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Chalkwalk fun despite rain
The Chalkwalk provided plenty of fun even in the intermittent rain. Visitors took advantage of the break in the weather to bring their chalk creations to life on the wetted canvas. According to some seasoned chalk artists, the damp concrete allowed them to blend the chalk more easily. For those more adverse to wet concrete,…
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Worth Med bringing boutique medical care to Dubois County
Like most doctors, Pediatrician Lindsey Taylor wanted to provide quality care for her patients, but found herself tired of the high volume of patients and the short timeframes required by large hospitals. So, she decided to slow down and introduce a new business model for medical care to the area through her practices in Jasper…
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Officials request public assistance after three fires in Washington
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and city of Washington officials are seeking the public’s help after three fires occurred in close succession on the city’s west side on Monday, May 18, 2026. At approximately 5:15 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to 307 Cable Ave. for a mobile home fire. At around 6 p.m., fire crews…
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Teachers received grants from the Southwest Dubois Education Foundation
This year, teachers Rachel Hopf, Holland Elementary, and Hannah Doersam, Huntingburg Elementary, were grant recipients from the Southwest Dubois Education Foundation, both receiving funding to strengthen early literacy opportunities for young learners. Rachel, who has been with Southwest Dubois for five years, applied for a grant to bring a new phonics resource into the preschool…
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Roman Steltenpohl to be recognized at Dubois County Memorial Day ceremony
The Dubois County Veterans Council is Honoring Pvt Roman E. Steltenpohl as the 2026 Memorial Day Deceased Veteran Recognition. Private Roman Steltenpohl was born in Ferdinand on April 14, 1925, to Henry and Catherine Steltenpohl. He graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1943, and after high school, like most young men, including his two older brothers…
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Section of Leopold Street under boil advisory
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced the water supply has been turned back on for water customers on Leopold Street between 13th and 14th Streets. However, a boil advisory will be in effect until further notice. The Boil Water Advisory is being issued to prevent residents from getting sick from potentially harmful germs or chemicals…
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Optimist Club of Jasper and Fraternal Order hold Police Dinner and Candlelight Memorial Service
The Optimist Club of Jasper and the Fraternal Order of Police celebrated local law enforcement and remembered officers who have lost their lives at the annual dinner and Candlelight Vigil held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Habig Center in Jasper. The annual event honors local law enforcement and those who have died in…
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Dubois County Museum finalist in Best of Indiana Award for Museums
Dubois County Museum has been included in the Indiana Connection Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards for the Best of Indiana. Indiana Connection is a publication of Indiana Rural Electric Cooperative. They asked readers to name their top choices in 10 categories and have narrowed them down to the top three favorite places in each category. Dubois County…
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Spirits of Saint Benedict, new distillery to open in St. Meinrad
ST. MEINRAD, IND — Work has begun on a new artisan distillery unlike any other in the United States. Located in the former gift shop on the grounds of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Spirits of Saint Benedict is expected to open in late 2026 and will produce small-batch bourbons and other spirits. “The business will be the…
Business
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Kimball Electronics posts solid third quarter results, buoyed by medical segment rebound
Kimball Electronics (Nasdaq: KE) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results broadly in line with expectations, highlighted by double-digit sequential growth in its medical business and a ninth consecutive quarter of positive…
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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,…
