NEWS Archives - Dubois County Free Press, Inc. (2024)

2024 Miss Dubois County: Brenna Brosmer Miss First runner-up: Lexi Fuhrman Miss Second runner-up: Aubrey Lubbehusen Miss Third runner-up: Madison Wathen Miss congeniality and photogenic: Brenna Brosmer 2024 Teen Miss Dubois County: Amerynn Fetter Teen First runner-up: Stella Mahar Teen Second runner-up: Ava Verkamp More photos here:

The Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street (US 231) in Jasper announces their programming for July. It will be a busy month at the museum. Visitors are invited to grab a copy of the summertime Scavenger Hunt, called “Feel the Heat”. Visitors are instructed to read the clues that propel them on a…

Saturday was for fun, food, entertainment and friends at the Celestine Streetfest. Here are a few photos of this year’s celebration, which included the newest addition: a fire truck pulling contest. Here are a few photos from the concert put on by The Boot Scoots.

On Sunday, July 14, The Astra Theatre will be rocking when American Christian Rock band Disciple takes to the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage for what is sure to be another memorable night of live music at this historical venue! Tickets are on sale now atwww.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for the balcony,…

More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this past week in the nation’s capital for the 133rd Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at…

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning after recovering the body of a man from Patoka LakeSundayevening. At approximately 6 p.m., Orange County Dispatch was notified that a male had disappeared under the surface of the water near the Painter Creek boat ramp. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Law Enforcement divers recovered…

The Tri-County YMCA announces the launch of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a 12 week program to help cancer survivors reclaim their total health. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is an evidence-based program that has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of adults recovering from cancer since its launch in 2007. Cancer is a life-changing disease…

The Celebration Singerswill present aFREEconcert atSt. Peter Celestine Catholic Church on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The public is invited to attend the one-hour program, featuring lively spiritual songs, patriotic numbers and well-known favorites. Featuring approximately 60 voices this season, the all-volunteer non-profit community choir comprises musicians from Dubois, Spencer and Pike…

Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang has issued information regarding the safe and proper use of fireworks on the 4th of July. Chief Hochgesang asks residents to be respectful and courteous of their neighbors by following the guidelines the State of Indiana has set for fireworks and to remember to set a good example for your…

Dubois County CARES in partnership with Tri-County YMCA is sponsoring a free CommUNITY Fun Day for Dubois County youth ages 14 to 19. Activities will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Clem and Mary Lange YMCA at 131 E. 16th St., Ferdinand. CARES stands for Coalition for Adolescent Resilience…