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St. Charles Trick-or-Treating
Three busloads of Jasper Elementary School first graders made the rounds through the independent living neighborhood of St. Charles Health Campus Friday morning. The group of about 140 kids handed out special handmade crafts to residents and received treat bags from residents at the clubhouse. The school and St. Charles coordinate the annual event. According…
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The Cold Stares to Perform at The Astra on Saturday, Nov. 21
The Astra Theatre is excited to welcome The Cold Stares back on Saturday, November 21, for another great night of music at the historic theatre. Doors open at 7:00 PM with music beginning at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for the balcony and $25 for the…
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Q&A with Dubois County’s two options for sheriff
Dubois County voters will choose a new sheriff in this year’s election. Republican Tim Lampert faces Independent Tim Rasche. Lampert, of Jasper, has worked at the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department since 1990. He started as a jail officer, became a road deputy in 1994 and was appointed chief deputy in 2011. He now serves as…
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Indiana House District 74 Q&A
Voters in the southern portion of Dubois County have two candidates to choose from for Indiana House District 74. Republican incumbent Stephen Bartels of Eckerty is seeking reelection. Democrat Lena Goffinet of Tell City is challenging him. Bartels has held the seat since November 2017, when a Republican caucus chose him to replace Lloyd Arnold….
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Craftsmanship and fun, Jasper Group celebrates 150 years with soapbox derby
Jasper Group President and CEO Mike Wagner joked that it may be another 150 years before they host another soapbox derby. He had been suggesting the company hold one for about three years, but Russ Sage, Jasper Group’s executive vice president of culture and people, who also oversees safety, had been reluctant. Putting kids in…
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Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
by David Lightman, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 29, 2026 Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald Trump wants year-round daylight saving time. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in July for…
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Road closure planned for State Road 545 in Dubois County
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close State Road 545 in Dubois County beginning on or around Wednesday, November 4. Crews will close S.R. 545 near Dubois, north of Old State Road 545 and South of County Road 600 North. This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project. Work is expected to…
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Cat Tales: “Cy had spoken.”
(This is excerpt #9 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) Ironically, two starters on Jasper’s 1957 basketball team, Jerry Birge and John Hoffman, were neighbors and also had fathers who were well-known referees – Cyril Birge and Bob Hoffman, future…
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Q&A with Guth and Mann for County Recorder’s Office
Dubois County voters will choose between Republican Tammy Guth and Democrat Adam Mann for the county’s next county recorder. Guth, of Huntingburg, has been chief deputy recorder since Jan. 1, 2019. She won the Republican primary in May. She holds a degree in paralegal studies from Vincennes University. Mann, who was raised in Dubois County,…
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Holiday Liquors makes $14,160 donation to Community Food Bank
Holiday Liquors & Wooden Keg Liquors raised $14,160 for the Dubois County Community Food Bank through a charity sale of Buffalo Trace Distillery bourbon. The sale added a $10 donation…
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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…
