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

Framing Ferdinand is a newly formed organization seeking 501(c)3 non-profit status and national Main Street America accreditation. The mission is to engage, promote, and grow Ferdinand for the betterment of the community with a vision to build a framework that continues to enhance, connect, and beautify the community. The first milestone to become a Main…

The person with ticket number A-5454609 is the winner in this year’s Strassenfest Halfpot.

Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday ceremonially signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty)to launch a new public notification for missing and at-risk veterans. The governor also ceremonially signed a law that Bartels sponsored to create and distribute veterans benefits and services posters for display in Hoosier businesses. Bartels, chairman of the…

Jasper Community Arts is excited to announce that multi-platinum country music band Lonestar will be performing at the Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This much-anticipated concert promises to be an unforgettable night of music featuring the band’s iconic hits and fan favorites. Known for chart-toppers like “Amazed,” “I’m Already There,” and “My…

The 2024 Dubois County Leadership Academy celebrated the most recent graduates with a convocation at Vincnnes University Jasper. The Academy equips attendees with essential leadership skills, covering leadership essentials, business and entrepreneurship, government and public service, communications, civic leadership, and more. Both teams successfully completed their capstone projects. Team #1 The Crisis Connection team ran…

A Dubois County resident’s questions into Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter’s misappropriation of commissary funds led to a sparring match between members of the Dubois County Council and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy at Wednesday’s meeting. Here is a recording of Wednesday’s meeting. This was provided by the county since the stream did not have audio…

The Astra Theatre is incredibly excited to bring a co-headlining show featuring Jonathan & Abigail Peyton and Philip Bowen to the theatre on Saturday, September 7. Two headliners in one night in one very unique venue! Tickets are on sale now atwww.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for the balcony, $25 for the main floor,…

The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office announced Emily Haas’s recent addition as a new deputy/social worker. The sheriff’s office posted on social media that Emily brings a unique blend of law enforcement and social work expertise, making her an invaluable asset to the team and the community. Emily’s path to the sheriff’s office began during her…

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 14, 2024 The Indiana Department of Education made significant changes to a proposed high school diploma overhaul on Wednesday, including offering just one baseline diploma for all graduates. The announcement follows waves of criticism from Hoosier teachers, parents and students over earlier diploma proposals that would broadly exclude certain…

100 Cooks Who Care is Old National Bank’s signature fundraiser. In Dubois County, over $839,432 has been raisedsince the inaugural biannual event in 2014. * 2014 – Indiana National Guard Relief Fund* 2016 – E5 Foundation and Dubois County Leukemia Association* 2018 – CASA of Dubois and Orange Counties*…

Three Dubois County farms were recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture among the 103 Indiana farm families presented theHoosier Homestead Awardat the Indiana State Fair fromIndiana State Department of Agriculture DirectorDon Lamb. In Dubois County, the Bartelt-Peters Farm, founded in 1913, was honored for being more than 100 years old. The Bockting Farm,…

Jasper—The Jasper Park Board expressed support for the new courtyard Heart of Jasper is proposing to create at the corner of Fourth and Main (next to Oink, Inc.) in downtown Jasper, but said maintenance and upkeep were top of mind for future approvals for the new project. Ruger Kerstiens, representing Heart of Jasper, presented plans…

The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Dubois County Museum on Sunday, August 25, from 1-4:00 p.m. to celebrate the past 25 years and wish well to future years. The museum will be serving cake and ice cream beginning at 1:00 p.m. Volunteers will also be on hand with games and prizes….

The Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire on North Main Monday evening and after a late night there, were called to a second fire a few blocks away Tuesday morning. A call came in Monday evening at about 6 p.m. for a fire at a residence on the 200 block of North Main…

The St. Anthony Community Center will be filled with barbecue, vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles, cornhole, a beer garden, live music and plenty of activities for kids for the 32nd annual St. Anthony Firemen’s Fest this Saturday. Here is the schedule for this Saturday.

Daryl Schmitt, currently serving as a Dubois County Councilman, has officially announced he is seeking nomination for the State Senate District 48 seat. This position, currently held by State Senator Mark Messmer, will likely be vacated if he is elected to represent Congressional District 8. Once he steps down, a caucus of Republican precinct committee…

The Precious Blood Parish will host its annual picnic this Sunday, August 18, at the Precious Blood Church in Jasper. Festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. This year’s event features a range of activities and attractions for all ages–homemade quilts, a country store, a silent auction, a basket raffle, games for kids and adults, a…

The Rotary Club of Dubois County is honored to announce that Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 ATHENA Awards Banquet, which will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, at the Huntingburg Event Center. “Dr. Katie Jenner will undoubtedly inspire anyone who comes to our 12th annual…

Join Heart of Jasper for their fourth annual fundraising event, Mingle on Main, on Friday, October 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m. For $30 per ticket, enjoy live music by the First and Main band, four food and beverage pairings prepared by Oink Inc. Smokehouse and Southern Kitchen, and mingling on the beautiful downtown Square….

Scuttlebutt is a new video series produced by WJTS featuring local veterans organizations sharing information to help veterans receive the support they need. Here is the seventh video in the series, featuring information about Operation Mind, Body & Soul, an organization located in the Jasper River Centre, and an upcoming special event. You can view…

The Southwest Dubois School Corporation celebrated back to school with a Friday evening filled with football, food, fun activities and information. Attendees had several options for food trucks as well as access to information on community services, extracurricular activities in the school and a chance to meet teachers. The Raider football team held a clinic…

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…