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Jasper Police warn of rental scam
The Jasper Police Department is warning the public about a potential rental scam in our area. Scammers are using photos of local homes that are actually for sale and posting them on social media as properties available for rent. They may ask interested renters to send money electronically to secure the property. Police warn the…
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Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for semi-trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters, citing continued disruption to global oil…
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County council approves $35,000 to set up zoning framework
The Dubois County Council approved an additional $35,000 appropriation to create the county’s first planning and zoning framework. The money pays for American StructurePoint to draft a plan and ordinance and to help form a county plan commission. Council President Mike Kluesner said the contract is about $28,000, but commissioners added a $7,000 cushion in…
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Cat Tales: Birge moves up to officiating the Big 10
(This is excerpt #7 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) One of the most unusual incidents in Hall of Famer Cyril Birge’s officiating career happened at the 1956 semi-state at Lafayette, when Lafayette beat Gary. “I worked the game, and…
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Jasper hosts 32 marching bands Saturday; streets near Alumni Stadium to close
Thirty-two marching bands will compete Saturday, Oct. 3, at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium for the Jasper Marching Wildcat Band’s annual Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic and Open Invitational. Area bands are scheduled to perform at these times: Northeast Dubois, 11 a.m.Pike Central, 11:52 a.m.Southridge, 3:30 p.m.Forest Park, 5:15 p.m.Heritage Hills, 7:15 p.m.Jasper, 9 p.m….
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Indiana ‘making the case’ to host US Space Academy
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 28, 2026 Indiana has entered the latest space race. An increasing number of states are jockeying for the honor — and the benefits — of hosting the nation’s first Space Academy. President Donald Trump established the academy Aug. 28, in an executive order that sought to develop a…
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Commentary: Understanding Indiana’s reserves
by Stephanie Wells, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 28, 2026 Many smart people have been spending time thinking about how state leaders might invest Indiana’s growing revenue and robust reserves. This is especially of interest as monthly revenue collections continue to outperform forecast estimates (revenues have exceeded estimates for the last ten consecutive months). We mentioned in…
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Hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis to lead Ferdinand State Forest walk before Scouting banquet
FERDINAND — Long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis will lead a hike at Ferdinand State Forest on Wednesday, Oct. 7, hours before she speaks at the Distinguished Citizens banquet honoring local philanthropist Mary C. Lange. The hike runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Southridge Trail, a loop of about 2.4 miles. It starts and…
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‘Good Vibrations’ & great creations: Sunday celebration of the Beach Boys, local craft makers, and free wine tastings
‘Good Vibrations’ & great creations: a Sunday celebration of the Beach Boys, local craft makers, and free wine tastings Sunday, October 4, brings a wave of California sound and community fun as the Lincoln Amphitheatre hosts its season-ending concert event at 4 p.m. (CT)—Sounds of Summer, a full band celebration of the legendary music and…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust receives Banky Award
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company has received a Banky Award from the Institute for Extraordinary Banking, a national program that recognizes community banks. The institute gives Banky Awards to…
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French Lick Resort CEO Chuck Franz named for national lifetime honor
French Lick — Chuck Franz, who has led French Lick Resort since 2014, will receive the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from Historic Hotels of America. It is the group’s top…
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OFS promotes Rachael Kluesner to vice president of Finance and Controller
Longtime finance leader recognized for 28 years of service and continued leadership at OFS Huntingburg–OFS is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachael Kluesner to Vice President of Finance and…
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Upcoming ribbon cuttings through the Jasper Chamber of Commerce
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the following businesses. David Bakery 714 W. Sixth St., JasperWednesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Triumph Energy1402 N. Newton St., JasperTuesday,…
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Turpin graduates from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking & earns Wharton Leadership Certificate
Darek Turpin, vice president and portfolio manager, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate on June 4, 2026. Darek joined Springs Valley in…
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TableX unveils new brand and digital experience
Jasper–TableX, a commercial table company serving the contract furniture industry since 1998, has unveiled a new brand identity and website centered on the idea that started the company: tables shouldn’t…
