round of the Great Lakes Region Little League championship featuring Jasper Wildcats 12U representing Indiana. Though Hinsdale took an early lead, Jasper came back in the top of the sixth, scoring five runs. With the score 7 to 6, Hinsdale answered with a…

Orange County Prosecuting Attorney Holly N. Hudelson has been appointed as the special prosecutor investigating Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter’s misuse of commissary funds. Ms. Hudelson has 30 days to accept the appointment from Dubois County Superior Court Judge Anthony Quinn. According to the order filed on July 31, the court agreed with Dubois County…

The Dubois County Highway Department will close Schnellville Road on Monday, August 12, 2024, for a culvert replacement approximately a quarter mile east of Rustic Acres Road. Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. barring any unforeseen circ*mstances or inclement weather.

Actors Community Theatre is thrilled to unveil the upcoming 2024-2025 Performance Season Lineup with the public. After a painstaking selection process, the ACT Board of Directors has selected three distinctly unique theatrical experiences for performers and audience members to attend, including: “Twisted Tales of Poe” by Philip Grecian. Performed as a radio play, this drama…

Here are options for you if you are seeking help or simply need someone to talk to about your unique situation. Do you need suicide prevention, help with substance misuse, or a mental health crisis? Then call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. A crisis line specific to LGBTQ+ young people is…

Boonville’s Clayton Philip will open Warner Music Nashville recording artist Walker County will headline the Lincoln Amphitheatre’s “Emerging Artist” event this Saturday, August 10. This special event is partly being presented by MasterBrand Cabinets with local radio support provided by 100.9 FM WBDC. “This is our fourth season of hosting an emerging artist night,” said…

Reopened: Intersection of 8th and Jackson Streets closed to replace gas main Due to the replacement of a gas main, the Gas Department will close the intersection of 8th Street and Jackson Street on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. until further notice. Please find an alternate route during the work. Clay Street between…

Visit Dubois County, Inc., is seeking 16 artists for the second phase of itsDubois County Elevated Wayfinding, Artistic Brandingproject. This project entails installing 19 wayfinding signs in select areas of Jasper, Huntingburg, and Ferdinand. Three of the signs will be placed at traffic lights, and 16 will have a backside for cross-traffic and foot traffic…

Phil Schneider welcomed Taylor (Neukam) O’Bryan as a new associate attorney at Schneider Law Office in Huntingburg. Ms. O’Bryan attended the University of Evansville and graduated with a degree in Business Administration before obtaining her J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2022. She decided to return to Dubois…

The Stop the Mid-States Corridor Coalition will host an information meeting on Thursday, August 15, in the Vincennes University Jasper CTIM Auditorium. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. The meeting will feature speakers and presentations from Jason McCoy of Martin County, and Teresa Kendall of Dubois County. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. The…

The Jasper Redevelopment Commission took a preliminary step toward establishing the city’s first residential tax increment financing (TIF) district at Tuesday’s meeting. In a 4 to 1 vote, the commission approved a resolution creating a Residential Housing Program for the North Ridge Estates development from Kerstiens Custom Builders. This is the first step in moving…

Huntingburg–ALASI, Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana, is thrilled to announce the upcoming 11th Annual Latino Culture Fest, set to take place on August 30th and 31st at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, Indiana. This festival celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Latin America, offering a day full of music, dance, food, and community….

Jasper–The Jasper RC Flyers are thrilled to announce the resounding success of their 2024 Strassenfest Fly-in, held on Saturday, August 3rd, at 1103 S 350 W, Jasper. The event brought together RC aircraft enthusiasts, families, and community members for a day of exciting activities and impressive aerial displays. The event saw a fantastic turnout, with…

Crawford County–Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal head-on collision near Eckerty. Monday afternoon, August 5, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Indiana State Police and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 37 just north of Bethany Church Road. Preliminary investigation indicated Camiren J. Etienne, 20, of Tell City, was driving…

Jasper–The Jasper Street Department will be close Sycamore Manor 100 feet north of Briarcliff Parkway starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This closure is to replace a storm sewer under the street.The street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day.Residents will be able to travel the street from Hemlock Drive. The…

Dubois County Prosecutor Beth Schroeder has filed a request with the Dubois Superior Court for a special prosecutor to investigate the allegations of the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office inappropriately spending commissary funds. Under Indiana Code 33-39-10-2, various grounds exist for appointing a special prosecutor. In this case, subsection (b)(3) provides that a circuit or superior…

The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2024 President’sCommunity Excellence Award. The award is presented annually by the President of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to an individual who has generously contributed time, talents, or resources to the Jasper community. This award is open to all walks of life and…

Mentors for Youth is excited to announce the launch of its “31 Supporters in 31 Days” Challenge, running from August 1 to August 31, 2024. This initiative aims to engage 31 new supporters over the month to help provide essential support and mentorship for children aged 6-14 in Dubois County. Many of us have had…

Ron Mack’s work will be featured at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center from August 1 through October as a solo exhibition, ‘Over 50 Paintings: Through the Years.’ More information at the end of the story Soon after getting married, Dottie Mack (Durcholz) wanted a piece of art for the wall in the home she and her…

Farmers and land managers took advantage of the opportunity to recycle their plastic pesticide jugs at the Dubois County Solid Waste District’s annual Agriculture Recycling Day on the morning of Wednesday, July 31. During the morning event, 23 participants recycled approximately 4000 plastic pesticide jugs. Some other farm plastics were also recycled, bringing the total…

A special audit by the State Board of Accounts revealed some discrepancies in expenditures from the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office Jail Commissary Fund, ultimately leading to Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter repaying those expenditures. In light of the ongoing investigation into Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel’s misuse of jail commissary funds, the Indiana State Board of Accounts…

Due to forest management activities involving heavy equipment, a short section of the Birdseye Trail north of Governor’s Trace Rd. and east of Riceville Rd. will be temporarily closed to the public for safety until further notice. The rest of the 11.6-mile, multiple-use trail will be available for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. Horses…

German American Bancorp Inc. and Heartland Bancorp announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American in a deal valued at $330 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Heartland’s subsidiary bank, Heartland Bank, will be merged into German American’s subsidiary bank, German American Bank, and operate under a…

While the Jasper Strassenfest committee and many community members are celebrating the return of the German streetfest to the Square, the return comes with a request for patience as the team works with the new layout downtown. “I keep telling people we have just envisioned how this is going to look on the Square, we…

Dubois County Council President Mike Kluesner was presented the Distinguished Hoosier Award at Monday’s meeting with his family present. It was a surprise for the second-term council member who was nominated for the award by Commissioner Chad Blessinger with the help of State Representative Shane Lindauer. In presenting the award, Blessinger recognized Mr. Kluesner for…