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(Updated time) Dubois County Airport Authority to hold ribbon-cutting for new Frosty Jones Terminal
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Frosty Jones Terminal is scheduled for Monday, August 31. Remarks will now begin at 8:45 a.m. to accommodate an urgent, unscheduled meeting between Governor Braun and FEMA officials regarding the statewide flood damage assessment. Updated Event Details: Huntingburg–The Dubois County Airport Authority (DCAA) invites the community, regional leaders, and project…
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Surplus eyed to cover road losses
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 28, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun’s administration has asked lawmakers to tap into state cash reserves to cover losses from Indiana’s gas tax suspension, but top legislative leaders aren’t ready to commit to the plan just yet. “The Speaker (Todd Huston) and I said the same thing: We can never…
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Vigil recognizes loss, helps with healing
The notes held the names of loved ones who had lost their lives to substance use, each written down by friends and family members attending the ninth Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil at Market Street Park Thursday evening. Shannon Blaize read each of the more than 60 names from the notes as the crowd of over…
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Ireland Historical Society celebrating 30th anniversary Sept. 20
The Ireland Historical Society will celebrate 30 years with a community celebration Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ireland. The event is free and open to the public, with burgers, hot dogs, chips, popcorn, cake, and ice cream, plus cornhole, balloon art, face painting, and other yard games. Door prizes will…
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Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools updating student mental health policies and suicide prevention efforts
During Monday’s regular Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Ryan Erny updated the board on the district’s ongoing work to strengthen suicide prevention efforts. The district has partnered with Dr. Ann Kelly, who reviewed the district’s existing suicide prevention policy and proposed revisions to its language. She is…
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Resident raises concerns as city council approves $390,000 appropriation for 4th Street reconstruction
The city council approved an additional $390,000 appropriation from the Local Road and Street fund for the 4th Street roadway reconstruction project during a recent meeting, with the funds earmarked for a concrete base adaptation beneath the street’s existing pavers. The vote passed 5-0, though not before resident Randy Wahl used the public hearing to…
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Indiana to receive at least $300M in settlement with Meta
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 26, 2026 Indiana will receive a guaranteed $296 million — and up to $419 million — as part of a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on its social media platforms intended to addict…
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2026 General Election: Dubois County Candidates, Ballot Questions, and Voting Info
Dubois County voters will decide a full slate of state, county, and local races — along with three public questions and four judicial retention questions — on Election Day, November 3, 2026. (Early voting begins October 6) Statewide and Federal Races County Races Township Trustees Township Board Members (three seats each): Birdseye Town Races Clerk-Treasurer:…
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Huntingburg City Council approves wheel tax ordinance amendment, greenlights utility purchases
The Huntingburg City Council approved an amended wheel tax ordinance at its recent meeting. City Attorney Phil Schneider explained that the original draft of Ordinance Number 2026-28, introduced at the previous meeting, would have inadvertently increased excise wheel taxes on some motor vehicles by up to $10 in certain cases. The amended version was revised…
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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…
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Dr. Emily Cushman appointed to medical staff
Emily Cushman, M.D. was recently appointed to the active medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. ?She will see patients in the Emergency Department. Dr. Cushman is a graduate of…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company recognized as a top-performing bank
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company was recognized as a Top 10 Performing Bank in Indiana for the second quarter of 2026 by the Bank Performance Report (BPR). This recognition…
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SVB&T Corporation reports record second-quarter, first-half earnings
Jasper–SVB&T Corporation, the Jasper-based parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, reported unaudited second-quarter earnings of $3.04 million, or $2.75 per basic share, the company announced Thursday. That’s…
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Holiday World’s Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival back by popular demand
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival is back for its second year. Featuring a menu of more than 40 new snacks, treats, small bites, and more across the…
