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Rep. Lindauer honored by Indiana House for nine years of service
Members of the Indiana House of Representatives recently honored retiring State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) for his service representing House District 63. “Being trusted by my community to represent them at the Statehouse has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Lindauer said. “Every decision I made in this role was grounded in…
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Stolen valor and a retraction
Last September, I published a story on the Dubois County Veteran’s Service Officer (VSO) Kenneth Speedy Lefevre. Since then, information has come to my attention indicating that the details Mr. Lefevre shared about his service may be inaccurate. The following is an account of what occurred and what has come to light due to the…
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UPDATED: Water main break affecting customers on Meridian Road and College Avenue in Jasper
UPDATE: The Jasper Municipal Water Department would like to announce that repairs have been completed on the water main break located at College Ave and Meridian Rd. If your water has discoloration, run the cold water tap for 15-20 minutes, or until it clears. A Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect. There are no potential…
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Candidates for Little Mister, Little Miss and Teen Miss Shamrock pageant
The Little Mister Shamrock, Little Miss Shamrock, and Teen Miss Shamrock pageant will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Ireland Elementary School gym. Here are this year’s contestants. Photos by Studio Expressions by Jessica. 2026 Little Miss and Little Mister Shamrock Contestants: Teen Miss Shamrock Contestants:
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Huntingburg Council discusses new abandoned building ordinance, safe streets and AES concerns
A concerned resident brought new information to the Huntingburg City Council meeting on Tuesday. Dave Duncan told council members that documents from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission show AES stated it would install a 340 megawatt-hour battery system. But Duncan says the company is installing a 515 megawatt-hour system — 175 megawatt-hours more than was…
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AES answers Holland’s questions about Crossvine Solar
The Town of Holland and some concerned citizens sent a list of questions garnered from a recent council meeting regarding the Crossvine Solar Battery Energy Storage System. Here are the questions and AES’s answers.
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As online child exploitation tips climb, Indiana governor calls for tougher controls on social media
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleFebruary 10, 2026 A sharp rise in online tips about child exploitation led to hundreds of arrests and dozens of rescues in Indiana last year, but state leaders warn that predators are becoming harder to track. Gov. Mike Braun said Tuesday he wants technology companies that design and profit from…
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Polar Plunge set to make a splash this weekend
FERDINAND, Ind. — Brave souls across Dubois County will take the icy plunge this Sunday, February 15th, as the 2026 Dubois County Plunge returns to Ferdinand State Forest. The annual fundraising event, organized under the motto “We Aren’t Crazy, We ARE Lucky!”, invites participants to gather at 2:00 p.m. EST before taking the frigid dive…
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Jasper Police Department welcomes new officers, retires K-9 Mac after seven-year career
The Jasper Police Department welcomed three new officers to its ranks in January while preparing to retire its veteran K-9 officer Mac after seven years of distinguished service. Austin Barkley, Alex Lawyer and Andrew “Bubba” Fleck joined the department. All three new officers began academy training in Evansville on January 19 and are scheduled to…
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Jasper Group CEO among new appointments to Conexus Indiana
Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, announced today four new members to its Board of Directors as well as three appointments to…
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Patterson recognized among top 1% by United Wholesale Mortgage
Local mortgage broker, Darren C. Patterson, has been recognized by United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation’s largest wholesale mortgage lender, for two distinct achievements in 2025. Patterson was recognized among the top…
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German American Bank receives Forbes recognition as top 10 in America’s Best Banks
Once again, German American Bank has been ranked in the top 10 best banks in the nation on the Forbes America’s Best Banks 2026 list and is the highest-ranked bank serving Indiana,…
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Jasper Chamber to hold ribbon cuttings
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce has three upcoming ribbon-cuttings scheduled. On Tuesday, February 17, at 1:30 p.m., the Chamber will cut the ribbon at Fire Horse Yoga, 708 1/2 Main…
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Concrete Supply, Seufert Construction & Universal Design Associates recognized for Merkley & Sons freezer project
The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association awarded its 2025 Agricultural Award to Concrete Supply, Seufert Construction, and Universal Design Associates for their work on a local freezer addition at Merkley…
