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Cat Tales: A hall of fame officiating career begins
(This is excerpt #5 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) From the high of the 1934 Indiana basketball Final Four to the low of losing Eddie Rottet, his best friend, and also losing his dream Purdue basketball scholarship because of illness,…
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A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
by Anna Claire Vollers, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 1, 2026 Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts. A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness. The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut…
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County schools receive funding for safety initiatives
The Indiana Secured School Safety Board (the Board) unanimously approved the distribution of more than $26.9 million to support school safety initiatives, including more than $250,000 in combined funding to Dubois County school corporations. Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools received the largest local award at $82,229.71, followed by Southwest Dubois County School Corp at $72,498, Northeast…
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Three killed, three critically injured in Pike County crash
Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that resulted in three deaths and three juveniles being critically injured in a head-on collision in Pike County. According to police, at approximately 7:42 p.m., a Pike County Sheriff’s Department deputy was traveling westbound on State Road 64 with his emergency lights and siren activated while responding to…
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Community invited to attend 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo to support the Dubois County Humane Society
Huntingburg–The community is warmly invited to attend the 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo on September 8, 2026, at Venue 1408 in Huntingburg, Indiana. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. EST, with the first game beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Dubois County Humane Society, this highly anticipated event will raise funds to support the…
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Frosty Jones Terminal opens at Huntingburg Regional Airport, honoring aviation pioneer
Nearly 90 years after Forrest “Frosty” Jones founded Huntingburg’s original airport, his grandson stood inside a $7.2 million terminal built in his honor and called the moment “a source of pride and humbleness.” The Dubois County Airport Authority marked the opening of the new Frosty Jones Terminal Building Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew…
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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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Jasper Chamber, EXOS to host free cybersecurity lunch and learn for local businesses
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and chamber member EXOS will host a free “Cyber Threat Defense” lunch and learn for area business leaders on Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m….
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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…
