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World’s largest rubber duck lands at Holiday World
Mama Duck, a 60-foot-tall rubber duck, has landed at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and is already making waves. Flanked by her smaller rubber duck friends, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck will be nested on the beach of Bahari Wave Pool daily through June 21, weather permitting. “She’s a sight to behold,” said Lauren Crosby,…
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Indiana’s first constitution is home again in original state capital
by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 11, 2026 CORYDON, Ind. — Over 200 years since being drafted, Indiana’s first constitution is back home. The state’s original handwritten constitution will be housed temporarily at the Corydon home of Indiana’s third governor, William Hendricks. Gov. Mike Braun visited it Wednesday, as well as the stump of the…
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Mary C. Lange to receive Distinguished Citizen Award
Mary C. Lange will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award at a banquet hosted by Scouting America’s Buffalo Trace Council on Oct. 7, 2026, at the Ferdinand Community Center. The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to their communities. The Buffalo Trace Council describes the event as “a…
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City of Jasper looking to repurpose two underutilized parks
Jasper is working to open two underutilized park properties up for other uses. The Jasper Park Board approved sending letters to surrounding property owners at both Hochgesang Park and Seng Park as part of efforts to potentially repurpose or clarify ownership of the properties. Legal intern Ella Hopf presented research on both parks, outlining the…
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Huntingburg Council weighs staffing issue as resident raises hoarding concerns again
A Huntingburg resident brought a years-long code enforcement dispute back before the city council at Tuesday’s meeting, sparking a wide-ranging conversation about staffing and the limits of the city’s current approach to property violations. Janet Schnell told council members that items had been accumulating on the front porch of a neighboring property despite a permanent…
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Indiana issues notice on screwworm inspections and new animal movement requirements
The US Department of Agriculture’s announcement that New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States serves to remind Hoosiers to watch for unusual flies and/or maggots on livestock, poultry and pets. While not currently found in Indiana, the insect pest could be carried into the state via people or animals that have visited an infested area or…
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Jasper Youth Baseball honors Ed Ewing for continued support
Ed Ewing still has the Rex Critchlow Award he received more than 70 years ago. “I’ve probably won 200 trophies since then. All of them are gone,” Mr. Ewing said. “I have my Rex Critchlow Award on the shelf next the sink in my bathroom that I see every morning.” The annual award recognizes a…
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Mid-States Corridor comment period underway; ends July 1
On June 1, 2026, the Federal Highway Administration announced a 30-day period for the public to send their comments regarding the proposed Mid-States Corridor project for Tier 2, Section 2. This includes the Dubois County portion of the project currently under study. To submit your comments online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/ In addition to submitting comments…
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Dubois County Museum voted Best in Indiana in Connection Magazine contest
The Dubois County Museum received word from Indiana Connection Magazine that readers had named it as the Best Museum in the 2026 Best of Indiana contest. The Dubois County Museum was listed in competition with the Indiana Children’s Museum and the Indiana History Museum. Britt Davis, editor of Indiana Connection magazine, the magazine for Indiana’s…
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Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics offering walk-in appointments at two locations
Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics is now offering walk-in appointment availability at its offices on St. Charles Street and Second Street in Jasper, providing patients with additional access to orthopedic care for…
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Merle Norman celebrates 95 years
Merle Norman is celebrating its 95th anniversary this week. Merle Norman is so much more than makeup and skincare; it is a legacy of building confidence. We are celebrating 95…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cutting for Radiant Realty Partners
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting for Radiant Realty Partners, 1 DCB Plaza, Suite 201, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. The public is invited…
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McDonald’s and Local Libraries Bring Back Happy McReaders Summer Program
Children can earn a free Happy Meal by reading 10 books through participating local libraries. The Happy McReaders Summer Program is returning for another year, bringing together participating McDonald’s restaurants…
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Dubois County Chamber of Commerce awards first quarter business grant to Jasper River Centre
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Jasper River Centre has been selected as the recipient of the Chamber’s First Quarter Business Grant. A check…
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Dubois County Chamber seminar to address prevalence of counterfeit money, scams, and fraudulent activities
Join the Dubois County Chamber for this FREE community workshop featuring a live panel discussion with local banking professionals and the Huntingburg Police Department. Learn how to Spot fake bills…
