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‘Elf’ to play at The Astra on Friday, November 27
Santa’s coming to town, and so is Buddy! The Heart of Jasper continues Movies on Main for 2026 when Elf is presented with a special interactive screening on Friday, November 27 at 2:00 PM. Santa just arrived downtown – now keep the magic going! Right after Jasper’s Santa ceremony, head over to The Astra for…
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Deaconess to celebrate Deaconess Behavioral Health Pathways – Jasper opening
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center invites the community to attend a blessing and ribbon-cutting celebrating the opening of Deaconess Behavioral Health Pathways – Jasper, a new mental health program designed to provide intensive behavioral health care to individuals in Dubois County and the surrounding region. The ceremony will take place Monday, November 16, at 4 p.m. EST…
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Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
Experience the warmth, tradition, and wonder of the holiday season as Ferdinand’s beloved Christkindlmarkt kicks off with a memorable opening ceremony and eve dinner on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the historic Monastery Immaculate Conception. The evening begins with the official opening ceremony on the Monastery grounds at 6:30 p.m., featuring a trumpeter, a bell…
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Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid honored with 2026 German Heritage Site Award
The Jasper Deutscher Verein proudly presented the 2026 German Heritage Site Award to the towering Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid on November 1. The presentation took place during the 2nd Annual Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid Lighting Ceremony, marking the first night the massive cultural monument was officially lit for the holiday season. This prestigious annual honor recognizes outstanding…
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Lane closure planned for U.S. 231/Main Street in Huntingburg
Work on U.S. 231/Main Street in Huntingburg will close the northbound lane of traffic from Third Street to Fifth Street beginning on or around Monday, November 16. This lane closure will allow an inlet repair project to take place. Work is expected to take a week, depending on the weather. Northbound traffic will utilize the…
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Huntingburg awards Fourth Street reconstruction contract to Rivertown
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to award the Fourth Street roadway reconstruction contract to Rivertown, which bid $617,716 at its regular meeting last week. Brandon Durchholz of VS Engineering, the contracted engineering firm for the project, said the city opened three bids on Monday, Nov. 2. Rivertown was the lowest…
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Students put their skills to the test at VU Jasper’s 6th Annual CTIM Challenge
Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving took center stage as 128 students competed in Vincennes University Jasper’s 6th Annual Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM) Challenge on Friday, November 6. Students from nine area high schools and VU Jasper’s Automation and Robotics Academy and Construction Trades programs tackled hands-on challenges developed by eight local industry partners:…
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Dubois County Advocacy for Prevention and Recovery (ARC) Council announces 2026 grants
The Dubois County Advocacy for Prevention and Recovery (ARC) Council, the county’s local coordinating council reporting to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), has announced its 2026 grant awards, providing critical funding to local programs that address substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support throughout the community. Grant recipients include Jeremy Kibby (Brosmer House), Logan…
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Republicans seek candidates for three positions being vacated
The Dubois County Republican Party is seeking candidates to fill three seats being vacated: two due to the recent election and one as a longtime elected official announces his retirement. Amy L. Kippenbrock served as Dubois County Clerk of the Circuit Court for eight years. She recently resigned after her successful election as Indiana State…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company promotes Denni Hilgefort to mortgage loan officer
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company recently promoted Denni Hilgefort to mortgage loan officer. Denni joined Springs Valley as a loan processor in March 2025 and transitioned to a mortgage…
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Holiday World 2027 calendar released as season closes
Holiday World will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Park officials have officially announced the 2027 calendar, which features extra late-night closing times by popular demand. Free 2027…
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Farbest Foods named Indiana’s first Exporter of the Year
The Indiana District Export Council honored Farbest Foods as its first-ever Exporter of the Year, recognizing the company’s outstanding achievements in international trade. The council presented the award Thursday, Nov….
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Indiana Foot and Ankle transitions to Deaconess Health System
The experienced team at Indiana Foot & Ankle officially joins Deaconess Health System today, November 9, 2026. The practice will now operate as Deaconess Clinic Podiatry – Jasper. The practice’s providers,…
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Tammy Gerber named Learning & Development Coordinator at Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company
Tammy Gerber has joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company as Learning & Development Coordinator. Tammy earned a B.S. in Education from Indiana University and a master’s degree from Indiana…
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Family Roots Nursery’s ‘Poinsettias with a Purpose’ brings beauty to area nursing home seniors
Family Roots Nursery is asking the public to “adopt a senior” this Christmas for $10 as part of its ‘Poinsettias with a Purpose’ campaign. Sponsorships pay for poinsettias for residents…
