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Purdue Extension Does: Buffalo Gnats
The warm spring temperatures have allowed residents to again enjoy outdoor activities and events, but those activities have also brought many in contact with the biting insect known as the buffalo gnats. Buffalo gnats, also known as “black flies” or “turkey gnats”, are about 1/16th to 1/8th inch in size and cause often painful bites and resultant swelling in humans,…
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Kerstiens Companies earns 3-star Wellness Certification
Kerstiens Companies is proud to announce two significant milestones in its ongoing commitment to employee wellness and personal development: achieving a 3-Star rating through the Wellness Council of Indiana’s AchieveWELL program and the certification of Glenn Buechlein as an official Dream Manager. The 3-Star AchieveWELL designation is a respected certification from the Wellness Council of…
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The Why Store returns to Astra Theatre on Saturday, June 13
The Why Store is officially open for business at The Astra on Saturday, June 13. Doors for this event will open at 7:00 p.m., with the night’s music beginning at 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for balcony seats and $25 for main level seating. Formed in the late 1980s in Muncie, IN, The…
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Indiana Conservation Officers seek help finding track chairs stolen from Fort Harrison State Park
Indiana Conservation Officers are asking the public for help locating mobility track chairs stolen during recent break-ins at Fort Harrison State Park, offering a $5,500 reward for information leading to their recovery. The break-ins occurred between 9 p.m. on April 30 and 6 a.m. on May 1. Six Department of Natural Resources (DNR) buildings were…
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Heimatfest announces 2026 schedule
Ferdinand Heimatfest, sponsored by Best Home Furnishings, is pleased to announce the 2026 Schedule of Events. All times listed below are Eastern. Event location is Ferdinand Community Center Grounds unless listed otherwise behind the event. For information on how to register, please visit ferdinandheimatfest.com, or our Facebook page – Ferdinand Heimatfest. Saturday, June 20th, 2026…
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City of Jasper hears options for Truman Road property
The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety heard a presentation on options for an 11-acre city-owned property adjacent to Truman Road. The presentation was developed by Matt Doukakis, an MBA candidate with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, who presented four development options with pathways that balance maintenance costs with community benefits. The property,…
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Huntingburg Council approves Crossvine Solar Project settlement
The Huntingburg City Council voted unanimously at the regular meeting held on Tuesday to approve a settlement agreement with Crossvine AES, despite strong opposition from residents concerned about safety risks and property values. The decision came after the city’s special counsel, Joshua Claybourn, warned that Huntingburg’s moratorium on solar development sits “on thin ice” legally…
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Huntingburg Fire Department to host third annual Community Family Day
The Huntingburg Fire Department will hold its third annual Community Family Day this Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Station 1, located at 501 E 1st Street. This year’s event will feature a special guest appearance by the Huntingburg Police Department. The free, family-friendly event promises fun for all ages,…
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EDP Renewables provides construction update on Duff Solar project, discusses potential second phase
Last week, EDP Renewables executives updated county commissioners on the progress of the Duff Solar project, currently under construction and reported that the 100-megawatt facility remains on track for commercial operation by September 2026. EDP is the largest renewable energy operator in Indiana, having completed similar road restoration work on 20 projects across the state….
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Kimball Electronics posts solid third quarter results, buoyed by medical segment rebound
Kimball Electronics (Nasdaq: KE) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results broadly in line with expectations, highlighted by double-digit sequential growth in its medical business and a ninth consecutive quarter of positive…
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Local McDonald’s restaurants donate more than $6K to Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley
Local McDonald’s restaurants presented a donation of $6,152.25 to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of the Ohio Valley as part of the annual Shamrock Shake fundraiser. Throughout the fundraiser, 25 cents…
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Bawel named to Conexus Indiana 2026 Rising 30 cohort
Brock Bawel, Quality Engineering Manager at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, was named as one of the 30 young professionals in the sixth annual Rising 30 Class from Conexus Indiana. Bawel leads a…
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Jasper Holdings, Inc. announces record ESOP share value for 2025
Jasper Holdings, Inc. (JHI), the nation’s 23rd largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), announced a new all-time record share value for 2025, reflecting strong company performance and market conditions. Chairman…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cuttings May 1 and May 5
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting two upcoming ribbon-cutting events. Dr. Lindsey Taylor will celebrate her new clinic, Worth Med Clinic, 504 Third Avenue, Jasper, on Friday, May 1,…
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Kimball International earns Supplier Performance Achievement Award from OMNIA Partners
Kimball International was awarded the Bronze Partnership of Excellence Award from OMNIA Partners. This medallion recognizes outstanding efforts by top-performing suppliers. Kimball International was specifically recognized for its exceptional partnership,…
