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Bretzville roundabout nighttime closures for asphalt paving
The new roundabout will be closed overnight twice next 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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Crossvine Solar/Battery Storage project roughly 35% complete, AES says
Construction on the Crossvine Solar + Storage project is approximately 35% complete as of late August, according to a project update from AES. The 85-megawatt solar and 85-megawatt battery energy storage system is expected to reach substantial completion and begin operations by summer 2027, following a testing phase planned for spring 2027. Battery deliveries to…
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Gov. Braun extends Indiana gas tax suspension through October 6
Gov. Mike Braun has extended the suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through October 6. The extension is part of a declared state energy emergency that took effect August 7, under which both gas taxes have been suspended in all 92 counties on a series of consecutive, monthly extensions. The energy…
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Community Foundation awards $100,000 to A Kid’s Place
Huntingburg–Dubois County Community Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to A Kid’s Place to support workforce sustainability efforts. The investment will help retain and support the dedicated staff who provide high-quality care and early learning opportunities for local children. A Kid’s Place is a nonprofit, NAEYC-accredited childcare center in Huntingburg serving infants through preschool-aged children….
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Emerald Greens upgrade: Barry and Brittany Dunlop are creating Jasper’s next iconic gathering place
Brew still comes up in conversations these days. Behind the counter at Emerald Greens, Barry Dunlop still hears from former visitors pining for the unique atmosphere and delicious food from the iconic Jasper restaurant he and Josh Premuda opened in 2016. “Brew was awesome,” Barry said. “There’s a lot of great restaurants in Jasper, but…
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton performing at Jasper Arts Center
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and pianist Vanessa Carlton will bring her unmistakable voice and deeply personal songwriting to the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Carlton became an international sensation with her landmark debut single, “A Thousand Miles.” Driven by one of pop music’s most recognizable piano melodies, the song climbed the…
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Indiana BMV plans mobile driver’s license
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 3, 2026 The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is launching an optional mobile driver’s license for Hoosiers who wish to limit what information bank tellers, bartenders and others see when asked to verify their age or identity. The digital license would not replace a person’s physical driver’s license, but…
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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…
