Dubois County Free Press

27/07/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Little Miss and Mister Strassenfest.

26/07/2024

What happens with local ballots in the coming election after the presumptive presidential nominee steps down? It seems like business is going as usual at the county level.

With the shakeup on the Democratic nomination for president recently, County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock is holding her breath as she prepares for the upcoming election. Kippenbrock said she immediately emailed the Indiana Election Division for guidance after President Biden made his announcement. Then an...

25/07/2024

Area obituaries.

A listing of local obituaries.

24/07/2024

The Ferdinand VFD Firemens Ball is this Saturday, July 27 at the Ferdinand Community Center.

Everyone is invited. Festivities include a raffle with more than 130 prizes, fried chicken dinners, and entertainment from Michael Wilmes.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

24/07/2024

You don't want to miss this fantastic production of "The Sound of Music" that opens tomorrow and plays through Sunday at the Jasper Arts Center. Check out photos of the production and get ticket information at the link. https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/jasper-arts-center-to-be-filled-with-the-sound-of-music-beginning-thursday/

24/07/2024

Lochmueller Group is set to begin studying the Dubois County section of the Mid-States Corridor path to narrow down where the road will go and what type of road it will be.

Tuesday, the Lochmueller Group announced the Tier 2 study of the Mid-States Corridor was set to begin in Dubois County. The Tier 2 study of the recommended corridor route is divided into five components, called Sections of Independent Utilities (SIUs), stretching from the Ohio River to Interstate 69...

23/07/2024

***UPDATE*** Cameron has been located safely. Thank you for sharing this post.

Police are seeking help locating a missing juvenile. Cameron Cordero, 13. He has blonde hair, blue eyes and is 5 ft 6 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a red baseball shirt. If you have any information, contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 812-723-2417 extension 1.

******MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED SAFELY******

💥💥💥Missing Juvenile💥💥💥

Cameron Cordero
13 year old male
Blond hair, blue eyes , 5’6”
Last seen wearing red baseball shirt
If you see or have any information regarding this matter please call us at 812-723-2417 ext 1

22/07/2024

Check out the new opportunities on the Dubois County Jobs Board.

This page lists companies advertising jobs in Dubois County and the surrounding areas.

19/07/2024

Crew's Card Shop features plenty of options for fun or just hanging out on Fourth Street. Besides sports cards and memorabilia, you can stop in to check out the arcade or pick up some fishing gear, disc golf and pickleball equipment.

The crew in Crew’s Card Shop refers to the four friends in Huntingburg who spent hours and hours together growing up in the 80s and 90s. At first, biking all over town, visiting card shops and candy shops, and eventually cruising to Wally’s to drink some 40s and play some shoot ’em up games (t...

19/07/2024

A more than 100-year-old barn on East Schnellville Road was destroyed in a fire that had four departments on the scene for more than four hours Thursday night.

A fire destroyed a 100-plus-year-old barn and its contents Thursday evening west of Schnellville. The Schnellville and St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire at the Knust residence at 6185 East Schnellville Road shortly before 6 p.m. When they arrived, the 50-foot-by-80-foot ti...

18/07/2024

Check out how easy it is to scroll through the jobs on the DC Jobs Board. https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/jobs/

18/07/2024

The City of Huntingburg broke ground on the largest infrastructure investment in the city's history on Tuesday.

Tuesday, the City of Huntingburg celebrated the commencement of a major infrastructure project designed to support the city’s continued growth–a new wastewater treatment facility. As part of its plan to update this important infrastructure component, the city is set to invest up to $50 million i...

17/07/2024

Whether you are looking for your next star employee or happen to be a star employee, check out the DC Jobs board so you can get connected!

This page lists companies advertising jobs in Dubois County and the surrounding areas.

17/07/2024

The Dubois County 4-H Fair will now have inflatable attractions in Midway this week.

