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City of Huntingburg seeking 250 runners/walkers for special June 5-5-5
The City of Huntingburg invites everyone to join in an evening of fun, fitness, and community at the June 5-5-5 250th 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event will begin with registration for the Fun Run/Walk at 4:30 p.m. at Huntingburg City Hall, with activities on 4th…
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Juneteenth Community Event this Saturday
The public is invited to join Jasper Arts and The Jasper Public Library in celebrating the fifth Annual JuneteenthCommunity Event in the Atrium in the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center this Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the anniversary of June 19, 1865, an annual holiday commemorating the end…
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Braun extends suspension of Indiana’s gas taxes for another month
by Mackenzi Klemann and Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 3, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun extended an emergency order Wednesday suspending Indiana’s gasoline taxes for another 30 days. The suspension of the 62.5 cents per gallon of taxes that would otherwise be collected has contributed to Indiana having the nation’s lowest statewide average pump prices….
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Jasper Arts and Dubois County Pride partner for Community Pride Month Art Installation
Jasper Arts and Dubois County Pride are proud to once again partner on a collaborative community art installation celebrating Pride Month 2026. Titled “In Every Storm, We Shine,” the exhibit highlights the creativity, resilience, and voices of the local community through a large-scale immersive installation located in the Black Box Theater at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The installation features an eight-foot…
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Just for kicks
Jasper Park and Rec hosted the first Tuesday morning kickball session at Bohnert Park. Jasper Parks Special Event Coordinator Janessa Wagner does a great job controlling the chaos and competitive nature of the kids while ensuring no one gets left out of the fun.
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Crossvine Solar: Residents push commissioners on road safety, more
Dubois County Commissioners voted to allow a two-week closure of County Road 500 West between 750 South and 900 South to accommodate underground utility work for the AES Crossline Solar project during their meeting on Monday. The closure will enable AES to complete boring operations for underground electrical lines, with work planned to continue 24…
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Being For Others announces $500k in grants impacting Dubois and Orange counties
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) announced Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and Team OC (Our Community) as recipients of the 2026 Community Collaboration Grant program. The $500,000 investment will support two collaborative projects: “Screens in Balance: Dubois County Digital Wellness” and “Orange County Bridge to Stability Housing Collaborative.” In 2025, BFO worked with…
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Jasper electrical outages caused by criminal mischief
Several businesses, apartment complexes and residences experienced power outages in Jasper early Tuesday morning after an individual switched off breakers to those locations. According to police, the Jasper Electrical Department responded to multiple reports of power outages and determined the outages were not due to equipment failures but to intentional interference with exterior electrical breaker…
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Chicago Snowballs take on the Rocket Squirrels at League Stadium
This story was done in partnership with Visit Dubois County. Something different is coming to League Stadium when the Chicago Snowballs take the field at League Stadium in Huntingburg this July. The Snowballs and their rival team, the Rocket Squirrels, are part of a growing “sportstainment” movement that blends competitive baseball with music, comedy, audience…
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Mehringer retires from SVB&T
On June 30, 2026, after 18 years of service, Annette Mehringer will retire from Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company. Annette has been a steady, trusted teammate – always ready…
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Dubon Cruz, Meier receive scholarships from Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company
Kenia Dubon Cruz of Southridge High School and Brooklyn Meier of Gibson Southern High School receive Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company’s 2026 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Scholarships. Each will…
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German American Bank awarded Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for 2025 Performance
German American Bank has once again been awarded the prestigious Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for its performance in 2025. For 14 years, Raymond James has presented the annual Bankers…
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Advanced Sports Supply expands warehouse space
Advanced Sports Supply announced the expansion of its warehouse space. The Jasper company has now doubled its warehouse square footage to better serve its customers and their equipment needs. The…
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FAT Brands fallout hits Jasper Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s in Jasper closed seemingly without notice on Tuesday. The Vincenne’s location has also closed, according to online reports. These are among a growing number of closures of the chain’s…
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Dubois County Chamber hosting free fraud prevention workshop for local businesses
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses and employees to attend a free educational workshop, “Don’t Take the Bait: Fake Bills & Fraud Defense,” focused on helping businesses recognize and…
