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Jasper Council tables e-bike ordinance, seeks public input
Jasper–Injuries from high-powered electric bikes have prompted Jasper’s Common Council to draft safety regulations, but the proposed rules sparked debate over how much young riders should be restricted. At least three or four children have been hurt in e-bike and e-scooter crashes in Jasper this year. “We’ve had three or four crashes that I can…
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Herbstfest opens Thursday with petting zoo, pickleball and chainsaw art among new additions
Huntingburg–Herbstfest opens at 5 p.m. today in Huntingburg City Park, starting a four-day run that ends with Sunday’s parade. This year’s schedule adds several events not on last year’s lineup. They include a Thursday open mic night, a Saturday pickleball tournament, a free petting zoo from Cottonwood Ridge Farms, chainsaw art by Earth Sense Chainsaw…
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Huntingburg Herbstfest Parade route and street sweeping reminder
Huntingburg–The Huntingburg Herbstfest Parade will take place this weekend on Sunday, September 27. The parade route is attached to this press release as a reminder for residents who live along or near the route. The Huntingburg Street Department will begin street sweeping tomorrow afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents who live along the…
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Vincennes University Jasper names new Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing director
Vincennes University Jasper announced the appointment of Ashley Schaefer as the new director of the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM), effective Sept. 28, 2026. Schaefer possesses more than 15 years of technical expertise specializing in battery technology and sustainable energy. “VU Jasper deeply values our collaboration with community organizations and industry partners, and the…
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Jasper Arts names winners of 33rd juried exhibition
JASPER — Amy Musia of Evansville won Best of Show for “The Prism: Let There Be Light” at Jasper Arts’ 33rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, now on view at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. Awards were announced at the show’s opening reception Sept. 3. Jason Edward Hayden, director of the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, served…
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Don’t Stop Believin’: former Journey lead singer to close out Lincoln Amphitheatre’s Saturday evening offerings September 26
The Lincoln Amphitheatre will conclude the Saturday evening portion of its 2026 Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation Performance Series on Saturday, September 26, with a powerhouse finale featuring Steve Augeri, the former lead singer of Journey from 1998–2006. The WT Feaster Band will open the show on the Kyana Woodstock Performance…
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Ireland Historical Society celebrates 30th anniversary
More than 100 people gathered on Sunday as the Ireland Historical Society marked its 30th anniversary. The free event ran from 1 to 3 p.m. and included the Liberty Tree Dedication. The Ireland Fire Department supplied tables, chairs and a grill, cooked the hamburgers and hot dogs and brought three of its fire trucks. Myron…
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Jasper addressing parking ordinance, waives ticket
Jasper–The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety waived a ticket for a downtown resident after he argued that language in a parking handout led him to believe he wasn’t breaking the ordinance. Shane Van Meter, who received a ticket on Aug. 26, argued that the rules, as written, let a driver return to the…
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Huntingburg Council sets 3.5% cap on 2027 pay ranges
The Huntingburg Common Council on Tuesday raised the top of 2027 pay ranges for city employees and elected officials to 3.5%, up a half point from the 3% written into most of next year’s proposed budget. The council passed two salary ordinances on the same night it introduced them, after voting to suspend the rules….
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OFS promotes Rachael Kluesner to vice president of Finance and Controller
Longtime finance leader recognized for 28 years of service and continued leadership at OFS Huntingburg–OFS is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachael Kluesner to Vice President of Finance and…
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Upcoming ribbon cuttings through the Jasper Chamber of Commerce
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the following businesses. David Bakery 714 W. Sixth St., JasperWednesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Triumph Energy1402 N. Newton St., JasperTuesday,…
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Turpin graduates from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking & earns Wharton Leadership Certificate
Darek Turpin, vice president and portfolio manager, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate on June 4, 2026. Darek joined Springs Valley in…
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TableX unveils new brand and digital experience
Jasper–TableX, a commercial table company serving the contract furniture industry since 1998, has unveiled a new brand identity and website centered on the idea that started the company: tables shouldn’t…
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Grimace is stopping by Jasper McDonald’s Sept. 30
McDonald’s is celebrating local communities with the Giddy-Up Grimace Tour! with Grimace visiting select Greater Tennessee Valley McDonald’s locations to celebrate, including the Jasper southside McDonald’s at 450 U.S. 231….
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Dinosaur-themed Happy Halloween Weekends roaring back to Holiday World
Holiday World’s fan-favorite Happy Halloween Weekends is returning with dinosaurs in 2027. The family-friendly event features a 12-acre Dino Corn Maze Adventure with life-sized dinosaurs, some of which are animatronic and feature realistic sound…
