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David’s lifetime of love for baking brings new business to Jasper
A few months ago, David Torin was sitting in the middle of the store that would become his bakery in Jasper, looking at the emptiness with a vision and faith. He had $7 in his pocket, years of baking experience under his belt and a hope that when he opened the doors to David Bakery,…
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Huntingburg Board of Public Works meeting notes
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety met Thursday, August 6, 2026 and took the following actions. Event approval Approved an event, Hops and Chops Stampede, hosted by Yard Goat and Butcher & Barrel that involves a 0.5-kilometer fun run/walk with your drink from Market Street Park to the restaurant and brewpub for an…
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Jasper Plan Commission recommends rezoning Mill Street farmland to industrial with restrictions
The Jasper Plan Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the city council for rezoning the Giesler Farm tract from R2 residential to I2 heavy industrial, with conditions limiting the property to warehouse use only and preserving existing tree lines along the western and northern boundaries. The roughly 38-acre property, located southwest of 36th…
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Grant to support LifeSpring’s new outpatient treatment program and suicide prevention programming in Dubois County
LifeSpring Health Systems announced it had been awarded two new grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) totaling nearly $1,650,000. This funding will be used to create two new programs aimed at increasing access to mental health treatment. An Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program will be implemented in Clark, Dubois, Floyd, and Jefferson…
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(UPDATED) Braun announces new energy emergency, continues Indiana’s gas tax suspension
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 5, 2026 Indiana’s gasoline tax holiday will continue for at least a little while longer. Gov. Mike Braun issued a new executive order Wednesday extending the suspension of the state’s gas taxes for 30 days. Those taxes of 58.9 cents a gallon were set to be reimposed starting Friday…
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Jasper Plan Commission to discuss city’s comprehensive plan
The City of Jasper’s Draft Comprehensive Plan will be introduced to the Jasper Plan Commission at its meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting marks the first opportunity for the Plan Commission to formally review the draft plan and begin the public discussion process. We encourage residents, businesses, and stakeholders to review…
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Dubois County commissioners give property owner two more weeks to clear property, defer fine decision
Dubois County Commissioners granted Cynthia and Kurt Kippenbrock a two-week continuance to bring their Old State Road 64 property into compliance with county junk and waste ordinances, deferring a decision on fines and the threat of county-led cleanup to a follow-up hearing set for 8:30 a.m. on 17 August 2026. The case has drawn repeated…
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Dubois County Commissioners vote 2-1 to create new county administrator position
Dubois County Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to create a county administrator position at Monday’s meeting. The issue will now go before the Dubois County Council to fund the position. Commissioner Chad Blessinger, who led the push for the position, argued the county lacked the capacity to handle a growing list of administrative needs, from…
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Sister Christian and Summer Nights: Night Ranger rolls into Lincoln Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 8
The Lincoln Amphitheatre will continue its 2026 Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation Performance Series on Saturday, August 8, with one of the most iconic rock bands of the past four decades: Night Ranger. The evening will open with original southern rock and outlaw country artists Stackin’ Eights, who will take the…
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Dubois County businesses among 177 included in special grants from the U.S. Forest Service
Two Dubois County companies are among the 177 included in the U.S. Forest Service’s $105.5 million in wood innovation grants for projects across the nation that support active management of…
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Dr. Naveed Chowhan joins Deaconess Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center
Jasper–Medical Oncologist Naveed Chowhan, MD, FACP, MBA, has joined the medical staff at Deaconess Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center. A medical oncologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating…
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Tyler Ritchison named head distiller at Old Homestead Distilling
Birdseye — Old Homestead Distilling Co. (OHDC) announced the promotion of Tyler Ritchison to Head Distiller, marking an exciting milestone in the distillery’s continued growth. “We are excited about Tyler Ritchison’s promotion…
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Dubois County Chamber of Commerce announces third quarter grant opportunity
Dubois County–The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its Third Quarter Grant Program, with applications due by August 30th. This quarter, the Chamber will award: The grant program…
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German American Bancorp reports record second-quarter earnings
Jasper–German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026, with net income reaching $38.2 million, or $1.02 per share — the highest quarterly earnings…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center launches new Pediatric Hospitalist Program, enhancing care for hospitalized children and newborns
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced the launch of its new Pediatric Hospitalist Program, expanding access to specialized inpatient care for children and newborns throughout the region. Amy Holthouser, MD and Meredith Carnes, PA-C,…
