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Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County seeking ReStore Driver
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.…
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…

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…

Rotary Club of Dubois County awards $2,000 to Crisis Connection
The Rotary Club of Dubois County has awarded a $2,000 grant to Crisis Connection in support of its Set for Success program. Set for Success helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence take meaningful steps toward safety, stability, and independence. Through flexible,…

Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County to open in October
The Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County will open its first location on October 26, offering after-school programming for kindergarten through sixth-grade students at Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper. The club will operate as an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Club of…

Sisters of St. Benedict to Hold Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Relocated Gift Shop
Ferdinand–The Monastery Gift Shop of the Sisters of St. Benedict is holding a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony on Saturday, October 10 at 11:00 a.m. EST to celebrate the Gift Shop’s new location. It is now located in the space that had previously served as our Alumnae…

JETT Grant fuels launch of Boys and Girls Club in Dubois County with $20k grant
Jasper Endows Today and Tomorrow (JETT) awarded a $20,000 grant on September 15th to the newly established Boys and Girls Club of Dubois County. It is the largest grant JETT has awarded in its 13-year history. Located within Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper, Indiana, the…

Dubois County Community Foundation announces latest round of grants
The Community Foundation awarded $82,000 in grants to support programs and projects across Dubois County. St. James Lutheran Church of Holland received a $36,000 grant for start-up costs of His Heart Ministry, a volunteer-driven program serving residents who face barriers to safe…

Ireland Historical Society celebrates 30th anniversary
More than 100 people gathered on Sunday as the Ireland Historical Society marked its 30th anniversary. The free event ran from 1 to 3 p.m. and included the Liberty Tree Dedication. The Ireland Fire Department supplied tables, chairs and a grill, cooked the hamburgers and hot dogs…

Daughters of Isabella September meeting minutes
Regent Marge Beckman called the monthly meeting to order of the Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 on Monday, September 14, at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Jasper. Ann Rasche led the prayer, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The draping of the Chapter was…

Dubois County Historical Society seminar to reveal new findings about Buffalo Trace Trail
The Dubois County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 EDT on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Dubois County Museum, 2704 N Newton St, Jasper. A catered dinner will be served. The program will feature David Drake sharing new findings on the Buffalo Trace Trail, focusing on the…