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One road remains impacted by flooding
Flood conditions across Dubois County have improved dramatically following recent road monitoring by the Dubois County Highway Department, with only one county road remaining closed despite additional rainfall overnight. The Dubois County Highway Department reports that just one road remains closed — CR 800 West in Madison Township, north of CR 300 South, due to…
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Jasper celebrates 250th
On Thursday evening, The Heart of Jasper, Jasper Strassenfest Committee, and the City of Jasper held a special celebration at Jaycee Park that included food trucks, extended pool hours, live music, and a drone show. See some photos below.
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Governor announces final extension of gas tax breaks; further action to require legislation
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation. “I want to make sure that Hoosiers, not only when it comes to gasoline…
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Singer-songwriter Chris Knight set to perform at The Astra on Saturday, July 11.
The Astra Theatre is incredibly excited to bring American singer/songwriter Chris Knight to The Astra on Saturday, July 11. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with music beginning at 8:00 p.m., when Chance Stanley kicks off the evening of live entertainment. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $30 for the balcony, $35…
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Highway Department applying chip seal to Ferdinand Road NW – Sunset Drive
The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, July 6, 2026 (today), on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive. Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Road and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231. Drivers can expect rolling road…
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Press-Seal Corporation acquires Jasper Rubber Products
Third-generation rubber family plans to reopen the Jasper plant this summer and restore the operation that customers and the community relied on for decades The Skinner family, owners of Fort Wayne-based specialty rubber manufacturer Press-Seal Corporation, has acquired the assets of Jasper Rubber Products, Inc., following approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
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Huntingburg seeking railroad safety grant as train blockage complaints mount
The Huntingburg Board of Works approved applying for a railroad safety grant that would fund a train detection and public alert system aimed at reducing traffic disruptions caused by stopped trains blocking city crossings. Street Superintendent Jason Stamm brought the proposal to the board after meeting with Mayor Neil Elkins to explore the Indiana Department…
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Annual Cops Cycling for Survivors to launch Monday, July 6
Cops Cycling for Survivors will launch its 25th Annual “Ride to Remember” on Monday, July 6, 2026, continuing a quarter?century tradition of honoring Indiana’s fallen law enforcement officers and supporting the survivors who carry their legacy forward. What began in 2002 as a ride to Washington, D.C. has grown into a powerful statewide mission. Each July,…
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INDOT to hold public open house for upcoming Huntingburg State Road 64 project
Indiana Department of Transportation officials will host a public open house meeting at the Huntingburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss a project impacting Huntingburg. INDOT will provide information and answer questions about the planned paving and right-sizing of State Road 64 through Huntingburg. According to INDOT Southwest…
Business
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Erny Sheet Metal names Molly Jahn as vice-president
Erny Sheet Metal announced the appointment of Molly Jahn as the company’s new vice president. With a strong background in account management and customer relations, Jahn brings valuable leadership experience…
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Kimball Electronics Acquires European-Based Medical CDMO, Helvoet Polymer Technologies B.V.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced the company acquired Helvoet Polymer Technologies B.V. (“Helvoet”), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), based in Europe and with operations in India…
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Kimball International showroom and Zing highlighted at Fulton Market Design Days
Kimball International is proud to share two awards that they were honored to receive during this year’s Fulton Market Design Days. Their Chicago Showroom was selected as the 2026 IIDA…
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Indiana Furniture and JL & Associates unveil new showroom experience in the Northwest
Indiana Furniture is strengthening its presence in the Northwest through JL & Associates’ new 5,500+ square foot showroom in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, just 30 minutes east of Spokane. JL…
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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…
