JASPER — Jasper Chamber of Commerce welcomed Commander Luis Martinez of the Naval Support Activity Crane military installation to a lunch Tuesday, March 5. Martinez spoke about the current activities at NSA Crane and what he has in store for the future.

SPENCER COUNTY — The Spencer County Primary Election will be held Thursday, May 7, 2024, with the following Republican and Democratic candidates officially registered with the state of Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Supreme Court has taken a reprieve from the case submitted by Marion County Superior Court Judge Patrick J. Dietrick that declared a “two party primary voting history” statute unconstitutional, as reported in the Journal-Democract Feb. 14 issue.

SPENCER COUNTY — In an effort to have a more efficient response to highway crashes, the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a decommissioned ambulance to use to transport emergency equipment to crash sites.

SPENCER COUNTY — Spencer County Veteran Services Officer Rick Biggs has taken retirement, with his last day Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, which he shared during his final report to commissioners at the regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20.

SANTA CLAUS — Santa Claus Town Council is moving forward with preparations for developing a new five-year plan for the town, as reported at the regular meeting held Monday, Feb. 12.

SANTA CLAUS — Police Chief James Faulkenburg reported to Santa Claus Town Council at the regular meeting held Monday, Feb. 12, on several incidents recently on Highway 231, including one fatality.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes and contribute to fisheries management while providing Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists wi…

SPENCER COUNTY — Preparations for the 2024 Primary are underway, as the Spencer County Election board discussed the different components coming together for May 7 at their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6.

SPENCER COUNTY — A case before the State Supreme Court this week will determine how candidates might file for their chosen political party in elections.

ROCKPORT — City of Rockport Council has decided to forgo a multiunit housing facility after members of the public addressed concerns previously brought up at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held earlier this month.

INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. “Human trafficking may seem like an issue that doesn’t affect your specific community, but it’s so…

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Natural Resources Teacher Institute (NRTI), which will be held June 24-28 at the Forestry Training Center at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

SPENCER COUNTY — The Spencer County Primary Election will be held Thursday, May 7, 2024, with the following Republican and Democratic candidates officially registered with the state of Indiana.

BOONVILLE — County recorders from the Indiana Recorders Association met at a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 30, to roll out a property fraud alert app the public can use to keep themselves aware of misdeeds towards their property.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a statewide campaign to promote the state’s workforce training resources, all compiled under the “One Stop to Start” website.

INDIANAPOLIS — A House employment committee voted 8-3 Thursday to ease several child labor laws, including allowing youth as young as 14 to work during school hours with parental permission.

Gov. Eric Holcomb and a delegation from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) will visit Canada next week on an economic development trip with a focus on energy transition, generation and storage. It will be Holcomb’s second trade mission to Canada as governor.

INDIANAPOLIS — A top GOP state senator wants to completely overhaul Indiana’s private school vouchers with a grant program that would allow all Hoosier families — regardless of income — to choose where their students get educated.

SANTA CLAUS — Santa Claus Council started the new year looking for a “wish list” to see what can be done for the town and to create a five-year plan.

SANTA CLAUS — Council discussed the effect the eclipse would have on the area, saying because Santa Claus and nearby locations are going to be in the eclipse’s path of totality, the area will be a large influx of visitors.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) released the statement below regarding his decision to retire at the conclusion of the 118th Congress.

ROCKPORT — The Rockport City Council met together for their first meeting of 2024. The council reflected on a past visit from the Veridus Group. The Veridus group is a consulting group based out of Indianapolis that helps with economic development amongst other things. The group seemed to wa…

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Jan. 8-12, 2024. During this annual human trafficking initiative, ISP’s CVED personnel wil…

ROCKPORT — Spencer County Commissioners welcomed new county attorney, Joshua Claybourn, to the position at the first regular meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 2.

SPENCER COUNTY — The county’s opioid compensation funding has gone to good use at Spencer schools, county commissioners reported at the regular monthly meeting. South Spencer School Corporation High School Assistant Principal Steve Sherohman addressed Spencer Commissioners at the Dec. 5 meet…

DUBOIS COUNTY — The Patoka Valley is building future leaders through the Indiana Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron. The official squadron inauguration was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Southridge High School Auditorium, not but a few miles from Huntingburg Airport, which is the squadron’s officia…

INDIANAPOLIS — Spencer County Commissioner Heather Gries and Sullivan County Commissioner Robert Davis were elected as the 2024 President and Vice President of the Indiana County Commissioners (ICC) West Central District, respectively, during their annual conference held in Indianapolis last week.

INDIANAPOLIS — The deadline for submitting Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grant applications is Jan. 15, 2024.

SPENCER COUNTY — The Spencer County Visitors Bureau wrapped up their budget requests for 2024, handing it over the commissioners for review at the regular commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 21.

SPENCER COUNTY — Emergency Management Agency Medical Officer Jane Stout reported on the status of a Baby Safe Haven box in Spencer County at the regular County Council meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 21.

SPENCER COUNTY — Spencer County Coroner Layla Thayer reported a drug problem with pharmaceuticals in the county at the regular commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 21.

SPENCER COUNTY — The 2023 Leadership Spencer County class concluded the 2023 year with a tour of the beautiful Courthouse.

SPENCER COUNTY — Two votes for the Santa Claus election came under scrutiny when Town Council candidate Kelly Greulich filed an election fraud grievance against several voters who she understood to not reside in the town of Santa Claus.

JASPER — Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather. However, with more people on the roadways, there is a greater potential for crashes. That is why the Indiana State Police is joining law enforcement agencies from across the state to make sure everyone gets to their destination safely.

The idea of supporting the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit came from Spencer County Humane Society Board Member, Susan Waterman. Board President Emily Sigler took immediate action as they learned Deputy Nanney and Fika were already in training. The SCHS Board approved $5,000 for thi…

INDIANAPOLIS — The interim Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force unanimously agreed on a final report Monday detailing its recommended legislative proposals for the upcoming session, including a closer look at prior authorization denials, physician reimbursements and mergers between health c…