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$12M OFS expansion supported by tax increment finance revenue
The Huntingburg Redevelopment Commission approved pledging 90% of tax increment financing revenues from a newly created allocation area toward economic development bonds supporting a $12 million expansion by OFS Brands Holdings at its Plant 18 facility. The commission approved Resolution 2026-10, which sets the stage for a roughly $3.9 million bond issue to help fund…
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Utility bills top list of concerns in TRI-CAP’s 2026 needs assessment
Utility bills now top the concerns of low-income residents in Dubois, Pike and Warrick counties, according to TRI-CAP’s newly released 2026 Community Needs Assessment — the first time in the survey’s history that utility affordability has ranked as the region’s top need. “Our electric bill with Centerpoint is so hard to pay. It’s basically two…
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Community invited to participate in Health Needs Assessment
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is inviting community members to share their voices by participating in our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. The survey is now open through July 26th and will be used to evaluate the area’s overall health needs. The Community Health Needs Assessment provides community benefit through shaping future programs, services, and…
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Resident questions AES response to any potential damages from Crossvine Solar project
A Dubois County resident raised questions about liability and fire safety at Monday’s regular county commissioners meeting, pressing officials on what protections exist for non-participating landowners living near the Crossvine Solar battery energy storage system (BESS) project being developed by AES. Rita Bartelt told the commissioners she contacted AES directly and spoke with an AES…
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Bretzville roundabout construction restricting traffic
As the Indiana Department of Transportation begins work on the roundabout at the intersection of State Road 64 and 162, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to motorists. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is asking all motorists traveling through the Bretzville Junction area to exercise caution and remain patient as roadway construction continues….
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County seeking more public input for planning; Up timeline to create committee addressing land usage
Dubois County Commissioners, through the firm, American Structurepoint, is asking residents, workers, and business owners to complete a second survey as part of the county’s ongoing Comprehensive Plan update, building on a first round of outreach that drew more than 1,000 responses earlier this year. Dubois County Commissioner Chad Blessinger discussed the survey at the…
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One road remains impacted by flooding
Flood conditions across Dubois County have improved dramatically following recent road monitoring by the Dubois County Highway Department, with only one county road remaining closed despite additional rainfall overnight. The Dubois County Highway Department reports that just one road remains closed — CR 800 West in Madison Township, north of CR 300 South, due to…
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Jasper celebrates 250th
On Thursday evening, The Heart of Jasper, Jasper Strassenfest Committee, and the City of Jasper held a special celebration at Jaycee Park that included food trucks, extended pool hours, live music, and a drone show. See some photos below.
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Governor announces final extension of gas tax breaks; further action to require legislation
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation. “I want to make sure that Hoosiers, not only when it comes to gasoline…
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Dubois County Chamber highlighting two Ferdinand businesses
The public is invited to join the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 18th, for a day of celebration honoring two local businesses. At 10:00 a.m., the public…
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Erny Sheet Metal names Molly Jahn as vice-president
Erny Sheet Metal announced the appointment of Molly Jahn as the company’s new vice president. With a strong background in account management and customer relations, Jahn brings valuable leadership experience…
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Kimball Electronics Acquires European-Based Medical CDMO, Helvoet Polymer Technologies B.V.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced the company acquired Helvoet Polymer Technologies B.V. (“Helvoet”), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), based in Europe and with operations in India…
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Kimball International showroom and Zing highlighted at Fulton Market Design Days
Kimball International is proud to share two awards that they were honored to receive during this year’s Fulton Market Design Days. Their Chicago Showroom was selected as the 2026 IIDA…
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Indiana Furniture and JL & Associates unveil new showroom experience in the Northwest
Indiana Furniture is strengthening its presence in the Northwest through JL & Associates’ new 5,500+ square foot showroom in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, just 30 minutes east of Spokane. JL…
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Holiday World featuring special 250th drone and fireworks show
Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks spectacular has returned for its fifth season. This year’s show runs nightly now through August 3 and features 500 drones, including nearly 50…
