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Jasper RDC moves Indiana Furniture apartment project a step closer to $1 million in TIF help
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution to add Woodworks LLC’s redevelopment of the former Indiana Furniture building to the city’s central TIF area economic development plan. The vote is one step toward roughly $1 million in tax increment financing for the project. The commission passed declaratory resolution RDC 2026-6 at Tuesday’s meeting. City Attorney…
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Commissioners discuss forming a planning commission
Commissioners plan to have nominations for a planning commission by the next meeting so it can meet its goals of considering a zoning ordinance by the end of the year. The council approved funding, and commissioners approved the contract with American StructurePoint to move forward with the framework the company developing the county’s comprehensive plan…
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Dubois County Commissioners discuss solar updates
Duff Solar Project nears completion Duff Solar expects to be fully operational by Dec. 11, Commissioner Chad Blessinger told commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting. Blessinger said he asked EDP Renewables for milestones because residents want to know when construction traffic and noise will end. The developer listed three dates: County seeks help checking solar compliance…
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Indiana tallies $13M boost off ‘blackout’ license plate sales, invests in BMV modernization
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 5, 2026 Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has sold more than 380,000 “blackout” license plates in the year since the minimalist design launched — generating $12.9 million toward a five-year modernization plan for the agency, the governor’s office announced Monday. The blackout plates feature white numerals and letters…
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‘Hocus Pocus’ to play at The Astra on Saturday, October 24
The Sanderson Sisters are back, and they’re coming to The Astra. The Heart of Jasper is set to kick off Movies on Main for 2026 when Hocus Pocus takes to the big screen at The Astra Theatre on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m. But this isn’t just a regular screening; it’s an interactive one…
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Hub 19 receives Indiana Uplands Employer Innovation Award
Regional recognition honors Hub 19’s collaborative approach to connecting education, industry and students across Dubois County. Jasper — Hub 19, a Dubois County organization that links schools and employers, received the Employer Innovation Award from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) on Oct. 2. ROI presented the award at its Annual Report to the Region at French…
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Why Southeast Dubois has a referendum on the ballot
By Kathy TretterEditor • ferdnews@psci.net Understanding school corporation financing (or basically any government financing) is a little like understanding how nuclear fusion works — for someone who never took chemistry nor physics. In a word — confusing. Whereas a typical household may have a couple of pools of money to draw from and can decide…
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Right to bail: Amendment asks voters to rewrite pretrial detention rules
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 5, 2026 Indiana judges may soon have the ability to deny bail for more defendants they believe pose a danger to the public. Defendants are guaranteed the right to bail under the Indiana constitution except in cases of murder or treason — even when a judge believes the defendant may…
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Bringing an artist’s dream to reality
It had been over 40 years since Pam Kinkade had picked up a paintbrush when her granddaughter Heather Parrish gifted her some paints, brushes and an easel for Christmas last year. Pam, 82, has lived at the St. Charles Health Campus for about 12 years now. Her longtime companion, Warren Staples, volunteers there every day….
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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…
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Indiana Small Business Development Center holding business startup workshop
The Indiana Small Business Development Center’s South Central office will hold a free, two-part workshop for people thinking about starting a business on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Jasper Chamber…
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17 Deaconess Memorial employees nominated for LCM Award
Jasper — Seventeen Deaconess Memorial Medical Center employees have been nominated for the 2026 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, who…
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Cathedral Health Care Center celebrates 100% pass rate in first QMA Class
Cathedral Health Care Center is proud to celebrate a milestone in its commitment to growing and supporting healthcare professionals from within the community. Cathedral recently completed its first Qualified Medication…
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Dr. Astha Bhardwaj joins Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Astha Bhardwaj, M.D., is joining the staff of Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street, located at 1005 Dorbett Street in Jasper. Dr. Bhardwaj…
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Holiday World ranked top theme park in Forbes Best Customer Service list
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is ranked #40 by the Forbes Best Customer Service rankings. Holiday World was the top-ranked entertainment company in the national list, which includes brands such…
