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‘Hocus Pocus’ to play at The Astra on Saturday, October 24
The Sanderson Sisters are back, and they’re coming to The Astra. The Heart of Jasper is set to kick off Movies on Main for 2026 when Hocus Pocus takes to the big screen at The Astra Theatre on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m. But this isn’t just a regular screening; it’s an interactive one…
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Hub 19 receives Indiana Uplands Employer Innovation Award
Regional recognition honors Hub 19’s collaborative approach to connecting education, industry and students across Dubois County. Jasper — Hub 19, a Dubois County organization that links schools and employers, received the Employer Innovation Award from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) on Oct. 2. ROI presented the award at its Annual Report to the Region at French…
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Why Southeast Dubois has a referendum on the ballot
By Kathy TretterEditor • ferdnews@psci.net Understanding school corporation financing (or basically any government financing) is a little like understanding how nuclear fusion works — for someone who never took chemistry nor physics. In a word — confusing. Whereas a typical household may have a couple of pools of money to draw from and can decide…
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Right to bail: Amendment asks voters to rewrite pretrial detention rules
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 5, 2026 Indiana judges may soon have the ability to deny bail for more defendants they believe pose a danger to the public. Defendants are guaranteed the right to bail under the Indiana constitution except in cases of murder or treason — even when a judge believes the defendant may…
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Bringing an artist’s dream to reality
It had been over 40 years since Pam Kinkade had picked up a paintbrush when her granddaughter Heather Parrish gifted her some paints, brushes and an easel for Christmas last year. Pam, 82, has lived at the St. Charles Health Campus for about 12 years now. Her longtime companion, Warren Staples, volunteers there every day….
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Greater Jasper School board discusses ILEARN results under new test; sets 2027 budget
Greater Jasper students in grades three through eight beat the state benchmark in nearly every tested area on this year’s ILEARN, the first results under Indiana’s new testing model, district officials told the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools board of trustees Monday. Tina Fauks, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, said last year was the first full rollout…
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Southridge Middle School students earn #1 in the state on ILEARN Math performance
Southridge Middle School’s eighth-grade students earned a major statewide distinction on the 2026 ILEARN assessment. The students, now freshmen at Southridge High School, scored the highest passing rate among eighth-graders statewide during the 2025–26 school year. For eighth-grade math teacher Myra Schnuck, the accomplishment reflects the students’ effort and determination throughout the year. “What an incredible…
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Downtown Jasper hosting Oktoberfest; proceeds support veterans
Operation Mind, Body & Soul will hold an Oktoberfest in the downtown Jasper square this Saturday, Oct. 3, to raise money for local veterans organizations. The event includes a car and motorcycle show, live music and a veterans resource fair. The car and bike show is open to classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Registration runs…
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Huntingburg Plan Commission sets hearings on new data center, battery storage rules
Huntingburg — Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centers would be allowed in Huntingburg’s zoning jurisdiction only with a special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals under rules the Huntingburg Plan Commission began moving forward Monday. The proposal would amend the city’s Unified Development Ordinance, which does not define either use now. That…
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Indiana Small Business Development Center holding business startup workshop
The Indiana Small Business Development Center’s South Central office will hold a free, two-part workshop for people thinking about starting a business on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Jasper Chamber…
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17 Deaconess Memorial employees nominated for LCM Award
Jasper — Seventeen Deaconess Memorial Medical Center employees have been nominated for the 2026 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, who…
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Cathedral Health Care Center celebrates 100% pass rate in first QMA Class
Cathedral Health Care Center is proud to celebrate a milestone in its commitment to growing and supporting healthcare professionals from within the community. Cathedral recently completed its first Qualified Medication…
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Dr. Astha Bhardwaj joins Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Astha Bhardwaj, M.D., is joining the staff of Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street, located at 1005 Dorbett Street in Jasper. Dr. Bhardwaj…
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Holiday World ranked top theme park in Forbes Best Customer Service list
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is ranked #40 by the Forbes Best Customer Service rankings. Holiday World was the top-ranked entertainment company in the national list, which includes brands such…
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LJ’s Hometown Music celebrates new ownership/grand reopening
On October 3, 2026, LJ’s Hometown Music, 308 E 4th Street, will celebrate the grand reopening of the beloved music store with a long history on historic 4th Street in…
