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Dubois County Circuit Court Judge candidates Q&A
Dubois County voters will choose a Circuit Court judge in this year’s general election as Democratic incumbent Judge Nathan Verkamp faces Republican Brian Lucchi, a deputy prosecutor. Here are the candidates’ announcements. The Circuit Court judge is elected to a six-year term. Indiana’s circuit courts were first created by the state constitution, Article 7, Section…
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Toy Story 5 to play at The Astra on Friday, November 6
This is your chance to see one of this summer’s biggest family films on the big screen at The Astra! The Heart of Jasper continues Movies on Main for 2026 when Toy Story 5 is presented with a special interactive screening on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 PM. Woody, Buzz, and the whole gang are…
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Holiday World’s Cannonball! ‘crowned’ last week; Check out the video
Construction for Holiday World’s Cannonball! water roller coaster is moving rapidly. The top of the 90-foot lift hill was “crowned” Friday afternoon, and the station building is already in progress. Cannonball! will be the first water roller coaster in the Midwest. The 75-foot drop will be the tallest on a water roller coaster in North America….
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City of Huntingburg seeking public input for park and recreation plan
The City of Huntingburg plans to hold a second workshop for the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation plan on November 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will be hosted by Purdue Extension at the Huntingburg Senior Center. This workshop is a chance to share ideas and discuss our parks system’s needs and…
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ALASI expands regional access through new partnership with TRICAP
ALASI Resource Center is expanding its reach to make services more accessible to Latino families throughout the region. Beginning Monday, November 2nd, ALASI will have a presence at the Jasper TRI-CAP offices every Monday, giving community members another place to connect with ALASI for assistance, resources, referrals, and navigation of local services. ALASI is grateful…
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Stand tall for Christkindlmarkt’s 30th Anniversary with 7-Foot-nutcrackers
Next year, Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt will be celebrating its 30th year, initiating a new project this month: “Your Business. Your Family. Your Nutcracker. Stand Tall for Our 30th Anniversary!” The project invites businesses, families, schools, organizations, clubs, and individuals to bring their creativity to celebrate in a very special way—with 7-foot-tall nutcrackers. The project aims to display…
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Jasper Common Council gives first approval to water rate increases
A Jasper household using 4,000 gallons of water a month would pay $12 more a month by 2029 under a plan that cleared its first council vote Oct. 21. The increase would come in three steps: $7.84 in 2027, $2.06 in 2028 and $2.10 in 2029. Utilities General Manager Rob Young said 4,000 gallons fits…
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Jasper Common Council tables e-bike ordinance again
The Jasper Common Council tabled the e-bike ordinance for another month as it works through the nuances of a regulation meant to keep kids safe. Councilwoman Nancy Eckerle, who also serves on the Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety, has pushed for an ordinance for more than a year, citing the increasing prevalence of…
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Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, Blackhawk and Priscilla Block to headline Red, White & Boots Music Fest
Rally Point Events announced the return of the 7th Annual Red, White & Boots Music Fest, presented by OFS, on Saturday, August 28, 2027, at Historic League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana. Country music legend Tracy Byrd headlines this year’s festival, joined by an all-star lineup featuring Mark Chesnutt, BlackHawk, Priscilla Block, and rising country artist…
Business
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German American Bancorp reports record third-quarter earnings of $38.6 million
Jasper — German American Bancorp, the Jasper-based parent of German American Bank, reported net income of $38.6 million, or $1.03 per share, for the third quarter of 2026. The company…
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Kimball International’s “Experience as Medicine” Booth wins healthcare expo’s Best Brand Storytelling award
During the 2026 Healthcare Design Conference & Expo (HCD), Kimball International’s booth space focused on “Experience as Medicine.” According to a press release on the award, their stunning structure was…
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Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer joins Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer to the staff at Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper. Spellmeyer joins Neurologists Naghma Mufti,…
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Dr. Ramanand Heeralall appointed to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Staff
Hospitalist Ramanand Heeralall, M.D., was recently appointed to the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. A hospitalist is a doctor who works exclusively within the hospital, focusing on the general…
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Kimball International earns Innovative Extension Award during CET Experience Conference
Jasper-based Kimball International won the Innovative Extension Award at Configura’s annual CET Experience conference. Configura makes CET, software that designers use to plan office and commercial spaces. Its yearly awards…
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Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter is joining the medical associate staff. Schuetter served as a nurse practitioner at Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice for…
