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Shell of a record; ChocoBrst home to nation’s largest chocolate turtle
A lot of people could hang their hat on having the second-largest commercially available chocolate turtle in the nation. At 2.5 pounds of layered butter-roasted pecans, homemade caramel, milk and dark chocolate, Jess Birkle’s delicious creation at ChocoBrst in Jasper stands on its own. Her smallest turtles weigh over 3 ounces and are already drawing…
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Dubois County Museum Photo Contest voting underway; 92 entries this year
Voting has now begun for the 2026 Photo Contest at the Dubois County Museum. Each visitor will be given a ballot and instructed to list their top three choices for the Youth Category and their top three votes for the Adult Category. A total of 92 photos are entered in the contest this year. Voting…
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Inaugural Southridge/OFS ‘Crafted’ class graduates
Southridge Principal Greg Gogel pointed to the pieces of furniture created by the first cohort of a unique partnership between OFS and the high school as one of his favorite aspects of the specialized program, Crafted. “If you go to Southridge and flip over any desk or flip over any chair, there’s a little sticker…
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Fourth Street’s future on hold as board weighs options, cost
Huntingburg Board of Public Works tables paving decision for another month amid budget concerns and merchant input The Huntingburg Board of Public Works has once again delayed a final decision on the future of Fourth Street, tabling the matter until next month after hearing from merchants, the project engineer, and community members at its most…
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Road closure planned for State Road 145 south of Birdseye
Beginning on or around Friday, May 15, crews will close State Road 145 near Birdseye. This closure will occur between County Road West 900 South to East Borden Hill Road. This road closure will allow for the replacement of three box culverts. Work is expected to last through the beginning of November, depending on the…
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Braun adds Indiana gas tax suspension on top of sales tax break
by Mackenzi Klemann and Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleMay 6, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun not only extended the suspension of the sales tax on gasoline another 30 days Wednesday — he paused the state gas tax, as well. The latter is 36 cents per gallon, meaning Hoosier motorists will save 59.3 cents a gallon for…
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Rotary Club of Dubois County announces Chief Justice Loretta Rush as keynote for 2026 ATHENA Awards
The Rotary Club of Dubois County is honored to announce that Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Awards, to be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Huntingburg Event Center. Chief Justice Rush took the oath of office as Indiana’s 108th Supreme Court Justice…
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Jasper police seeking vandalism suspect
Thursday, Jasper Police announced the individual had been identified. The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in vandalism at the Jasper Public Library. The incident occurred around 12:18 a.m. Wednesday morning. If you are able to help, please call the Jasper Police Department at 812-482-2255 or the anonymous…
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Huntingburg volunteer firefighter honored for 50 years of service
State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently joined the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association to honor Huntingburg volunteer firefighter Larry Patberg at the Statehouse for 50 years of service. Patberg, who serves with the City of Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department, was among 91 members recognized for their 50 years of dedication during a program on Friday, April 24, in Indianapolis….
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Local McDonald’s restaurants donate more than $6K to Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley
Local McDonald’s restaurants presented a donation of $6,152.25 to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of the Ohio Valley as part of the annual Shamrock Shake fundraiser. Throughout the fundraiser, 25 cents…
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Bawel named to Conexus Indiana 2026 Rising 30 cohort
Brock Bawel, Quality Engineering Manager at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, was named as one of the 30 young professionals in the sixth annual Rising 30 Class from Conexus Indiana. Bawel leads a…
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Jasper Holdings, Inc. announces record ESOP share value for 2025
Jasper Holdings, Inc. (JHI), the nation’s 23rd largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), announced a new all-time record share value for 2025, reflecting strong company performance and market conditions. Chairman…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cuttings May 1 and May 5
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting two upcoming ribbon-cutting events. Dr. Lindsey Taylor will celebrate her new clinic, Worth Med Clinic, 504 Third Avenue, Jasper, on Friday, May 1,…
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Kimball International earns Supplier Performance Achievement Award from OMNIA Partners
Kimball International was awarded the Bronze Partnership of Excellence Award from OMNIA Partners. This medallion recognizes outstanding efforts by top-performing suppliers. Kimball International was specifically recognized for its exceptional partnership,…
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SVB&T Corporation reports 42% jump in first quarter earnings per share
SVB&T Corporation, parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, reported first quarter 2026 earnings of $2.99 million, or $2.71 per share, a 41.88% increase over the same period…
