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Huntingburg to celebrate new fitness court with ribbon-cutting, business competition
Huntingburg — The city will mark the opening of a new outdoor Fitness Court at Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park with a ribbon-cutting Nov. 5, followed by a competition among local businesses. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will officially celebrate the addition of the Fitness Court, a…
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Jasper Middle School students taste Indiana-grown food at Food Day event
More than 500 Jasper Middle School students sampled Indiana-grown food and met local farmers and food makers Thursday, Oct. 15, at the school’s Indiana Food Day celebration. Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools hosted the event. This year’s statewide focus is tomatoes. Participating groups included Indiana Farmwise, the Indiana Dairy Association, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture,…
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Rotary Club of Dubois County to host 22nd Annual Economic Futurecast Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Dubois County recently opened registration for its 22nd annual Indiana University Kelley School of Business Economic Futurecast Luncheon, to be held Thursday, November 12th at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Atrium in Jasper from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy lunch while receiving an update on world, national, state and…
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Retro-Pop artist Tabitha Meeks brings vintage charm to Jasper Arts Center November 7
Jasper Arts will welcome Nashville-based singer-songwriter and pianist Tabitha Meeks to the Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for an intimate evening of retro-inspired pop music. The performance is part of the Jasper Arts Backstage Series, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dubbed the “Queen of…
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Red Ribbon Week becomes month-long celebration of county’s drug-free youth
What if Red Ribbon Week wasn’t just a week, but an entire month of celebrating young people who choose to live drug- and alcohol- free? That’s the idea behind Dubois County CARES’ October campaign, which is bringing schools, families, libraries and local businesses together to promote healthy choices and recognize the everyday heroes who help…
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Parklands to close for controlled burn on Monday
A controlled burn planned for The Parklands will close the park at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19. Parkgoers are asked to remove their vehicles and vacate the premises by 9:30 a.m. so preparations can begin. All entrances, including vehicular and walking, will remain closed after the fire until further notice. Access will not be…
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Jasper police to add narcotics detective, restart second K-9 unit
The Jasper Police Department will add a detective focused on narcotics and street crimes next year. It also plans to bring back its K-9 unit, which has been empty since February. The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety approved starting an internal selection process for the detective position on Tuesday. The Common Council funded…
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Jasper moves to close two-hour downtown parking loophole
Drivers in downtown Jasper could soon get two hours per block per day, total, even if they leave and come back, under changes the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety sent to the Common Council on Tuesday. The board approved a resolution recommending new language for the city’s parking ordinance. It adds definitions for…
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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…
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Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter is joining the medical associate staff. Schuetter served as a nurse practitioner at Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice for…
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Hoosier Hills acquires Martin County Co-Op Credit Union
Following an overwhelmingly positive member vote on August 24, 2026, Martin County Co-Op Credit Union (MCCCU) will merge with Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU), bringing expanded financial opportunities to MCCCU…
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Kimball Solutions awarded for excellent service
Kimball Solutions (formerly Kimball Electronics) announced it was recognized by Circuits Assembly’s 2026 Service Excellence Awards for the highest overall customer ratings across all seven award categories. This recognition is…
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McDonald’s hosting Coffee with a Cop on October 7
Local McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, from 8–10 a.m., bringing community members and local law enforcement together for…
