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Craftsmanship and fun, Jasper Group celebrates 150 years with soapbox derby
Jasper Group President and CEO Mike Wagner joked that it may be another 150 years before they host another soapbox derby. He had been suggesting the company hold one for about three years, but Russ Sage, Jasper Group’s executive vice president of culture and people, who also oversees safety, had been reluctant. Putting kids in…
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Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
by David Lightman, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 29, 2026 Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald Trump wants year-round daylight saving time. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in July for…
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Road closure planned for State Road 545 in Dubois County
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close State Road 545 in Dubois County beginning on or around Wednesday, November 4. Crews will close S.R. 545 near Dubois, north of Old State Road 545 and South of County Road 600 North. This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project. Work is expected to…
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Cat Tales: “Cy had spoken.”
(This is excerpt #9 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) Ironically, two starters on Jasper’s 1957 basketball team, Jerry Birge and John Hoffman, were neighbors and also had fathers who were well-known referees – Cyril Birge and Bob Hoffman, future…
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Q&A with Guth and Mann for County Recorder’s Office
Dubois County voters will choose between Republican Tammy Guth and Democrat Adam Mann for the county’s next county recorder. Guth, of Huntingburg, has been chief deputy recorder since Jan. 1, 2019. She won the Republican primary in May. She holds a degree in paralegal studies from Vincennes University. Mann, who was raised in Dubois County,…
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Dubois County Council District 2 Q&A with Michael Stallman and Dan Kreilein
Voters in Dubois County Council District 2 will choose between Republican incumbent Michael Stallman and challenger Democrat Dan Kreilein in this year’s general election. Stallman, of Jasper, was chosen by a Republican caucus on Jan. 31, 2026, to finish the term of Ryan Craig, who left the council to become Jasper’s mayor. Stallman began his…
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Dubois County Council District 1 Q&A with Dylan Schmitt and Ed Cole
Voters in Dubois County Council District 1 will choose between Democrat Ed Cole and Republican Dylan Schmitt, as incumbent Deena Lewis is not running for reelection. Mr. Schmitt did not submit a candidacy announcement. He is a farmer and the son of State Senator Daryl Schmitt. What the County Council does The County Council is…
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Internationally acclaimed violinist to perform at Jasper Arts Center November 20
Jasper Arts will welcome internationally acclaimed violinist Nemanja Radulovi? and his dynamic chamber orchestra, Double Sens, to the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part ofthe ensemble’s inaugural United States tour, bringing its distinctive blend of classical virtuosity, passion, and musical innovation to audiences across the country….
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Indiana House District 63 Q&A with Tiffanie Arthur and Amy Kippenbrock
Voters in Indiana House District 63 will choose a new state representative this year. The seat is open: Republican Rep. Shane Lindauer, who has held it since 2017, did not seek reelection. Republican Amy Kippenbrock faces Democrat Tiffanie Arthur. Kippenbrock, of Jasper, has served as Dubois County Clerk since 2019 and was appointed chair of…
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Holiday Liquors makes $14,160 donation to Community Food Bank
Holiday Liquors & Wooden Keg Liquors raised $14,160 for the Dubois County Community Food Bank through a charity sale of Buffalo Trace Distillery bourbon. The sale added a $10 donation…
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German American Bancorp reports record third-quarter earnings of $38.6 million
Jasper — German American Bancorp, the Jasper-based parent of German American Bank, reported net income of $38.6 million, or $1.03 per share, for the third quarter of 2026. The company…
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Kimball International’s “Experience as Medicine” Booth wins healthcare expo’s Best Brand Storytelling award
During the 2026 Healthcare Design Conference & Expo (HCD), Kimball International’s booth space focused on “Experience as Medicine.” According to a press release on the award, their stunning structure was…
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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…
