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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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Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety August 25 meeting brief
In a meeting frontloaded with special requests for construction, street closures and events, the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety met on Tuesday and took the following actions. Approved closing the sidewalk and two parking spaces on the corner of Jackson and 6th Street to replace shingles and repair the awning and soffits on…
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Governor orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton
Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Dolly Parton was an international icon, country music singer, and philanthropist who shared hundreds of millions of books with children through her Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Gov. Braun’s flag order applies…
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Leopold Street to be closed for reconstruction
The City of Jasper and Calcar Paving will close Leopold Street between 13th and 14th Streets starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for the full depth removal of asphalt and rock from the street. This closure will remain in effect overnight. The street should reopen to traffic by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026….
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Exciting new 4-person team challenge with “Puzzled at Parklands: Quest 4 the Flag”
Jasper–On Saturday, October 3, DC Multisport is excited to partner with Puzzles and Padlocks Escape Room and the Tri-County YMCA to introduce its newest event, “Puzzled at Parklands: Quest 4 the Flag,” a 4-person team event to complete timed challenges and puzzles to earn flags as the team races against the clock to get through…
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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…