17/07/2024

Homeland Security says the ride involved in the injury of a juvenile Monday at the 4-H Fair failed its inspection today.

After an incident on a ride injured an unidentified juvenile, the Dubois County 4-H Council has decided to close the rides for the week of the fair. According to social media statements, the juvenile fell from the ride while it was operating. Her mother subsequently took her to the emergency room. T...

16/07/2024

The Jasper City Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying the individual in the pictures in reference to an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information on the subject's identity, please contact the department at 812-482-2255 or on the anonymous tipline at 812-481-2677 (COPS).

16/07/2024

The high school CARES (Coalition for Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment Strategies) councils held a fun student-led event at the Clem & Mary Lange YMCA in Ferdinand on Saturday. Students throughout the county were invited to the YMCA for games, crafts, food and drinks, and a pickleball tournament.

See more here: https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/community-pickleball-and-fun/

In the photo: Andyn Lampert, 16, brought her tennis skills and grandmother’s pickleball equipment to the event and helped her partner, Katie Murphy, claim several victories.

15/07/2024

Among the items on the Jasper Park and Recreation board's agenda last week were discussions on a potential lookout tower being added to The Parklands as well as an upcoming prescribed burn of some of the prairie areas in the popular park.

When The Parklands plans were created, a lookout tower and amphitheater were among the items included as a future addition to the popular park. At Tuesday’s Jasper Park and Recreation Board meeting, the board reviewed the original plans and a few options for lookout tower designs. Though no clear ...

12/07/2024

Here are the 2024 Rotary Club of Dubois County ATHENA Award finalists.

https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/rotary-club-of-dubois-county-announces-2024-athena-award-finalists/

11/07/2024

John Hellman and Brian Mullen opened Card Guys Sports Cards in Jasper. They will celebrate the new location during a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Friday.
Check out the story here: https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/more-than-cardboard-card-guys-is-a-community/

11/07/2024

Tickets for the Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot are NOW ON SALE!

Purchase yours Thursday-Sunday at their booth in front of Ruler Foods or the Southgate Shopping Center in Jasper.

Don't miss your chance to win big and give back!

Proceeds help to support scholarships for local VU Jasper students. Watch the pot total grow and find details: jasperstrassenfest.org/halfpot

10/07/2024

Dallas Blanton and Lauren Daunhauer's new store in Jasper, Duck Duck Blue, features great kids' clothing and a fun atmosphere.

Read more here: https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/duck-duck-blue-buy-sell-trade-fun-toys-and-great-kids-clothing/

09/07/2024

Larry Wheatley has been named the 2024 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Volunteer of the Year Award recipient at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.

https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/memorial-hospital-announces-2024-lcm-volunteer-of-the-year-award-recipient/

09/07/2024

Jasper Police and other law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services and first responders will be holding a full-scale training exercise at the Jasper High School this Thursday.

From the Jasper Police Department

08/07/2024

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is hosting open interviews every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jasper Facility, 815 Wernsing Road in Jasper, and Crawford Facility, 6400 East Industrial Lane in Leavenworth.

$18.25-plus per hour, same-day pay, quarterly bonuses, steady work hours, and more (see image).

Go to www.jasperengines.com/careers

08/07/2024

Here are this year's Little Miss and Mister Strassenfest contestants.

The 2024 Little Miss & Mister, Junior Miss, and Miss Strassenfest pageants will be held on July 27 at Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper. The Little Miss and Mister pageant will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and then the Junor Miss and Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place at 6 p.m. T...

08/07/2024

Here are this year's contestants for the Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest.

The 2024 Little Miss & Mister, Junior Miss, and Miss Strassenfest pageants are set to occur on July 27 at Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper. The Little Miss and Mister pageant will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and then the Junor Miss and Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place at 6 p....

06/07/2024

The boil order in Ireland has been lifted.

05/07/2024

The Sheriffs Office is warning drivers of issues on local roads due to the storm that passed through this morning.