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Council declines to amend RDA withdrawal ordinance, citing statutory timeline
The council took no action Monday on a request to amend a previously passed ordinance governing the county’s withdrawal from the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority (RDA), after members said legal advice indicated the withdrawal must follow a timeline set by state statute rather than take effect immediately. The council had already passed Ordinance 2026-05…
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Resident asks about tax implications of solar developments
A Dubois County resident pressed the county council and assessor Monday on unresolved financial questions surrounding the AES Crossvine Battery Energy Storage and other solar projects, raising concerns about tax revenue, property value impacts and who bears the cost if something goes wrong. Holly Bartelt Gogel, who lives near the Crossvine Solar project currently under…
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Comedian Pat Godwin set to perform at Astra Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 22
Comedian and singer/songwriter Pat Godwin is set to bring his high-speed, low-drag act, which is constantly changing and evolving, to the Astra Theatre on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Pat Godwin is known for his engaging live performances and witty musical comedy. He has had the unique honor of being a part of three of the…
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Signs Up! to return to county schools
Dubois County CARES is again conducting a Signs Up! campaign at county middle schools, junior highs and high schools in August. This is a project CARES created last summer as a show of support for area students. Collaborating with school administrators, CARES staff and volunteer community members greet students at the various schools on select…
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2026 Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss/Mister Strassenfest named
Introducing the 2026 Miss Strassenfest Court 2026 Miss Congeniality: Cora Hasenour 2026 Miss Photogenic: Lilly Hanshaw 2026 Miss 2nd Runner Up: Olivia Young 2026 Miss 1st Runner Up: Whitney Recker 2026 Miss Strassenfest: Reese Mundy Introducing the 2026 Jr. Miss Strassenfest Court. 2026 Jr. Miss Congeniality: Amelia Grothouse 2026 Jr. Miss Photogenic: Mariell Schnell 2026…
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Jasper’s Big Three
When Cyril Birge, 93, walked into the gathering of noted athletes, coaches, officials, and sportswriters in Huntingburg in 2008, they all stood to gather round and greet him. The annual meeting of this group was dubbed The Legends. But those there knew Cyril was the legend among legends. They stood for no one else. That…
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Actors Community Theatre unveils 2026-2027 performance season
Jasper–Actors Community Theatre (ACT) is proud to unveil its 2026–2027 Performance Season. Frankenstein: The Radio Play Adapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Frankenstein: The Radio Play transports audiences back in time, blending classic radio storytelling with imaginative sound effects and minimal staging. Captain Robert Walton’s expedition to the Arctic takes…
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Celebration Singers set to perform five free concerts
The Celebration Singers invite the community to attend one or more of their scheduled upcoming concerts. 2026 marks the Celebration Singers’ 25th year of performing free concerts throughout Southern Indiana, celebrating Faith and Freedom. The all-volunteer community choir features approximately 60 singers from Dubois, Spencer, Pike, Martin and Monroe Counties. There is no admission charge to…
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County holding meetings to address solar, land use, zoning and the comprehensive plan (update)
Dubois County Commissioners plan to hold two upcoming public sessions: one on solar energy development, land use and zoning and a second on the continued development of the comprehensive plan. The first meeting will likely impact how the comprehensive plan outlines the county’s views on developing comprehensive zoning. With a solar development moratorium set to…
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Dubois County Chamber of Commerce announces third quarter grant opportunity
Dubois County–The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its Third Quarter Grant Program, with applications due by August 30th. This quarter, the Chamber will award: The grant program…
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German American Bancorp reports record second-quarter earnings
Jasper–German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026, with net income reaching $38.2 million, or $1.02 per share — the highest quarterly earnings…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center launches new Pediatric Hospitalist Program, enhancing care for hospitalized children and newborns
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced the launch of its new Pediatric Hospitalist Program, expanding access to specialized inpatient care for children and newborns throughout the region. Amy Holthouser, MD and Meredith Carnes, PA-C,…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon-cutting events
Jasper Chamber of Commerce announced two upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies. On Wednesday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m., the Chamber will celebrate the new ownership of Krodel Wholesale, LLC, by Fred and…
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Jasper Holdings, Inc. recognized among Indiana’s largest private companies
Jasper–Jasper Holdings, Inc. has been recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as the 17th largest private company in Indiana by revenue in its 2026 Corporate 100 report. This recognition places…
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