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Local students get hands-on history lesson at Revolutionary Rendezvous
One of the first events celebrating America’s 250th was held over the weekend in Ferdinand State Forest. Featuring reenactors and history buffs, The Revolutionary Rendezvous offered a hands-on, immersive experience for hundreds of middle schoolers on Friday. Students rotated through a variety of demonstrations, including a skirmish, blacksmithing, log-hewing, ropemaking, stone carving, games and more….
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SW Dubois County School Corporation recognized for student growth and academic impact
The Southwest Dubois County School Corporation announced the outstanding results from a recent statewide analysis evaluating school effectiveness using a “value-added” model—an approach that measures how much schools contribute to student success beyond expected outcomes. The study found that while 41% to 53% of student performance is influenced by socioeconomic and demographic factors, an equally…
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Timeless French Lick hosting Smithsonian exhibit as part of 250th Celebration
“Voices & Votes: Democracy in America” Opens May 16 at the Timeless French Lick Visitors Center with Ribbon Cutting and Public Celebration FRENCH LICK — The Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that Timeless French Lick will serve as the host community for “Voices & Votes: Democracy in America,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition,…
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A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards
State Representative Shane Lindauer has introduced bills in the 2024 and 2026 sessions to create paths to use gold-backed debit cards in Indiana. Most recently, House Bill 1227 was referred to a committee and not considered by the legislature.
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Boone’s mission to save a life continues to grow
“Looking back two years ago is incredible, seeing where we are now,” Boone Taylor, director of Mind Body and Soul, said. “I didn’t do this on my own and it wouldn’t have happened if God weren’t involved.” Operation Mind Body and Soul’s journey began with a vividly detailed dream that Boone believes was a vision….
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Statement from Dubois County Sheriff’s Office regarding criminal charges
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement after news came out Thursday that Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter was being charged with several counts related to the investigation into the misappropriation of public funds. Sheriff Kleinhelter faces one count of official misconduct, a Level 6 felony, and three counts of false informing, all Class B misdemeanors,…
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Marion County charges Sheriff Kleinhelter with four criminal counts
Affidavit at the end of the story. by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 9, 2026 A southern Indiana sheriff accused of misusing public funds was charged Thursday in Marion County with a felony and three misdemeanors after investigators say he gave false information during a 2024 state police investigation. Dubois County Sheriff Thomas Kleinhelter…
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NE Dubois students build more than a fence at Patoka Lake
The overlook at Patoka Lake has long provided visitors with a clear, unobstructed view of the water and the surrounding landscape. But as time took its toll on the aging wooden railing surrounding the viewing area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needed a solution to maintain the popular spot. They found one with a…
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Braun announces 30-day break on Indiana sales tax for gasoline (updated)
by Mackenzi Klemann and Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 8, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun issued an executive order Wednesday to enact a 30-day suspension of the 7% sales tax on gasoline — with the potential for extensions. “I am declaring a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from the pain at the pump…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company named 5-star member of Indiana Bankers Association
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company has been honored as a Five-Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). The award was presented on Thursday, April 9, 2026, by Amber…
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Neil Dauby elected to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
German American Bank’s Chairman and CEO, Neil Dauby, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of St. Louis. In this role,…
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Holiday World to debut ‘Rubber Duck Days’ event this June
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has announced a new limited-time event, Rubber Duck Days, set to run June 8–21 at the Santa Claus, Indiana theme park. The event was unveiled…
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Billie Jo Voegerl promoted to Vice President of Operations at OFS
OFS is proud to announce the promotion of Billie Jo Voegerl to Vice President of Operations, recognizing her exceptional leadership and more than three decades of dedication to the company,…
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S & P Global Market Intelligence ranks German American Bank as a Top Community Bank in the Nation
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) has earned the #29 ranking among 223 community banks in the nation on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual ranking of best-performing community banks with…
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Business start services available at Dubois County Small Business Resource Office
Considering a business venture? Already in business and need guidance? The Dubois County Small Business Resource Office at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce is designed to effectively serve businesses in Dubois…
