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Indiana lawmakers punt on high school NIL regulations
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 14, 2026 The name, image and likeness brand deals prevalent in collegiate athletics are trickling down to high school athletes, but Indiana lawmakers appear unlikely to regulate the practice for now. The Indiana High School Athletic Association in May authorized its own version of the deals known as personal…
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Huntingburg Council introduces e-bike, scooter rules; vote set for November
Huntingburg — New rules for e-bikes, scooters, skateboards and other small ride-on devices are headed for a vote next month after the Huntingburg Common Council introduced the measure Tuesday. Ordinance 2026-36 would replace Chapter 73 of the city code, which covers bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades. City Attorney Phil Schneider said the current chapter is out…
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Huntingburg police investigating fatal crash
A Jasper resident succumbed to injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Huntingburg Monday afternoon. According to Huntingburg Police, the crash happened at about 3:29 p.m. when a 2017 Ford F-150 driven by Brett Gehlhausen, 47, of Huntingburg collided with a Ram 1500 driven by Charles Blessinger, 88, of Jasper. Police stated…
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Cat Tales: “Hey, you played a good game”
(This is excerpt #8 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) What made Jasper’s Cyril Birge such a highly-respected basketball official? His son Jerry told me it was his ability to let players play, that he let the contact go just…
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Get to know Indiana’s comptroller candidates
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 13, 2026 A little-known statewide office responsible for disbursing and reporting how Indiana’s state tax dollars are spent is on the ballot this election season. Three candidates are vying to be Indiana’s next comptroller: Incumbent Elise Nieshalla, a Republican, is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Jessica Bailey and Libertarian…
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Court of Appeals and Tax Court judges are on the ballot for retention
by Marilyn Odendahl, Indiana Citizen, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 13, 2026 As Hoosier voters head to the polls this election, they will find on their ballots the Court of Appeals of Indiana judges and the Indiana Tax Court judge who are up for retention, but many of those voters may struggle to decide whether to retain…
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Huntingburg moves ahead on railroad grant for train-blockage warning signs
Huntingburg — Short of a Congressional action, Huntingburg officials have little they can do to stop trains from blocking several major intersections across the city. However, the Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety took action to use an Indiana Department of Transportation GRIPS railroad grant to add more signals warning drivers about trains blocking…
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Dubois County Pride Festival celebrates community this Saturday
Pride is more than a month on the calendar, and this Saturday, Dubois County Pride is bringing that message to the Jasper Riverwalk for its 7th Annual Pride Festival. The free, all-ages festival will take place Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jasper Riverwalk and Dave Buehler Plaza. Everyone is…
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Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot supports VUJ scholarships; Proceeds to help up to nine students this year
The Vincennes University Jasper Foundation Scholastic Excellence Award will continue supporting local high school graduates with higher education opportunities thanks to a nearly $38,000 contribution from the Jasper Strassenfest on Sept. 29. The Scholastic Excellence Award, now in its eighth cohort, is a one-year, full-tuition (up to 15 credit hours) scholarship that supports local high…
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Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter is joining the medical associate staff. Schuetter served as a nurse practitioner at Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice for…
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Hoosier Hills acquires Martin County Co-Op Credit Union
Following an overwhelmingly positive member vote on August 24, 2026, Martin County Co-Op Credit Union (MCCCU) will merge with Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU), bringing expanded financial opportunities to MCCCU…
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Kimball Solutions awarded for excellent service
Kimball Solutions (formerly Kimball Electronics) announced it was recognized by Circuits Assembly’s 2026 Service Excellence Awards for the highest overall customer ratings across all seven award categories. This recognition is…
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McDonald’s hosting Coffee with a Cop on October 7
Local McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, from 8–10 a.m., bringing community members and local law enforcement together for…
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Indiana Small Business Development Center holding business startup workshop
The Indiana Small Business Development Center’s South Central office will hold a free, two-part workshop for people thinking about starting a business on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Jasper Chamber…
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17 Deaconess Memorial employees nominated for LCM Award
Jasper — Seventeen Deaconess Memorial Medical Center employees have been nominated for the 2026 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, who…
