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Four county roads remain impacted by flooding
The Dubois County Highway Department updated the number of roads impacted by high water Tuesday morning. They reported that four county roads remain closed due to water levels from Hunley Creek and Bruner Creek — down from 7 closures in yesterday’s report. Districts 1 and 2 continue to have no active closures. In District 3,…
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‘Pioneer Song’ to Celebrate Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals this Thursday through Saturday
Pioneer Song: A Celebration of Lincoln Amphitheatre Musicals will focus on and feature the music, history, and storytelling of three Lincoln Amphitheatre musicals: Young Abe Lincoln, A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale, and Here I Grew Up via a limited three-night run this Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. Central Time, and performances begin at…
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Braun replaces chairman of the Utility Regulatory Commission days after AES rate-hike decision
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 22, 2026 Six months after tapping former state senator Andy Zay to lead the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mike Braun removed him from the chairman’s post Monday and installed Commissioner Anthony Swinger as the new leader. The shake-up comes days after Braun publicly criticized regulators’ approval of a…
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Seven roads closed due to flooding
While the county largely escaped any major damage during Sunday evening’s storms and tornados, heavy rain in the southern portion of the county had impacted several roads. The Dubois County Highway Department reported that seven county roads are closed due to rising water levels from Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, Indian Creek, Short Creek, and Valley…
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Lane closures planned for I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that lane closures on I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties will begin next week. On Monday, June 29, crews will begin lane closures on I-64 near Ferdinand. These lane closures will occur in the eastbound and westbound passing lanes between the 66-mile marker and the 72-mile marker. Lane…
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Jasper RC Flyers introduce more than 40 people to radio-controlled flying
More than 60 community members attended the Jasper RC Flyers Open House on Saturday, June 20, where visitors, ranging in age from 4 to adults, experienced the thrill of flying a radio-controlled aircraft for the first time. Held from 10 a.m. to noon at the club’s flying field, the event focused on giving attendees a…
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2026 4-H Fair Queen and Miss contestants announced
Six candidates will compete in this year’s 4-H Fair pageant, being held at the JHS Auditorium on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Here are this year’s contestants. Photos by Studio Expressions by Jessica. Teen Miss Miss
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Braun calls for rehearing of AES case that resulted in $71M utility rate hike
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 18, 2026 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday said he wants the state’s top ratepayer advocate to ask regulators to reconsider their decision to allow a $71 million increase for AES Indiana customers. “Yesterday’s decision by the (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission) to allow another rate increase by…
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Golf simulator Fore! on Fourth opens in Huntingburg
“We like to joke that it’s been a dream for about four weeks,” Amy Williams laughed along with her husband, Derrick, and partners, Tim and Trefin Luker. The two couples, connected through siblings Trefin and Derrick, have opened a golf simulation business, Fore! on Fourth, in Huntingburg just in time for the U.S. Open and…
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Hoosier Hills Credit Union listed among Indiana’s best by Forbes
Hoosier Hills Credit Union has once again earned a spot on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year the credit union has…
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Carter Mundy joins Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a summer intern
Carter Mundy has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a finance intern over the course of this summer. Springs Valley’s Internship Program provides interns with career connections, mentorship,…
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Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics offering walk-in appointments at two locations
Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics is now offering walk-in appointment availability at its offices on St. Charles Street and Second Street in Jasper, providing patients with additional access to orthopedic care for…
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Merle Norman celebrates 95 years
Merle Norman is celebrating its 95th anniversary this week. Merle Norman is so much more than makeup and skincare; it is a legacy of building confidence. We are celebrating 95…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cutting for Radiant Realty Partners
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting for Radiant Realty Partners, 1 DCB Plaza, Suite 201, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. The public is invited…
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McDonald’s and Local Libraries Bring Back Happy McReaders Summer Program
Children can earn a free Happy Meal by reading 10 books through participating local libraries. The Happy McReaders Summer Program is returning for another year, bringing together participating McDonald’s restaurants…
