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Dove’s night out
Through support from Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, the Dubois County Dove Recovery House hosted a Galentine’s Day event last Friday evening at the Kerstiens Development/Premier Properties building. Traditionally, Galentine’s Day is observed the day before Valentine’s Day to celebrate women with a pampering experience. It’s a day of professional hair and makeup services, nail service, massages,…
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That Arena Rock Show returns to Castle Knoll
Castle Knoll Amphitheater will close its 2026 concert season in thunderous fashion as That Arena Rock Show returns to the historic hillside in Paoli for the Season 3 Finale on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Known for delivering the full arena rock concert experience, the high-energy production recreates the sights, sounds, and electrifying atmosphere of classic rock’s golden…
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Township merger plan could advance under compromise bill
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 17, 2026 Legislators might have coalesced around a plan for consolidating perhaps hundreds of Indiana’s 1,000+ township governments. An Indiana House committee on Tuesday endorsed a melding of differing Senate and House bills that supporters said will improve local government efficiency. The new version of Senate Bill 270…
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Veteran Service Officer resigns as accounts discredit his military service
The Dubois County Veterans Service Officer, Kenneth Speedy Lefevre, resigned today in light of revelations of his concocted service-related injuries. Mr. Lefevre quit on the cusp of an executive session planned to discuss a county employee’s performance. Following the resignation, the commissioners cancelled the executive session scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. We wrote about discrepancies…
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Planned power outage on Tuesday to affect parts of Birdseye
Dubois REC will have a planned power outage south of Birdseye on Tuesday, February 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (approximately 4 hours). This outage is necessary to allow crews to relocate power lines for bridge construction work being performed by the State of Indiana.
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Night to Shine 2026
More than 180 participants attended the Night to Shine at Redemption Christian Church on Friday evening. The special prom-like event for individuals with special needs crowns everyone as prom king and queen, then provides a limousine ride to a red-carpet entrance for a fun night featuring a catered meal, games, karaoke, dancing, and more. Here…
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Road closure planned for State Road 56 in Orange County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 56 in Orange County beginning on or around Monday, February 23. Crews will close State Road 56 near French Lick. This closure will occur between Emerald Drive and New York Street. This road closure will allow for a box culvert replacement project. Work…
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Opinion: Modern-day voter suppression — there are more ways than one to disenfranchise voters
by Linda Hanson, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 16, 2026 Voter turnout in Indiana has been problematic for years. It hit rock bottom in 2014. In 2022, we ranked 50th, and in 2024, we improved to 41st nationally – but still well below national averages for voter turnout. Our ranking for voter registration is consistently in…
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Jasper Bowlers win state
The Jasper Bowling Team brought home a state championship Saturday, winning by a single pin knocked down by freshman Reid Wendholt.
Business
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Freedom Bank promotes Tina Schmitt to executive vice-president
Freedom Bank announced that Vice President of Human Resources Tina Schmitt has been promoted to Executive Vice President, effective immediately. Schmitt joined Freedom Bank in 1999 as a teller. In…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announces Christie Thomas as next DAISY award winner
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that the next recipient of the DAISY Award is Christie Thomas, RN. Thomas works in Women and Infant Services and was nominated by a patient. In the…
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Bertram named SVB&T assistant banking manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company named Haley Bertram Assistant Banking Center Manager of Springs Valley’s Dubois County Banking Centers. Haley joined Springs Valley’s deposit team in September of 2024…
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Jasper Group Chairman & CEO Mike Wagner appointed to Conexus Indiana board of directors
Jasper Group announced today that Mike Wagner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s…
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SVB&T Corporation reports record 2026 earnings, announces 21.74% dividend increase
JASPER — SVB&T Corporation reports fourth quarter 2025 earnings of $2.00 million, or $1.82 per share, marking a 52.94% increase over the same period last year. The parent company of…
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Indiana Furniture introduces new product lines, Script and Workmate
Indiana Furniture is starting the new year with the debut of two dynamic product lines designed to redefine flexibility, comfort, and creativity in today’s evolving workspaces. Introducing Script Lounge and…
