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Holland Fest returns with plenty of food, wiener dog races, ice cream, and a nod to America’s 250th
Holland — Holland is set to celebrate the town, its residents and the country’s 250th with the annual Holland Fest opening Friday evening. According to Kelsey Erny, now in her second year as event chair, the festival’s success is measured in how much it impacts the community. Last year and the year before, the fest…
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Indiana continues gas tax reimbursements
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2026 The Indiana State Board of Finance on Tuesday approved its third round of reimbursements to local governments for losses incurred during the state’s gas tax suspension. The three-member board unanimously approved roughly $139 million in reimbursements from the State Highway Fund to replace July revenue from Indiana’s…
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Why Abe Lincoln in sunglasses will be on Indiana election ballots
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2026 An image of a sunglasses-wearing Abraham Lincoln will appear near the top of Indiana election ballots this fall. That is the emblem submitted by the Lincoln Party to appear in the section for voters choosing to cast straight-ticket ballots — even though the newly formed party’s only…
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Democracy Day: A guide to how Indiana makes its laws
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2026 Our newsroom doesn’t take democracy for granted, and we hope you don’t either. This story is part of an international celebration called Democracy Day, to remind us all to value our democracy and work to protect it. Below you will learn about the legislative process to turn…
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100 Cooks for Our Community raises record $552,000 for Dubois County Young Life
Dubois County Young Life will receive $552,000 from this year’s 100 Cooks for Our Community fundraiser held Saturday evening at the Huntingburg Event Center. Originally launched as Old National Bank’s signature fundraising event in the area, the event features 100 local celebrity chefs serving their signature dishes in a buffet-style setting. Attendees are invited to…
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Being for Others Health & Wellness Foundation launches County Health & Wellness networks across Southern Indiana
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) has launched a series of county-based Health & Wellness Networks to bring together organizations, community leaders, service providers, and residents working to improve health and wellness throughout Southern Indiana. The BFO Health & Wellness Networks represent an evolution of the community Advisory Councils that were previously hosted…
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Dubois County Democratic Party hosting grand opening of Ferdinand headquarters, Sept. 16
Ferdinand–The Dubois County Democratic Party is proud to announce the grand opening of its new county headquarters on Wednesday, September 16, at a historic downtown Ferdinand location that will serve as a gathering place for community engagement, volunteer activities, candidate events, and party operations. The opening celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30…
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Father John Boeglin named 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year
The Indiana German Heritage Society has named Father John Boeglin as the 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year. Father Boeglin is a senior priest in the Diocese of Evansville and is from Haubstadt. Father John has been extremely active in preserving and promoting the German culture in southwestern Indiana, especially during the many years he…
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SVB&T Corporation declares quarterly dividend
SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX: SVBT), the parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share of the…
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Premier Property to break ground on new Petersburg development
Petersburg — Jasper-based Premier Property Management will break ground on Prides Creek Apartments, a new 64-unit market-rate residential development, at 11:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 4225 North Buchta…
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Dominick Tedeschi, DO joins Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine residency – Jasper
Jasper–Dominick Tedeschi, DO has joined Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Jasper, where he will serve as core faculty and provide care to patients at the residency clinic. Dr. Tedeschi…
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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…
