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Whirlwind camp and production brings Treasure Island to life this weekend
“We can both be first mates,” Steven Dunn hollered playfully at Kate Letterman Conway from the stage at the Jasper Arts Center. He, along with Kate, is part of a group of volunteers associated with Actors Community Theatre’s Rising Stars Children’s Theatre, a camp put on by the nonprofit for third through eighth grade students…
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Gas tax breaks to cost state, local governments $533M
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 9, 2026 The total price tag for Gov. Mike Braun’s gas tax holiday is in: the state of Indiana and hundreds of local governments are expected to lose out on a combined $533 million, with the impacts felt through October. That also means motorists saved that much money…
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Vincennes University’s Generations awarded AmeriCorps grant to support new volunteer program
Generations, a division of Workforce Development and Community Services at Vincennes University, has been awarded $89,550 by AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, to support older adult volunteer service in Dubois and Pike counties. This grant will expand the agency’s volunteer services for those 55 and older in Dubois and Pike counties…
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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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Advanced Sports Supply announces Jeff Sanders as new vice president
Advanced Sports Supply announced the promotion of Jeff Sanders to vice president. Jeff brings three years of valuable experience and has played an important role in supporting the company’s continued…
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Jasper Chamber to celebrate St. Benedict’s Brew Works’ new location
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the new location of St. Benedict’s Brew Works with a ribbon-cutting at 314 Newton Street in Jasper on Friday, July 24, at 3:00…
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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…
