Local News in Dubois County

Lawrence E. “Larry” Thewes, 81, Celestine

Lawrence E. “Larry” Thewes, 81, of Celestine, passed away at 4:32 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Larry was born in Huntingburg on January 20, 1945, to Alois and Martina (Werner) Thewes. He married Marilyn Persohn on July 11, 1964, at Sacred…

Donna J. Schneider, 83, St. Anthony

Donna J. Schneider, 83, of St. Anthony, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Donna was born on December 19, 1942, to Emory and Mary Louise (Schaefer) Heidorn. She was united in marriage to Leo J. Schneider on April 12, 1969, at St.…

Huntingburg Plan Commission sets hearings on new data center, battery storage rules

Huntingburg — Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centers would be allowed in Huntingburg’s zoning jurisdiction only with a special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals under rules the Huntingburg Plan Commission began moving forward Monday. The proposal would…

(Updated) Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers

by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for trucks operated by…

Dubois County Treasurer’s Office seeking Deputy Treasurer

Jasper Police warn of rental scam

The Jasper Police Department is warning the public about a potential rental scam in our area. Scammers are using photos of local homes that are actually for sale and posting them on social media as properties available for rent. They may ask interested renters to send money…

Robert Lee Eckert, 71, Branchville

Robert Lee Eckert, 71, of Branchville, Ind., passed away on September 28th, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1955 to Russell and Loretta Jean (Blount) Eckert. Bob married Suzanne Blessinger on January 8, 2005. Together they founded Lighthouse Worship Center in Jasper as…

Martin J. “Marty” Steltenpohl, 73, Jasper,

Martin J. “Marty” Steltenpohl, 73, of Jasper, passed away at 7:12 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Marty was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 13, 1952, to Bernard and Viola (Sermersheim) Steltenpohl. He married Sonya Schroeder on February…

Cathedral Health Care Center teams up with Jasper Library to create “The Green Shelf”

New collection offers approachable mental health resources for readers of all ages Cathedral Health Care Center is partnering with the Jasper Public Library to introduce “The Green Shelf,” a specially curated collection of books created in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness…

Five Chairs, One Question: Cathedral and Jasper Arts invite community to look beyond mental illness

Five ordinary chairs will invite visitors to pause and consider an extraordinary question during Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4–10. Presented by Cathedral Health Care Center in partnership with Jasper Arts, The Five Chairs Project is a simple installation with a…

Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers

by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for semi-trucks operated…

County council approves $35,000 to set up zoning framework

The Dubois County Council approved an additional $35,000 appropriation to create the county’s first planning and zoning framework. The money pays for American StructurePoint to draft a plan and ordinance and to help form a county plan commission. Council President Mike Kluesner…