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Road closure planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced U.S. 231 in Martin and Daviess Counties will be closed beginning on or around Monday, October 26, near Odon between Pine Tree Road and State Road 58. This road closure will allow for two pipe replacement projects. Work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the…
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Hoosier National Forest begins prescribed fires
Hoosier National Forest plans prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. This work is expected to continue through late spring 2027, as weather conditions allow. Prescribed fires are essential to keep the oak-hickory ecosystem on the landscape in the central hardwood region. They also reduce overgrown vegetation, helping protect local communities, infrastructure and…
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Dubois County creates advisory plan commission, names first five citizen members
Dubois County now has a plan commission. Dubois County Commissioners passed the ordinance establishing the plan commission at Monday’s regular meeting. They also followed up on the County Council’s decision last week to appoint Councilwoman Meredith Voegerl to the plan commission by appointing five citizen members and the statutory members. The commission is a needed…
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Hillham Road South to close for five weeks
The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing Hillham Road South beginning Monday, October 26, 2026, to install a concrete box culvert. The closure will occur about 1.6 miles south of State Road 56. Work is expected to last up to five weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Traffic will have access up to the closure point.
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Road closure planned for State Road 64 in Crawford County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a road closure for State Road 64 in Crawford County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, October 27, crews will close State Road 64 near Eckerty. The closure will be between Wickliffe Road and the intersection with State Road 145. This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project….
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Huntingburg to celebrate new fitness court with ribbon-cutting, business competition
Huntingburg — The city will mark the opening of a new outdoor Fitness Court at Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park with a ribbon-cutting Nov. 5, followed by a competition among local businesses. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will officially celebrate the addition of the Fitness Court, a…
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Jasper Middle School students taste Indiana-grown food at Food Day event
More than 500 Jasper Middle School students sampled Indiana-grown food and met local farmers and food makers Thursday, Oct. 15, at the school’s Indiana Food Day celebration. Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools hosted the event. This year’s statewide focus is tomatoes. Participating groups included Indiana Farmwise, the Indiana Dairy Association, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture,…
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Rotary Club of Dubois County to host 22nd Annual Economic Futurecast Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Dubois County recently opened registration for its 22nd annual Indiana University Kelley School of Business Economic Futurecast Luncheon, to be held Thursday, November 12th at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Atrium in Jasper from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy lunch while receiving an update on world, national, state and…
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Retro-Pop artist Tabitha Meeks brings vintage charm to Jasper Arts Center November 7
Jasper Arts will welcome Nashville-based singer-songwriter and pianist Tabitha Meeks to the Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for an intimate evening of retro-inspired pop music. The performance is part of the Jasper Arts Backstage Series, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dubbed the “Queen of…
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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…
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Kimball Solutions awarded for excellent service
Kimball Solutions (formerly Kimball Electronics) announced it was recognized by Circuits Assembly’s 2026 Service Excellence Awards for the highest overall customer ratings across all seven award categories. This recognition is…
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McDonald’s hosting Coffee with a Cop on October 7
Local McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, from 8–10 a.m., bringing community members and local law enforcement together for…
