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Ferdinand native Dr. Norma Kreilein wins national pediatrics award
Dr. Norma Schue Kreilein, a Ferdinand native and former Jasper pediatrician, has been named a recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Local Hero Award. The award recognizes her work on children’s exposure to industrial pollution in Southwestern Indiana. The award will be…
Dubois County Democrats holding Candidate Support Rally in Jasper ahead of early voting
Jasper — The Dubois County Democratic Party invites community members, supporters, and voters to a candidate support rally on Sunday, October 4, at 1 Courthouse Square in front of the Dubois County Courthouse. The event begins at 4:00 PM ET and will run through 6:00 PM ET.…
Marjorie “Marge” Anne (Lampert) Buechlein, 92, Jasper
Marjorie “Marge” Anne (Lampert) Buechlein, 92, passed away at her home on September 26, 2026, in Jasper. Marge was born on January 3, 1934, in Jasper, Indiana, to Hugo and Mary (Spink) Lampert. She graduated from Jasper High School in 1952 and attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods…
Norman A. Waninger, 86, Huntingburg
Norman A. Waninger, 86, of Huntingburg, passed away on September 28, 2026, at his home. Norman was born August 20, 1940, in Fulda to Max and Frances (Kleiser) Waninger. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Braunecker on May 19, 1962, at St. Anthony. Betty preceded him in death…
Jasper Common Council adopts comprehensive plan update
Jasper–The Jasper Common Council adopted an update to the city’s comprehensive plan at last week’s regular meeting. The plan, titled “Comprehensive Plan Update 2035 – The Future Is Now,” replaces the city’s 2019 plan. It grew out of more than a year of public meetings, surveys,…
Sharon Ruth Fogleson, 79, of Indianapolis
Sharon Ruth Fogleson, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 24, 2026. She was born February 7, 1947, in Washington, Ind., to Charles and Wilma (Buchta) Hudson. Sharon graduated from Otwell High School in 1965 and attended Vincennes University. She married William Alva…
Huntingburg Music Club meets
The Huntingburg Music Club held its first meeting of the 2026-2027 year on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Central Christian Church in Huntingburg. A total of ten members and four guests enjoyed the traditional fall meeting kick-off pitch-in dinner before discussing Club business…
Jeanette M. Meyer, 81, Jasper
Jeanette M. Meyer, 81, of Jasper, lost her battle with cancer on September 27, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Jeanette was born in Winchester, Va., on February 2, 1945, to Ernest and Cleo Letterman. She married Maurice D. Meyer on June 29, 1992. He preceded her in…
County backs push to finish Haysville sewer design before relief money expires
Dubois County Commissioners last week agreed to let the county’s contracted engineering firm use the rest of its federal pandemic relief money to finish design work on the Haysville portion of the regional sewer district. The planning funding is part of the allotment the county…
Knights of Columbus Priest and Religious Appreciation Dinner tickets on sale now.
The 2026 Knights of Columbus Priest and Religious Appreciation Dinner is set for Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Huntingburg Event Center. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. ET and Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. This event honors our priests, deacons and religious in Dubois and Spence Counties and gives…
Dryer fire forces Comfort Inn evacuation
Guests at the Comfort Inn in Jasper were evacuated early Saturday morning after a dryer fire filled the building with smoke. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the hotel at 1970 Hospitality Drive around 3:10 a.m. Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang said dispatch radioed him…
Randall Ray Langebrake, 65, Holland
Randall Ray Langebrake, 65, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, on his farm. He was born July 23, 1961, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Russel Langebrake and Betty (Matthew) Langebrake-Reynolds. He married Lynette Vantlin on September 12, 1987, in Vincennes,…