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Dubois County Health Department announces Women’s Summer Series
The BLOOM Maternal Health program from the Dubois County Health Department is excited to partner with LifeSpring Health Systems and Jasper Obstetrics and Gynecology to present the Women’s Summer Series, a free six-week educational program focused on women’s health and wellness. The series will take place each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. from June 3 through…
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WBDC Country Showdown ticket sales to benefit Dubois County 4-H Council
Tickets are now on sale for the 44th Annual WBDC Country Showdown, presented by German American Bank, set for Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Jasper Arts Center. Hosted by 100.9FM WBDC, the WBDC Country Showdown remains one of Southern Indiana’s longest-running and most popular country music talent competitions. This year’s event will once again…
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Timbers of Jasper hosts Gov. Braun ceremonial signing of Medicaid reform bill
Gov. Michael Braun ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1277 at American Senior Communities’ Timbers of Jasper long-term care community on Friday. “Hoosiers deserve a long-term care system that is compassionate, sustainable, and focused on the needs of seniors,” Gov. Braun said in a released statement. “This law helps ensure Medicaid resources are used responsibly while supporting continued…
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Old Jasper Day returns to Riverwalk Plaza on May 17
Jasper, Indiana — The annual Old Jasper Day celebration is set for this Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jasper Riverwalk Plaza, promising a full afternoon of family-friendly activities centered on Jasper’s history and the strawberry season. The Jasper Lions Club will have fresh strawberries, sandwiches, and other treats….
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Cops Cycling for Survivors honoring over 300 Indiana Officers During 25th Annual Ride
Cops Cycling for Survivors announced its 25th annual bicycle tour across Indiana, along with the unveiling of newly updated memorial photos on its support truck—an emotional and deeply meaningful tribute recognized in connection with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2025. The 13?day, nearly 1,000?mile ride this July will honor every Indiana law enforcement…
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Letter: Thank you for making Revolutionary Rendezvous a success!
On behalf of the officers and directors of the Dubois County Historical Society and the Rendezvous Committee, I would like to express my gratitude to the individuals and organizations that helped make this event a success. The purpose of this event was to celebrate/commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence…
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Shell of a record; ChocoBrst home to nation’s largest chocolate turtle
A lot of people could hang their hat on having the second-largest commercially available chocolate turtle in the nation. At 2.5 pounds of layered butter-roasted pecans, homemade caramel, milk and dark chocolate, Jess Birkle’s delicious creation at ChocoBrst in Jasper stands on its own. Her smallest turtles weigh over 3 ounces and are already drawing…
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Dubois County Museum Photo Contest voting underway; 92 entries this year
Voting has now begun for the 2026 Photo Contest at the Dubois County Museum. Each visitor will be given a ballot and instructed to list their top three choices for the Youth Category and their top three votes for the Adult Category. A total of 92 photos are entered in the contest this year. Voting…
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Inaugural Southridge/OFS ‘Crafted’ class graduates
Southridge Principal Greg Gogel pointed to the pieces of furniture created by the first cohort of a unique partnership between OFS and the high school as one of his favorite aspects of the specialized program, Crafted. “If you go to Southridge and flip over any desk or flip over any chair, there’s a little sticker…
Business
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Kimball Electronics posts solid third quarter results, buoyed by medical segment rebound
Kimball Electronics (Nasdaq: KE) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results broadly in line with expectations, highlighted by double-digit sequential growth in its medical business and a ninth consecutive quarter of positive…
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Local McDonald’s restaurants donate more than $6K to Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley
Local McDonald’s restaurants presented a donation of $6,152.25 to Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of the Ohio Valley as part of the annual Shamrock Shake fundraiser. Throughout the fundraiser, 25 cents…
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Bawel named to Conexus Indiana 2026 Rising 30 cohort
Brock Bawel, Quality Engineering Manager at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, was named as one of the 30 young professionals in the sixth annual Rising 30 Class from Conexus Indiana. Bawel leads a…
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Jasper Holdings, Inc. announces record ESOP share value for 2025
Jasper Holdings, Inc. (JHI), the nation’s 23rd largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), announced a new all-time record share value for 2025, reflecting strong company performance and market conditions. Chairman…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon cuttings May 1 and May 5
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting two upcoming ribbon-cutting events. Dr. Lindsey Taylor will celebrate her new clinic, Worth Med Clinic, 504 Third Avenue, Jasper, on Friday, May 1,…
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Kimball International earns Supplier Performance Achievement Award from OMNIA Partners
Kimball International was awarded the Bronze Partnership of Excellence Award from OMNIA Partners. This medallion recognizes outstanding efforts by top-performing suppliers. Kimball International was specifically recognized for its exceptional partnership,…
