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Road closure planned for State Road 56 in Orange County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 56 in Orange County beginning on or around Monday, February 23. Crews will close State Road 56 near French Lick. This closure will occur between Emerald Drive and New York Street. This road closure will allow for a box culvert replacement project. Work…
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Opinion: Modern-day voter suppression — there are more ways than one to disenfranchise voters
by Linda Hanson, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 16, 2026 Voter turnout in Indiana has been problematic for years. It hit rock bottom in 2014. In 2022, we ranked 50th, and in 2024, we improved to 41st nationally – but still well below national averages for voter turnout. Our ranking for voter registration is consistently in…
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Jasper Bowlers win state
The Jasper Bowling Team brought home a state championship Saturday, winning by a single pin knocked down by freshman Reid Wendholt.
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CARES focusing on eighth-graders this school year
By Martha Rasche, Assistant CARE-ordinator This school year, Dubois County CARES is putting a big focus squarely on the county’s eighth-graders. This effort, dubbed You’ve Got This!, came about after CARES staff tracked student responses to the mental health questions on the 2025 and earlier Indiana Youth Surveys. The survey is taken by students in…
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Authorities identify Baby Doe from decades old cold case
Friday, Dubois County Prosecutor Beth Schroeder provided an update on a 1987 Dubois County cold case in which criminal charges have been filed. After nearly four decades, investigators have identified the infant long known only as “Baby Doe,” found deceased at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand in 1987. Advances in DNA technology and investigative…
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Rep. Lindauer honored by Indiana House for nine years of service
Members of the Indiana House of Representatives recently honored retiring State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) for his service representing House District 63. “Being trusted by my community to represent them at the Statehouse has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Lindauer said. “Every decision I made in this role was grounded in…
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Stolen valor and a retraction
Last September, I published a story on the Dubois County Veteran’s Service Officer (VSO) Kenneth Speedy Lefevre. Since then, information has come to my attention indicating that the details Mr. Lefevre shared about his service may be inaccurate. The following is an account of what occurred and what has come to light due to the…
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UPDATED: Water main break affecting customers on Meridian Road and College Avenue in Jasper
UPDATE: The Jasper Municipal Water Department would like to announce that repairs have been completed on the water main break located at College Ave and Meridian Rd. If your water has discoloration, run the cold water tap for 15-20 minutes, or until it clears. A Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect. There are no potential…
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SVB&T Corporation reports record 2026 earnings, announces 21.74% dividend increase
JASPER — SVB&T Corporation reports fourth quarter 2025 earnings of $2.00 million, or $1.82 per share, marking a 52.94% increase over the same period last year. The parent company of…
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Indiana Furniture introduces new product lines, Script and Workmate
Indiana Furniture is starting the new year with the debut of two dynamic product lines designed to redefine flexibility, comfort, and creativity in today’s evolving workspaces. Introducing Script Lounge and…
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Jasper Group CEO among new appointments to Conexus Indiana
Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, announced today four new members to its Board of Directors as well as three appointments to…
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Patterson recognized among top 1% by United Wholesale Mortgage
Local mortgage broker, Darren C. Patterson, has been recognized by United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation’s largest wholesale mortgage lender, for two distinct achievements in 2025. Patterson was recognized among the top…
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German American Bank receives Forbes recognition as top 10 in America’s Best Banks
Once again, German American Bank has been ranked in the top 10 best banks in the nation on the Forbes America’s Best Banks 2026 list and is the highest-ranked bank serving Indiana,…
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