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Psi Iota Xi presents Senior Art Awards
The Zeta Mu Chapter of Psi Iota Xi presented two $500 Senior Art Awards to area high school seniors on Thursday, March 6, 2026. The award ceremony was held at Jasper Arts’ First Thursday Reception in honor of Youth Art Month at the gallery in the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. Kynlee Jackson of Southridge High School…
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Southwest celebrates Butler’s 35 years of music, leadership, and impact
When Lannie Butler arrived at Southridge in 1991, he had no idea he would spend the next 35 years building one of the most respected and beloved programs in the school’s history. A graduate of Indiana University, Butler began his teaching career in 1990 at Northwestern Jr./Sr. High School near Kokomo in a one-year assistant…
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Column: The sun wasn’t wrong
I have never cared for daylight saving time, and the longer I live with it the less sense it makes. I can manage being in the Eastern Time Zone, even though much of Indiana naturally fits closer to Central Time. But when daylight saving time is added on top of that, the clock drifts even…
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20 roads remain impacted by high water in Dubois County
The Dubois County Highway Department reported that 20 county roads are now closed due to high water levels from the Patoka River, the White River, and several creeks and low-lying areas, after rising to 32 road closures last week. In District 1, Madison Township continues to see the heaviest impacts, with closures on CR 875…
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Recharge Health + Wellness, helping everyone feel and perform better
The plethora of therapeutic offerings at Recharge Health + Wellness may seem to cater only to athletes, but to owner Jessica Knies, everyone is an athlete. Whether that person is a three-sport high school varsity player, a factory employee, a middle-aged first-time marathon trainee, or someone sitting at a desk all day, everyone deserves access…
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Redemption Christian Church addresses sentencing of terminated children’s minister
In the nearly two years after the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrived at our Jasper Campus regarding charges against a former Children’s minister, Redemption Christian Church remains steadfast in its commitment to guarding the safety of anyone associated with or attending church services and events. On the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the FBI…
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Former Jasper youth pastor sentenced for possessing child pornography
Aaron Paul Lockman, 24, of Corydon, Indiana, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to nine counts of possessing sexually explicit material involving minors. He was also ordered to pay $9,000 in restitution. According to court documents, the investigation began on March 11, 2024,…
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Highway department reports 15 roads impacted by flooding
The Dubois County Highway Department reports that 18 county roads have areas impacted by rising water levels from the Patoka River, Straight River, and numerous creeks and low-lying areas. In District 1, Madison Township has seen some of the heaviest impacts, with closures along CR 150 North, CR 875 West, CR 800 West, CR 150…
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Prosecutor makes statement regarding ‘Baby Doe’ case
Recently, I issued a press release announcing that I had filed charges in the 1987 “Baby Doe” cold case from Ferdinand. This serves as an update to that story. In June 2024, I received a call from a detective with the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit. During that conversation, he told me about a…
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Jasper company donates $500 to support Loogootee Fire Department’s special training trailer
The Mortgage Company of Southern Indiana, Inc. (NMLS 175673) has donated $500 to the Loogootee Fire Department to assist with repairs and upgrades to its Fire Safety Education trailer, a mobile unit used to…
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Ahlbrand earns recognition as top financial advisor
Jacob Ahlbrand, a financial advisor from Jasper, was recently recognized as one of the top five financial advisors in the country and ranked number one in the Midwest through his…
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Dubois County Chamber expands quarterly grant program
This quarter, the Dubois County Chamber will award: The grant program is designed to support growth, innovation, and community impact within Dubois County. Funds may be used for projects such…
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OFS promotes tech leaders to support continued innovation and growth
OFS announces the promotion of three technology leaders whose experience and leadership will support the company’s continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence. These promotions reflect OFS’ commitment to developing talent…
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Upcoming ribbon-cutting events through the Jasper Chamber
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate two exciting new local businesses with ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring! RECHARGE HEALTH & WELLNESS ? Saturday, March 7 — 10:30…
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Superior Ag pays $1.7M back to members in patronage & equity
Indiana-based agricultural cooperative Superior Ag recently approved a $1.7 million payout to its member-owners in cash patronage and equity. Each year, Superior Ag members benefit from the company’s success by…
