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2026 4-H Fair Queen and Miss contestants announced
Six candidates will compete in this year’s 4-H Fair pageant, being held at the JHS Auditorium on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Here are this year’s contestants. Photos by Studio Expressions by Jessica. Teen Miss Miss
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Braun calls for rehearing of AES case that resulted in $71M utility rate hike
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 18, 2026 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday said he wants the state’s top ratepayer advocate to ask regulators to reconsider their decision to allow a $71 million increase for AES Indiana customers. “Yesterday’s decision by the (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission) to allow another rate increase by…
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Golf simulator Fore! on Fourth opens in Huntingburg
“We like to joke that it’s been a dream for about four weeks,” Amy Williams laughed along with her husband, Derrick, and partners, Tim and Trefin Luker. The two couples, connected through siblings Trefin and Derrick, have opened a golf simulation business, Fore! on Fourth, in Huntingburg just in time for the U.S. Open and…
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Bretzville Junction roundabout work to begin June 29
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane closures for intersection improvements at the intersection of State Road 64 and State Road 162. Beginning on or around Monday, June 29, crews will begin work to install a roundabout at the intersection commonly known as the Bretzville Junction near Jasper. Crews will begin with preliminary construction, including…
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Jasper Common Council agrees to provide matching funds for Premier Property/Krempp Construction project
The Jasper Common Council voted unanimously to authorize a letter of support for the redevelopment of the former Indiana Desk building downtown, a non-binding but potentially pivotal step in securing a $3 million Lilly Endowment grant that developers say the project cannot survive without. Ruger Kerstiens, CEO of Premier Property Management, returned to the council…
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2026 Thunder Over Patoka bigger and better in celebration of America’s 250th
On Saturday, July 4, Patoka Lake Area Year-round (PLAY) will present the annual Thunder Over Patoka fireworks show at Patoka Lake, featuring larger displays this year to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Thousands of people will head to Patoka Lake to watch the huge fire rockets shoot into the sky over the clear water. Whether near the Patoka Beach area, on a…
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Janessa’s rules for summer fun
Janessa Wagner’s voice carries across the kickball field at Bohnert Park as she outlines the rules: no bunting, no one in front of the pitching mound when the younger kids kick, tags have to be below the waist. And no arguing with her calls, or you are out of the game. With 30-something kids milling…
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Dubois County gets comprehensive planning update, public outreach and zoning questions on the horizon
Where future solar farms, battery storage facilities and other large-scale projects can be built in Dubois County may ultimately come down to a planning document and the county’s approach to zoning based on that document. Philip Roth, senior planner and project manager for American StructurePoint, the firm the county hired to draft a comprehensive plan,…
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Pair arrested for child molestation
Two people were arrested for several charges, including Level 1 Felony child molestation, by the Huntingburg Police Department. According to the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office, the department began an investigation on June 12, 2026. In conjunction with the Southwest Indiana Child Advocacy Coalition Center (SWICACC), several interviews were conducted. Through the course of the investigation,…
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Hoosier Hills Credit Union listed among Indiana’s best by Forbes
Hoosier Hills Credit Union has once again earned a spot on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year the credit union has…
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Carter Mundy joins Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a summer intern
Carter Mundy has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as a finance intern over the course of this summer. Springs Valley’s Internship Program provides interns with career connections, mentorship,…
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Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics offering walk-in appointments at two locations
Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics is now offering walk-in appointment availability at its offices on St. Charles Street and Second Street in Jasper, providing patients with additional access to orthopedic care for…
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Merle Norman celebrates 95 years
Merle Norman is celebrating its 95th anniversary this week. Merle Norman is so much more than makeup and skincare; it is a legacy of building confidence. We are celebrating 95…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cutting for Radiant Realty Partners
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting for Radiant Realty Partners, 1 DCB Plaza, Suite 201, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. The public is invited…
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McDonald’s and Local Libraries Bring Back Happy McReaders Summer Program
Children can earn a free Happy Meal by reading 10 books through participating local libraries. The Happy McReaders Summer Program is returning for another year, bringing together participating McDonald’s restaurants…
