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Dubois County Commissioner still chasing answers on Shamrock Solar Project
Commissioner Chad Blessinger told the commission he’s still trying to get someone at RWE to talk to him about the Shamrock solar project, a proposed solar and battery site planned for the abandoned coal mine area north of Ireland. Blessinger referenced a joint press release from Peabody and RWE in 2024 and explained he’s emailed…
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Jasper Police Chief: August was a busy month; heat takes out several patrol vehicles
Jasper Police Chief Chad Dick told the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday that officers handled nearly 1,400 calls for service in August, even as the department dealt with a rash of vehicle breakdowns tied to the summer heat. Dick said that among the 1,389 calls for service in August, officers worked…
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St. Meinrad Rocks Fest – Our 15th Rockin’ Year of Music
Inkspot Productions, LLC and Automated Routing, Inc. present the 15th St. Meinrad Rocks Fest on September 25 and 26. The two-day benefit music event will be held at the St. Meinrad Park and will again feature free admission. This year’s event will again feature a beer garden (sponsored by Louie’s Tavern), children’s activities and country and rock…
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Dubois County Election Board to conduct public test of election equipment
The Dubois County Election Board will hold a public meeting to conduct the public test of election equipment on Wednesday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m., according to a notice posted by the Dubois County Clerk’s Office. The meeting will take place at the Dubois County Courthouse Annex, 602 Main St., Jasper, and is being held…
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What’s the Lincoln Party? Ballard’s secretary of state run could expand Indiana ballot access
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 8, 2026 Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard touts his run for secretary of state under the new Lincoln Party banner as a way to burst open an easier path for independent-minded candidates to make the election ballot. ClaraMary Winebrenner, a Republican officeholder-turned-independent candidate in DeKalb County, hopes the new…
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Sam Bush performing The Astra on Saturday, October 17
The Astra Theatre is excited to bring the legendary Sam Bush and The Lowland Ramblers to The Astra on Saturday, October 17, for what is undoubtedly going to be a night of must-experience music at the historic theatre. Doors open at 7:00 PM with music beginning at 8:00 PM. Sam Bush is revered by peers…
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Bretzville roundabout nighttime closures for asphalt paving
The new roundabout will be closed overnight twice this week for paving operations: Detour routes during this time are as follows: During daytime hours, motorists should continue to expect delays as construction continues. Flaggers will direct traffic through the intersection during this phase of construction. Please slow down, follow flagger directions, and allow extra time…
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2026 ATHENIAN Sam Schwoeppe: Open doors, give a nudge, elevate those around you
“I am here because someone opened doors for me, and each time I step through a door, I try to hold someone’s hand and bring them along on the journey,” Somula “Sam” Schwoeppe said during her acceptance speech after being named the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Award. “So think about who in your life…
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Column: Love in the time of Crossplay
1. I frequently phoned my widowed father to take a long-distance pulse check. My parents were married two months shy of 60 years. A Diamond Jubilee denied. Sixty! Ancient love. Not bad for a 1962 shotgun wedding. Dad only spoke of mundanities: post office visits, adding flowers to Mom’s grave, talking to my younger brother,…
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Dr. Maria Dodson joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
Pediatric Hospitalist Maria Dodson, DO, has joined the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Dodson received her medical degree at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis…
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Tri-State McDonald’s restaurants to hold digital fundraising day for Ronald McDonald House
Tri-State McDonald’s restaurants in Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro, Jasper, Vincennes and the surrounding area will hold a one-day digital fundraising event Thursday, September 10, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of the…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center welcomes Dr. Yearsley’s Primary Care Services
Jasper — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center will welcome Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice into its Deaconess Clinic network effective Sept. 25, 2026. The practice will become Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine…
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Jasper Chamber, EXOS to host free cybersecurity lunch and learn for local businesses
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and chamber member EXOS will host a free “Cyber Threat Defense” lunch and learn for area business leaders on Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m….
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announces five new resident physicians
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center has announced its most recent class of family medicine residents. Residency training is the final step in the education process for physicians to be able to…
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Holiday World’s Cannonball! construction moving forward as season highlights continue, fans asked to vote in national contest
The first pieces of track for Cannonball! water roller coaster have been installed at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. While fans await the 2027 attraction, the 2026 season still has plenty of weekend…
