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Commissioners discuss taking steps to strengthen veterans service officer position
With more than a dozen applications since posting the open position for Veterans Service Officer, the commissioners are working with local veterans to help fill this important position. “I want to get it right this time,” Commissioner Chad Blessinger said during Monday’s meeting. “We’ve had five or six veteran service officers since COVID. I want…
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Country Showdown seeking entries for 44th annual talent contest
One of Southern Indiana’s longest-running country music talent searches returns to the Jasper Arts Center in Jasper, Indiana. Radio station 101 Country WBDC continues to host the local showdown, now in its 44th year, which will be held on Friday, June 5th, 2026. Now is the time for acts from around the region to enter…
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Lucchi announces candidacy for Dubois County Circuit Court Judge
Brian Lucchi has announced his candidacy as the Republican candidate for Dubois Circuit Court Judge Lucchi lives with his wife and children in Jasper. He is a graduate of Northeast Dubois and the son of Don and Vivian Lucchi. He earned degrees from Wabash College, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Indiana University McKinney School of Law….
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Crawford County commercial egg farm quarantined after highly pathogenic avian influenza detection
Nearly 50,000 birds affected as state activates control zones spanning three Indiana counties, marking latest case in ongoing national animal health emergency. A commercial egg-laying operation in Crawford County with 49,727 birds is under quarantine after testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials announced 27 February 2026. The detection triggered active control and…
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Dubois County Recorder announces new veterans award program, seeking local businesses to take part
Free service will provide veterans with discounts and incentives at local businesses The Dubois County Recorder’s Office, in partnership with Fidlar Technologies, is announcing a new service for veterans called Honor Rewards. With Honor Rewards, veterans can sign up in person or online to receive an Honor Rewards card that entitles them to discounts and…
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Jimmy John’s coming to Huntingburg
A new Jimmy John’s franchise is set to open in Huntingburg, bringing its signature fast-and-fresh sandwich offerings to the community. Known for its streamlined menu and quick service, the shop specializes in sub sandwiches made on freshly baked French bread and stacked with premium meats, cheeses, and crisp vegetables. Customers can choose from a lineup…
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Local students finalists in Poetry Out Loud state championship
Jasper High School student Bernadine Dure and Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School student Alyssa Hasselbring were both named as finalists in the state contest of Poetry Out Loud. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) presented locally in partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts, Poetry…
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14th Annual Young Women LEAD Indiana Conference returns to Jasper on March 11
500 High School Girls to Gather for a Day of Confidence, Courage, and Career Inspiration The 14th annual Young Women LEAD (YWL) Indiana Conference will bring 500 high school girls from across southern Indiana to the Jasper Arts Center and the Vincennes University Jasper Campus for a transformative day of leadership development, career exploration, and…
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Fan Jam Experience brings Final Four Fun to Jasper during Jammin’ in Jasper Tournament
Basketball fans of all ages are invited to get in the game when the Fan Jam Experience comes to Jasper, Indiana, during Jammin’ in Jasper, the popular youth boys basketball tournament. The interactive Fan Jam event will take place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jasper High School Gymnasium,…
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Upcoming ribbon-cutting events through the Jasper Chamber
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate two exciting new local businesses with ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring! RECHARGE HEALTH & WELLNESS ? Saturday, March 7 — 10:30…
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Superior Ag pays $1.7M back to members in patronage & equity
Indiana-based agricultural cooperative Superior Ag recently approved a $1.7 million payout to its member-owners in cash patronage and equity. Each year, Superior Ag members benefit from the company’s success by…
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Family Roots named 2026 Proven Winners Certified Garden Center
Family Roots Nursery, Inc. has been named a 2026 Proven Winners Certified Garden Center. This high-level distinction signifies that the company’s employees have completed a comprehensive training course to develop…
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Freedom Bank promotes Tina Schmitt to executive vice-president
Freedom Bank announced that Vice President of Human Resources Tina Schmitt has been promoted to Executive Vice President, effective immediately. Schmitt joined Freedom Bank in 1999 as a teller. In…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announces Christie Thomas as next DAISY award winner
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that the next recipient of the DAISY Award is Christie Thomas, RN. Thomas works in Women and Infant Services and was nominated by a patient. In the…
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Bertram named SVB&T assistant banking manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company named Haley Bertram Assistant Banking Center Manager of Springs Valley’s Dubois County Banking Centers. Haley joined Springs Valley’s deposit team in September of 2024…
