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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…
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Indiana treasurer race draws competing visions for managing state funds
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 22, 2026 Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott is touting nearly $1.8 billion in state investment earnings in his bid for a second term, while Democratic challenger Coumba Kebe is calling for greater transparency in how Indiana manages public money. The Nov. 3 election pits a former software engineer and local…
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USDA offering $8B in farmer relief payments
by Cami Koons, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 22, 2026 Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs. USDA and President Donald Trump announced Monday night at a rally in Kansas that farmers would have $8 billion made available in the Harvest…
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Jasper Group soapbox derby to mark 150 years, raise money for Child Advocacy Center
Jasper — Seven soapbox cars built by Jasper Group employees will race down West 5th Street this Saturday, October 24, to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary and raise money for the Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping children. Built by teams from across Jasper Group, the cars reflect the…
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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…
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Hoosier Hills acquires Martin County Co-Op Credit Union
Following an overwhelmingly positive member vote on August 24, 2026, Martin County Co-Op Credit Union (MCCCU) will merge with Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU), bringing expanded financial opportunities to MCCCU…
