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Downtown Jasper hosting Oktoberfest; proceeds support veterans
Operation Mind, Body & Soul will hold an Oktoberfest in the downtown Jasper square this Saturday, Oct. 3, to raise money for local veterans organizations. The event includes a car and motorcycle show, live music and a veterans resource fair. The car and bike show is open to classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Registration runs…
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Huntingburg Plan Commission sets hearings on new data center, battery storage rules
Huntingburg — Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centers would be allowed in Huntingburg’s zoning jurisdiction only with a special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals under rules the Huntingburg Plan Commission began moving forward Monday. The proposal would amend the city’s Unified Development Ordinance, which does not define either use now. That…
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BFO Awards $123,420 to 11 local organizations for second round of 2026 Project Grant Funding
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) announces its second round of 2026 Project Grant recipients, awarding $123,420 to 11 organizations addressing health and wellness across Southern Indiana. BFO’s 2026 Project Grant Cycle 2 received 38 applications from various organizations serving communities throughout the Foundation’s eight-county region. Applicants requested more than $1 million in…
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Traditional Arts Today: Art that builds community
This story was done in partnership with Visit Dubois County. Kim Henzel likes to tell the story of a kid who really wanted a couple of paintings he saw while eating with his family at Main Street Bistro in Ferdinand. Kim is the artistic director for Traditional Arts Today, the nonprofit in the historic Peter…
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(Updated) Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters on public roads. The order cited…
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Jasper Police warn of rental scam
The Jasper Police Department is warning the public about a potential rental scam in our area. Scammers are using photos of local homes that are actually for sale and posting them on social media as properties available for rent. They may ask interested renters to send money electronically to secure the property. Police warn the…
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Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for semi-trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters, citing continued disruption to global oil…
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County council approves $35,000 to set up zoning framework
The Dubois County Council approved an additional $35,000 appropriation to create the county’s first planning and zoning framework. The money pays for American StructurePoint to draft a plan and ordinance and to help form a county plan commission. Council President Mike Kluesner said the contract is about $28,000, but commissioners added a $7,000 cushion in…
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Cat Tales: Birge moves up to officiating the Big 10
(This is excerpt #7 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) One of the most unusual incidents in Hall of Famer Cyril Birge’s officiating career happened at the 1956 semi-state at Lafayette, when Lafayette beat Gary. “I worked the game, and…
Business
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LJ’s Hometown Music celebrates new ownership/grand reopening
On October 3, 2026, LJ’s Hometown Music, 308 E 4th Street, will celebrate the grand reopening of the beloved music store with a long history on historic 4th Street in…
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Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends best in the midwest
Holiday World’s family-friendly Happy Halloween Weekends was just named the #3 Theme Park Halloween Event in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best and was the top-ranked in the Midwest. This…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust receives Banky Award
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company has received a Banky Award from the Institute for Extraordinary Banking, a national program that recognizes community banks. The institute gives Banky Awards to…
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French Lick Resort CEO Chuck Franz named for national lifetime honor
French Lick — Chuck Franz, who has led French Lick Resort since 2014, will receive the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from Historic Hotels of America. It is the group’s top…
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OFS promotes Rachael Kluesner to vice president of Finance and Controller
Longtime finance leader recognized for 28 years of service and continued leadership at OFS Huntingburg–OFS is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachael Kluesner to Vice President of Finance and…
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Upcoming ribbon cuttings through the Jasper Chamber of Commerce
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the following businesses. David Bakery 714 W. Sixth St., JasperWednesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Triumph Energy1402 N. Newton St., JasperTuesday,…
