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Commissioners reviewing Crossvine permit for compliance
Dubois County residents are calling for commissioners to revoke the permit for a battery energy storage system, citing safety concerns and changes to the original project proposal that they say warrant reconsideration. Residents have voiced concerns about the location of the BESS and the potential impact of a fire on nearby schools, the town of…
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Dubois County Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of impact
Dubois County Community Foundation is pleased to release its 2025 Annual Report. This year’s report comes as the Community Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of strengthening our county through impactful philanthropy. Highlights of the Community Foundation’s 2025 financial summary include: The report also features new endowments, recent grants, and stories that demonstrate…
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Jasper assures water customers no PFAS forever chemicals found
Jasper Water and Gas Superintendent Tim Doersam gave an update on PFAS testing of the city’s water supply at Monday’s Utility Service Board meeting. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of human-made “forever chemicals” known for resisting heat, water, and grease. Used since the 1940s in products such as non-stick cookware,…
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Huntingburg Park Board: Pickleball, dog park and more
The Huntingburg Park Board met on Monday and discussed or took the following actions. Pool Pricing Changes The board addressed pricing adjustments for the Huntingburg City Pool. The board recommended the following adjustments: ticket books increase from $60 to $80, maintaining a $20 savings for purchasers while improving revenue; daily entry remains at $5, but…
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25-year-old Ferdinand bank robbery cold case solved
Indiana State Police investigators say they have solved another Dubois County cold case thanks to DNA evidence. The case began at 9:05 a.m. on September 1, 2000, when a male suspect armed with a gun robbed the Holland National Bank in Ferdinand. After the suspect left the bank, a bank employee immediately provided the suspect’s…
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Holiday Liquors bourbon charity raffle nets $16k for Operation Mind, Body, and Soul
Holiday Liquors’ seventh Bourbon Charity Raffle netted more than $16,720 to support the efforts of Operation Mind, Body, and Soul Corp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders through its programs. “We are incredibly grateful to Holiday Liquors and Wooden Keg Liquors for selecting Operation Mind, Body, and Soul Corp as the nonprofit recipient of their latest…
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Track chairs to increase access to nature at every Indiana State Park, funded by Lilly Endowment
Visitors to Indiana State Parks with limited mobility will soon have a free tool available to help them get outside and explore trails, with state-of-the-art track chairs coming to all Indiana State Parks. “Nature is for everyone, and that includes the ability to enjoy the scenic trails at Indiana State Parks,” said Governor Mike Braun….
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Commissioners split support for Mid-States Regional Development Authority resolution
Dubois County Commissioners reach a deadlock on whether to recommend continued membership in the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, with one commissioner supporting the resolution and another opposing it during Monday’s meeting. With Commissioner Nick Hostetter absent, the split opinion between Commissioners Chad Blessinger and Serice Stenftenagel means no formal recommendation will advance to the…
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Conservation officer rescue pair swept into Pike County floodwaters
Monday, Indiana Conservation Officers rescued two people after they attempted to drive through floodwater along the White River in Pike County. At 12:25 p.m., Pike County Dispatch received a call for help from a person who reported they were stuck in floodwater and that the water had reached the door handles. The subjects were wet, but…
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Nominees announced for Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center has announced the names of the physicians nominated for the 14th annual Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award. The 2026 LCM physician nominees are: This…
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RE/MAX Local announces ownership transition to Agent Gwen Gosman
RE/MAX Local has announced that ownership of the brokerage will transition to current RE/MAX Local agent Gwen Gosman following the sale of the business by Ryan Craig and Brenda Krempp….
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Restaurants invited to participate in Dubois County Restaurant Passport Program this May
Visit Dubois County is calling Dubois County food establishments to join in a campaign showcasing the county’s vibrant culinary scene. Locally-owned, non-franchise eateries of all types – including casual dining, treat…
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Jasper company donates $500 to support Loogootee Fire Department’s special training trailer
The Mortgage Company of Southern Indiana, Inc. (NMLS 175673) has donated $500 to the Loogootee Fire Department to assist with repairs and upgrades to its Fire Safety Education trailer, a mobile unit used to…
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Ahlbrand earns recognition as top financial advisor
Jacob Ahlbrand, a financial advisor from Jasper, was recently recognized as one of the top five financial advisors in the country and ranked number one in the Midwest through his…
