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Jasper Common Council tables e-bike ordinance again
The Jasper Common Council tabled the e-bike ordinance for another month as it works through the nuances of a regulation meant to keep kids safe. Councilwoman Nancy Eckerle, who also serves on the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety, has pushed for an ordinance for more than a year, citing the increasing prevalence of…
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Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, Blackhawk and Priscilla Block to headline Red, White & Boots Music Fest
Rally Point Events announced the return of the 7th Annual Red, White & Boots Music Fest, presented by OFS, on Saturday, August 28, 2027, at Historic League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana. Country music legend Tracy Byrd headlines this year’s festival, joined by an all-star lineup featuring Mark Chesnutt, BlackHawk, Priscilla Block, and rising country artist…
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Indiana treasurer race draws competing visions for managing state funds
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 22, 2026 Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott is touting nearly $1.8 billion in state investment earnings in his bid for a second term, while Democratic challenger Coumba Kebe is calling for greater transparency in how Indiana manages public money. The Nov. 3 election pits a former software engineer and local…
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USDA offering $8B in farmer relief payments
by Cami Koons, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 22, 2026 Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs. USDA and President Donald Trump announced Monday night at a rally in Kansas that farmers would have $8 billion made available in the Harvest…
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Jasper Group soapbox derby to mark 150 years, raise money for Child Advocacy Center
Jasper — Seven soapbox cars built by Jasper Group employees will race down West 5th Street this Saturday, October 24, to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary and raise money for the Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping children. Built by teams from across Jasper Group, the cars reflect the…
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Jasper Chamber hosting informational talk on data centers Nov. 17
Organizers say the event is meant to inform, not to take sides The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host a public presentation on data centers Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center atrium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The talk starts at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. No…
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Deaconess Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center hosting Pink & Pearl – Power in Prevention Event
Deaconess Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center will host Pink & Pearl – Power in Prevention on Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at The Venue on Vine in Jasper. This free event will promote breast and lung cancer awareness while bringing the community together for a morning of education, communication and connection. The event will…
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County engineer warns bridge fund is falling short
County Engineer Levi Leffert told the county commissioners that the fund used to support bridge work and drainage in the county is running at an annual deficit. Leffert told commissioners he noticed the drain on the Cumulative Bridge Fund when he was first hired. He held off on coming to the commissioners while taking time…
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Portion of Huntingburg’s East 12th Street closed for water work
The Huntingburg Water Department will close East 12th Street on Wednesday and Thursday this week for Lead and Copper Program work. Crews will first close the section between Chestnut Street and Geiger Street, then move to the section between Geiger Street and Main Street. The closure is necessary to complete the work safely. Please use…
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Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer joins Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer to the staff at Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper. Spellmeyer joins Neurologists Naghma Mufti,…
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Dr. Ramanand Heeralall appointed to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Staff
Hospitalist Ramanand Heeralall, M.D., was recently appointed to the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. A hospitalist is a doctor who works exclusively within the hospital, focusing on the general…
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Kimball International earns Innovative Extension Award during CET Experience Conference
Jasper-based Kimball International won the Innovative Extension Award at Configura’s annual CET Experience conference. Configura makes CET, software that designers use to plan office and commercial spaces. Its yearly awards…
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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…
