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Internationally acclaimed violinist to perform at Jasper Arts Center November 20
Jasper Arts will welcome internationally acclaimed violinist Nemanja Radulovi? and his dynamic chamber orchestra, Double Sens, to the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part ofthe ensemble’s inaugural United States tour, bringing its distinctive blend of classical virtuosity, passion, and musical innovation to audiences across the country….
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Indiana House District 63 Q&A with Tiffanie Arthur and Amy Kippenbrock
Voters in Indiana House District 63 will choose a new state representative this year. The seat is open: Republican Rep. Shane Lindauer, who has held it since 2017, did not seek reelection. Republican Amy Kippenbrock faces Democrat Tiffanie Arthur. Kippenbrock, of Jasper, has served as Dubois County Clerk since 2019 and was appointed chair of…
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Indiana Senate District 48 Q&A with Sen. Daryl Schmitt and Brad Hochgesang
Voters in Indiana Senate District 48 will choose a state senator in this year’s general election between Republican incumbent Daryl Schmitt and challenger Democrat Brad Hochgesang. Schmitt, a farmer, former UPS employee, and former Dubois County Council member, was chosen by a Republican caucus in September 2024 to finish Mark Messmer’s term after Messmer won…
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Vietnam veteran Ray Brinkman named 2026 Living Veteran
The Dubois County Veterans Council has selected Army Sgt. Raymond A. “Ray” Brinkman of Dubois as its 2026 Living Veteran Award recipient. Brinkman will be honored Saturday, Nov. 7, as part of the county’s Veterans Day observance. The day begins with the annual All Veterans Mass from 8 to 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic…
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Dubois County Circuit Court Judge candidates Q&A
Dubois County voters will choose a Circuit Court judge in this year’s general election as Democratic incumbent Judge Nathan Verkamp faces Republican Brian Lucchi, a deputy prosecutor. Here are the candidates’ announcements. The Circuit Court judge is elected to a six-year term. Indiana’s circuit courts were first created by the state constitution, Article 7, Section…
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Toy Story 5 to play at The Astra on Friday, November 6
This is your chance to see one of this summer’s biggest family films on the big screen at The Astra! The Heart of Jasper continues Movies on Main for 2026 when Toy Story 5 is presented with a special interactive screening on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 PM. Woody, Buzz, and the whole gang are…
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Holiday World’s Cannonball! ‘crowned’ last week; Check out the video
Construction for Holiday World’s Cannonball! water roller coaster is moving rapidly. The top of the 90-foot lift hill was “crowned” Friday afternoon, and the station building is already in progress. Cannonball! will be the first water roller coaster in the Midwest. The 75-foot drop will be the tallest on a water roller coaster in North America….
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City of Huntingburg seeking public input for park and recreation plan
The City of Huntingburg plans to hold a second workshop for the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation plan on November 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will be hosted by Purdue Extension at the Huntingburg Senior Center. This workshop is a chance to share ideas and discuss our parks system’s needs and…
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ALASI expands regional access through new partnership with TRICAP
ALASI Resource Center is expanding its reach to make services more accessible to Latino families throughout the region. Beginning Monday, November 2nd, ALASI will have a presence at the Jasper TRI-CAP offices every Monday, giving community members another place to connect with ALASI for assistance, resources, referrals, and navigation of local services. ALASI is grateful…
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Holiday Liquors makes $14,160 donation to Community Food Bank
Holiday Liquors & Wooden Keg Liquors raised $14,160 for the Dubois County Community Food Bank through a charity sale of Buffalo Trace Distillery bourbon. The sale added a $10 donation…
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German American Bancorp reports record third-quarter earnings of $38.6 million
Jasper — German American Bancorp, the Jasper-based parent of German American Bank, reported net income of $38.6 million, or $1.03 per share, for the third quarter of 2026. The company…
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Kimball International’s “Experience as Medicine” Booth wins healthcare expo’s Best Brand Storytelling award
During the 2026 Healthcare Design Conference & Expo (HCD), Kimball International’s booth space focused on “Experience as Medicine.” According to a press release on the award, their stunning structure was…
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Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer joins Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer to the staff at Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper. Spellmeyer joins Neurologists Naghma Mufti,…
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Dr. Ramanand Heeralall appointed to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Staff
Hospitalist Ramanand Heeralall, M.D., was recently appointed to the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. A hospitalist is a doctor who works exclusively within the hospital, focusing on the general…
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Kimball International earns Innovative Extension Award during CET Experience Conference
Jasper-based Kimball International won the Innovative Extension Award at Configura’s annual CET Experience conference. Configura makes CET, software that designers use to plan office and commercial spaces. Its yearly awards…
