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High department announces road closures on Ferdinand Road and Sunset Drive
The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, June 29th, on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive. Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Rd and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231. Drivers can expect rolling road closures and…
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12 county roads impacted by high water
With rainfall ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches in the county overnight, several roadways are now closed due to rising water levels, according to the Dubois County Highway Department In District 2, four roads are closed across the Bainbridge, Marion, and Jackson townships. Meridian Road in Bainbridge Township south of SR 162 and St….
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The nearly lost Nicholas Harris Cemetery
A cemetery sitting on a large bluff near the White River in Boone Township, near Portersville, is finally getting the recognition it deserves, more than a century after it was nearly erased from history. The Nicholas Harris Cemetery, lost to time after most of its stones were removed in the late 1800s and were reportedly…
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Derek Budd named president of the Rotary Club of Dubois County; Austin Welp honored as Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Dubois County officially welcomed Derek Budd as its President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during the Club’s annual Changeover Meeting held on June 25. Budd’s term will begin on July 1. Budd, a Financial Advisor with Eagle Crest Financial and a Jasper resident, has been an active member of the Club since 2016….
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Model T club visits Dubois County
Wednesday morning, a group of about 69 folks representing nine different states gathered in front of the Clarion Point in Jasper. Heads bowed, they prayed for safety and fun for the trip and tour of the St. Meinrad Archabbey. You might see them around the area over the next few days, touring the area in…
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Public camping ban, military police and other laws go into effect July 1
by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 25, 2026 Hoosiers sleeping on public property could soon be hit with a max of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. It is one of more than 160 bills that got past the finish line during the legislative session, with dozens of them taking effect in July….
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Four employees affected by anhydrous ammonia leak at Farbest
Four employees reported symptoms after ammonia from a rooftop cooling system was drawn into the facility; one was taken to the hospital. A small anhydrous ammonia leak at Farbest in Huntingburg was quickly located and stopped by Farbest employees on Tuesday morning. Huntingburg Fire Chief Donnie Heim said the leak originated from a failed gasket…
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Huntingburg Council moves forward on Fourth Street funding, no construction start date yet
The Huntingburg Common Council took its first formal funding action on the Fourth Street reconstruction project Tuesday night, introducing an additional appropriation ordinance to cover costs beyond what the city had already set aside for the road. The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety approved reconstructing the street by pouring a concrete foundation for…
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‘Omigod, You Guys!’ Legally Blonde: The Musical opens July 23rd at the Jasper Arts Center
Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the journey of Elle Woods, a fashionable and determined young woman who enrolls at Harvard Law School in pursuit of love, only to discover her own strength, intelligence, and potential along the way. Filled with high-energy musical numbers, memorable characters, and plenty of heart, the show celebrates…
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Holiday World featuring special 250th drone and fireworks show
Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks spectacular has returned for its fifth season. This year’s show runs nightly now through August 3 and features 500 drones, including nearly 50…
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Memorial Medical Center Foundation recognized for transparency and financial health
The Memorial Medical Center Foundation announced that it has once again earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the highest distinctions awarded…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon-cutting for Radiant Life Family Medicine
The Jasper Chamber will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Radiant Life Family Medicine on Tuesday, June 30, at 1 p.m. The business, owned by Dr. Lindsay Ketzner, is located at…
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Hoosier Hills Credit Union listed among Indiana’s best by Forbes
Hoosier Hills Credit Union has once again earned a spot on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year the credit union has…
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Carter Mundy joins Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a summer intern
Carter Mundy has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a finance intern over the course of this summer. Springs Valley’s Internship Program provides interns with career connections, mentorship,…
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Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics offering walk-in appointments at two locations
Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics is now offering walk-in appointment availability at its offices on St. Charles Street and Second Street in Jasper, providing patients with additional access to orthopedic care for…
