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City of Jasper hears options for Truman Road property
The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety heard a presentation on options for an 11-acre city-owned property adjacent to Truman Road. The presentation was developed by Matt Doukakis, an MBA candidate with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, who presented four development options with pathways that balance maintenance costs with community benefits. The property,…
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Huntingburg Council approves Crossvine Solar Project settlement
The Huntingburg City Council voted unanimously at the regular meeting held on Tuesday to approve a settlement agreement with Crossvine AES, despite strong opposition from residents concerned about safety risks and property values. The decision came after the city’s special counsel, Joshua Claybourn, warned that Huntingburg’s moratorium on solar development sits “on thin ice” legally…
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Huntingburg Fire Department to host third annual Community Family Day
The Huntingburg Fire Department will hold its third annual Community Family Day this Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Station 1, located at 501 E 1st Street. This year’s event will feature a special guest appearance by the Huntingburg Police Department. The free, family-friendly event promises fun for all ages,…
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EDP Renewables provides construction update on Duff Solar project, discusses potential second phase
Last week, EDP Renewables executives updated county commissioners on the progress of the Duff Solar project, currently under construction and reported that the 100-megawatt facility remains on track for commercial operation by September 2026. EDP is the largest renewable energy operator in Indiana, having completed similar road restoration work on 20 projects across the state….
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Huntingburg, Jasper school administrators recognized for excellence
Three Dubois County principals were recognized as the 2026 Principals of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Southridge High School Principal Greg Gogel, Jasper Middle School Principal David Hubster and Jasper Middle School Assistant Principal Phil Tolbert were all named to the 2026 list of outstanding principals in District 11. District 11…
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Man charged in Jasper Public Library vandalism
Police charged a Jasper resident with three charges connected to the vandalism of the Jasper Public Library that occurred during the early morning hours of May 6. Deontae T. Wigodinski, 22, of Portersville Road, was arrested on counts of obstruction of justice, criminal mischief and false informing on Monday, May 11, at about 1:21 p.m….
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Back in Black: Johnny Folsom 4 to launch Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2026 season with a double-header of Cash classics
• Tickets for both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon performances are still available The Lincoln Amphitheatre will kick off its 2026 Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation Performance Series with a full weekend of live music featuring the highly anticipated return of Johnny Folsom 4, beginning Saturday, May 16, with special guest…
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Dubois County Health Department announces Women’s Summer Series
The BLOOM Maternal Health program from the Dubois County Health Department is excited to partner with LifeSpring Health Systems and Jasper Obstetrics and Gynecology to present the Women’s Summer Series, a free six-week educational program focused on women’s health and wellness. The series will take place each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. from June 3 through…
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WBDC Country Showdown ticket sales to benefit Dubois County 4-H Council
Tickets are now on sale for the 44th Annual WBDC Country Showdown, presented by German American Bank, set for Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Jasper Arts Center. Hosted by 100.9FM WBDC, the WBDC Country Showdown remains one of Southern Indiana’s longest-running and most popular country music talent competitions. This year’s event will once again…
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Kimball Electronics posts solid third quarter results, buoyed by medical segment rebound
Kimball Electronics (Nasdaq: KE) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results broadly in line with expectations, highlighted by double-digit sequential growth in its medical business and a ninth consecutive quarter of positive…
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Local McDonald’s restaurants donate more than $6K to Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley
Local McDonald’s restaurants presented a donation of $6,152.25 to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of the Ohio Valley as part of the annual Shamrock Shake fundraiser. Throughout the fundraiser, 25 cents…
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Bawel named to Conexus Indiana 2026 Rising 30 cohort
Brock Bawel, Quality Engineering Manager at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, was named as one of the 30 young professionals in the sixth annual Rising 30 Class from Conexus Indiana. Bawel leads a…
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Jasper Holdings, Inc. announces record ESOP share value for 2025
Jasper Holdings, Inc. (JHI), the nation’s 23rd largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), announced a new all-time record share value for 2025, reflecting strong company performance and market conditions. Chairman…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cuttings May 1 and May 5
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting two upcoming ribbon-cutting events. Dr. Lindsey Taylor will celebrate her new clinic, Worth Med Clinic, 504 Third Avenue, Jasper, on Friday, May 1,…
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Kimball International earns Supplier Performance Achievement Award from OMNIA Partners
Kimball International was awarded the Bronze Partnership of Excellence Award from OMNIA Partners. This medallion recognizes outstanding efforts by top-performing suppliers. Kimball International was specifically recognized for its exceptional partnership,…
