News - 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…

The Dubois County PRIDE Festival’s impact on the LGBTQ+ individuals in Dubois County who feel seen, heard, and understood for one beautiful day in the park is immeasurable. The annual festival returns to the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza at 150 Third Avenue in Jasper this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. According to organizers, the…

Huntingburg’s Fourth Street is now an avenue of banners honoring the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military. Through a unique program with the Huntingburg Merchants and the City of Huntingburg, community members were offered the opportunity to purchase a banner in honor of a veteran to be on…

Adam Long hid little treasures among the watery depths of the 1,800 square-foot mural on the east side of the Center on Fifth building. If you look long and hard, you can find a football, flipflop, sunglasses, a heart (every mural Adam completes has a heart for his wife), beachball, the sunken Titanic, a key,…

The annual Celestine Streetfest is this Saturday, June 29, 2024, on the grounds of St. Celestine Church. The annual Streetfest is known for a day full of fun events, great food, enjoyable music, and, most of all, lots (and lots) of friends and fellowship. Most events, food, and drink will be located in the flat…

Six members of the Dubois County Council attended the Indiana County Councils Association (ICCA) annual conference meeting held June 21 and 22 in Hamilton County, Indiana. The meeting was called by the State Board of Accounts for the purpose of reviewing new legislation and providing professional development.The conference included education on the Open Door Law,…

Courtney Hagedorn Drew, 36, has been battling Stage-4 Pancreatic Cancer since being diagnosed in March. The 36-year-old mother of two children, Jaxton, 6, and Emersyn, 4, is a United States Coast Guard veteran. She and her husband, Rusty (Huntingburg’s assistant chief of police), live in Huntingburg. The family’s life has been turned upside down. Courtney…

The Indiana State Police released an update on the shooting that occurred near Holland last week. On June 20th, 2024, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office released a public safety statement regarding a domestic situation just outside of Holland, in Dubois County, which resulted in a male subject, David Williamson Jr., 63, allegedly shooting a female…

The Dubois County 4-H Fair Queen contest will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Jasper High School auditorium. Before the contest though, the 4-H Fashion Revue returns to the fair with participants taking the Jasper High School Auditorium stage at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to both events….

Keeping Mr. Lincoln, the Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2024 signature Lincoln production, will make its debut at the historic venue with a three-night run beginning this Thursday, June 27, and ending with a finale on Saturday, June 29. A civil war reenactment ensemble, Red Bank ReUnion Band, will perform in the mezzanine before the start of each…

Jasper — The Jasper RC Flyers club open house held on June 22, 2024, was a tremendous success, according to organizers. The event, which took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1103 S 350 W, Jasper, attracted a diverse crowd of all ages, including families and aviation enthusiasts. One of the day’s highlights…

Here on All American Road, LGBTQIA+ Street seemingly intersects with, and runs straight through, our home. We embrace the queer lives that are part of the open fabric of our blended family. We are proud Pride parents. My stepson, Cameron, is trans male. When I was warmly welcomed into my new family in 2017, Cameron…

The Jasper Street Department will close Highland Street between 3rdAvenue and St. James Street starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Highland Street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Motorists should use Liberty or “A” Street as detour. This closure will take place barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen event.

A hot Saturday lowered the crowds a bit but didn’t stop attendees from having a great time at the Heimatfest this past weekend.

Updated: Police located Williamson as of 1:47 p.m. on Friday. Police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting near Holland that occurred Friday morning. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office, the responded to a domestic situation just outside of Holland in which a David Williamson Jr., 63, allegedly shot a female victim….

Kenny Speed was officially introduced as president of the Rotary Club of Dubois County for the 2024-2025 term at the club’s meeting on Thursday, June 20th. His term will officially begin July 1. Speed, Account Executive for DC Broadcasting, succeeds Dan Collignon, Regional Executive Vice President for German American Bank. Speed is a resident of…

City crews will break ground on pickleball courts in Huntingburg City Park in the coming weeks if the weather holds. Parks Director Dale Payne wasn’t sure when they would open for the public but said foundation work should begin after the department finishes the parking lot at Northside Park. The three new courts will be…

The Jasper Common Council approved a resolution for a tax abatement for the planned unit development in the former Indiana Furniture building at the corner of Mill and 13th Streets. The 10-year abatement covers 100 percent of the entity’s property tax for the first seven years before stepping down by 25 percent each year for…

Jasper–Dubois County is announcing the NEW HOURS of the Dubois County Records Library starting on June 24, 2024. The new hours will be three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dubois County Courthouse will continue to offer a Records Librarian to serve the public’s needs. Previously, there was a…

Dubois County Leadership Academy Team #1 members have launched “Project Safe Ride” to help find or fund a safe and reliable vehicle to add to Crisis Connection’s fleet. The group is part of the county-wide initiative designed to foster and grow leadership skills for current and upcoming business and community leaders. To culminate the program,…

Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council will honor Dr. Scott Beckman with the 32nd annual Distinguished Citizen Award on October 9, 2024. The award will be presented during a Distinguished Citizen Award Banquet to be held at the Huntingburg Event Center. For reservations, questions, or to support the event, please contact:Buffalo Trace Council, B.S.A….

The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club (PVARC) is participating in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day event which runs from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024. ARRL Field Day is an annual nationwide exercise that tests amateur radio operators and equipment, as well as their ability to…