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Water main break affecting East 34th Street, Villa Drive, and 36th Street
Jasper–The Jasper Municipal Water Department is currently working on a water main break at the corner of East 34th Street and Villa Drive. This will affect 26 water customers in this immediate area, including East 34th Street up to East 36th Street. Water will be shut off while repairs are being made. The anticipated time…
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Dubois County Democratic Party hosting grand opening of Ferdinand headquarters, Sept. 16
Ferdinand–The Dubois County Democratic Party is proud to announce the grand opening of its new county headquarters on Wednesday, September 16, at a historic downtown Ferdinand location that will serve as a gathering place for community engagement, volunteer activities, candidate events, and party operations. The opening celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30…
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Father John Boeglin named 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year
The Indiana German Heritage Society has named Father John Boeglin as the 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year. Father Boeglin is a senior priest in the Diocese of Evansville and is from Haubstadt. Father John has been extremely active in preserving and promoting the German culture in southwestern Indiana, especially during the many years he…
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Dr. Travis Madison appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean at Vincennes University Jasper
Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced Dr. Travis Madison as the new Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. The decision was made after the university conducted a nationwide search for the next leader of the Jasper campus. “I have known Travis professionally for some time and have appreciated the opportunity this…
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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari named World’s best Water Park, top water coasters, and wooden roller coaster
The best water park, wooden roller coaster, and top three water park rides in the world are all in Santa Claus, Indiana, according to the voters of Amusement Today. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari accepted three highly coveted titles in the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today at a ceremony in Austin, Texas this weekend. A…
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Nuclear micro modular reactor to be installed at Naval Weapons Station Crane
The Department of Defense announced plans to install Indiana’s first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Crane no later than September 2028. The project implements President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders to deploy advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security and reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base. The commercially owned and…
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Tax abatement moves Woodworks development forward
Jasper–The Jasper Economic Development Commission approved a 10-year phased property tax abatement for Woodworks LLC’s redevelopment of the former Indiana Furniture/Indiana Desk building on Mill Street, scoring the project 96 out of 100 points at Wednesday’s meeting. The board’s vote was unanimous. Woodworks LLC is a partnership between Premier Property Management and Krempp Construction, which…
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2026 Herbstfest Miss, Pre-teen Miss and Little Mister contestants announced
The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Miss and Pre-Teen Miss Queen Pageants are set for Sunday, September 20th at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, starting at 5:00 p.m. EST. Because seating is limited, we ask the audience to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit and enjoy the pageant at Market Street Park. Miss: The following six…
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Dubois Ruritan celebrates Septemberfest this Saturday
The Dubois community will celebrate its 24th Annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 12, at Dubois Community Park, with a full day of races, food, live music, and family activities under the event’s longtime theme of “Good Friends, Good Food, Good Times.” The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with the Dubois FCA 5K/10K Walk &…
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Dominick Tedeschi, DO joins Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine residency – Jasper
Jasper–Dominick Tedeschi, DO has joined Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Jasper, where he will serve as core faculty and provide care to patients at the residency clinic. Dr. Tedeschi…
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Dr. Maria Dodson joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
Pediatric Hospitalist Maria Dodson, DO, has joined the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Dodson received her medical degree at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis…
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Tri-State McDonald’s restaurants to hold digital fundraising day for Ronald McDonald House
Tri-State McDonald’s restaurants in Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro, Jasper, Vincennes and the surrounding area will hold a one-day digital fundraising event Thursday, September 10, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of the…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center welcomes Dr. Yearsley’s Primary Care Services
Jasper — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center will welcome Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice into its Deaconess Clinic network effective Sept. 25, 2026. The practice will become Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine…
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Jasper Chamber, EXOS to host free cybersecurity lunch and learn for local businesses
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and chamber member EXOS will host a free “Cyber Threat Defense” lunch and learn for area business leaders on Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m….
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announces five new resident physicians
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center has announced its most recent class of family medicine residents. Residency training is the final step in the education process for physicians to be able to…
