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City reconsiders alley vacation in light of lawsuit, improper notification procedures
Jasper–After the vacation of an alley in March led to a lawsuit, the Jasper Common Council is being asked to reconsider its decision since one property owner adjacent to the alley wasn’t properly notified. According to City Attorney Renee Kabrick, Jeremy W. Schroeder and Michelle K. Wiertel filed a petition to vacate a north-south public…
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Elevator outage at Vine Street Lofts leaves disabled Jasper residents relying on 911 for medical appointments
An elevator issue is forcing second-floor residents at the Vine Street Lofts to call 911 to attend medical appointments and rely on property staff to deliver medications and remove trash. The low-income housing in Jasper is for residents 55 and older, and many have varying degrees of disabilities requiring canes or walkers, making it difficult…
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Jasper Council takes no action on leaving Mid-States Corridor RDA
Wednesday, the Jasper City Council voted 5-2 at the regular meeting to take no further action on its membership in the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, allowing the RDA to terminate naturally on Dec. 31, 2027. The council considered three options — taking no further action, voting to formally remain in the RDA through its…
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Bretzville Junction to close next week
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an intersection closure for State Road 64/162 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Thursday, July 30, crews will close the intersection of State Road 64 and State Road 162 near Bretzville. This intersection closure will allow for ongoing intersection improvement work. This phase of construction is expected to…
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Actors Community Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ this weekend
Actors Community Theatre will bring “Legally Blonde: The Musical” to the stage this week, running Thursday through Sunday at the Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave. Based on the popular 2001 film, the musical follows Elle Woods, a fashionable and determined young woman who enrolls at Harvard Law School in pursuit of love, only to…
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Road reclosure planned for State Road 145 in Dubois County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the continuation of a road closure for State Road 145 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, July 29, crews will close State Road 145 near Birdseye. This road closure, originally set to begin in May, was reopened due to a project delay. This new closure will occur…
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I&M proposes Rockport Energy Center, eyes 2030 startup for natural gas plant at retiring coal site
Rockport–Indiana Michigan Power has asked state regulators to approve a natural gas plant at its Rockport Generating Station, aiming to replace the site’s retiring coal units with a new source of power and jobs for Spencer County. The utility, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, filed a request Monday with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission…
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IU O’Neil School to present Truman Road property analysis Thursday
Jasper–The Indiana University O’Neil School of Public & Environmental Affairs will present its Truman Road Property Analysis, a capstone project, during a public meeting Thursday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Join from computer or mobile: Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/81736808738Meeting ID: 817 3680 8738 The presentation is intended for informational purposes only. Members of…
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County holding meetings to address solar, land use, zoning and the comprehensive plan
Dubois County Commissioners plan to hold two upcoming public sessions: one on solar energy development, land use and zoning and a second on the continued development of the comprehensive plan. The first meeting will likely impact how the comprehensive plan outlines the county’s views on developing comprehensive zoning. With a solar development moratorium set to…
Business
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Jasper Holdings, Inc. recognized among Indiana’s largest private companies
Jasper–Jasper Holdings, Inc. has been recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as the 17th largest private company in Indiana by revenue in its 2026 Corporate 100 report. This recognition places…
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Jasper Engines & Transmissions included in TIME America’s Best Private Companies 2026 list
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has been awarded on TIME’s list of America’s Best Private Companies 2026. JASPER was ranked second in the category of Automotive Industry & Suppliers. This prestigious…
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Indiana Furniture brings workplace solutions to life in Pringle-Ward NYC Showroom
Jasper–Indiana Furniture is celebrating the success of its New York City showroom, opened by its independent representative Pringle-Ward and led by Susan Goldschrafe. Since opening, the showroom has become a…
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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announces extended hours
Santa Claus–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari hours will be extended on July 18 and 25, as well as August 1, 2026. On those dates, Holiday World will be open from…
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Kimball International unveils 2026 Workplace Trends Report: Furnishing the Future
Jasper–Kimball International has released its 2026 Workplace Trends Report: Furnishing the Future. This forward-looking report explores the forces transforming the workplace and the implications for designers, organizations, and the built…
