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Jasper Airsoft team takes on international competition amid Middle East tensions
When the two American teams set to compete in the first World Airsoft Games in Abu Dhabi dropped out due to the heightened tensions in the Middle East, Harrison McCoy received a call from a highly popular local name in the sport with an offer he couldn’t refuse. Harrison operates HTK Airsoft at 1355 Vine…
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Dubois County hires new Veterans Service Officer
Nick Pagragan, a Marine and Army veteran from Santa Claus, recently took over the Dubois County Veteran Service Office. Local veterans had been volunteering at the office since the resignation of the previous Veteran Service Officer. Commissioner Chad Blessinger praised those volunteers for keeping the office running from mid-February to last week while the county…
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Solar companies working with county to address concerns
At Monday’s regular Dubois County Commissioner meeting, Commissioner Chad Blessigner discussed ongoing conversations with EDP Renewables regarding the second phase of their solar project in the Duff area. The company had come to the county to gauge their willingness to negotiate agreements to begin the process of expanding north of the railroad tracks crossing on…
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Governor removes Dubois County sheriff from Indiana law enforcement board after failed settlement
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 20, 2026 A divided Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board on Monday rejected a proposed settlement that would have allowed embattled Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter to remain certified as a law enforcement officer until 2027, instead sending the case back for further review amid sharp criticism from current…
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Southwest Dubois teachers bring STEM to life through fellowship experience
What happens when passionate teachers, creative thinking, and hands-on learning collide? At Southwest Dubois County School Corporation, it looks a lot like the STEM Fellowship in action. This year, the second cohort of Southwest Dubois educators — Nick Herron, Taylor Duckworth, Amanda Thompson and Stacey Metz — joined the STEM Fellowship, a dynamic 10-month professional…
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Vonderheide, Uebelhor seeking Republican nomination for County Commissioner
Dubois County Councilman Doug Uebelhor and former Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide are on the ticket to potentially represent the Republican Party for the District 2 County Commissioner seat in the upcoming general election. Dubois County Voters will have an opportunity to select one of the two on their ticket. (Correction: This originally said Bainbridge Township…
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Dubois County Chamber awards quarterly non-profit grant to Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce awarded Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana its quarterly nonprofit grant. Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana is dedicated to empowering young girls through evidence-based programming that combines social-emotional learning with physical activity. Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana serves Dubois County by partnering with local elementary…
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Jasper breaks ground on Regional Wellness Center
City officials and community leaders broke ground Friday on the Regional Wellness Center, located along 15th Street, between The Parklands and the Jasper High School property. The city owns the facility, which will be managed through a partnership with the YMCA. The project has secured $14.1 million in private donations from more than 90 individuals,…
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Huntingburg Elementary pursuing student leadership initiative certification
Thursday, students from Huntingburg Elementary took center stage at the Southwest Dubois County School board meeting, presenting their leadership notebooks to board members as part of the school’s journey to become a Leader in Me Lighthouse school. The Leader in Me Lighthouse School certification is awarded by the global organization FranklinCovey as recognition that schools…
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Jasper Chamber hosting ribbon-cutting events
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting the following ribbon-cutting events. Elira Health at the Southgate Shopping Center on Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Transforming Hope at 486 Executive…
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Dubois County Chamber of Commerce hosting ribbon-cutting for The Vanity Private Suites
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of The Vanity Private Suites, a new upscale beauty and wellness destination…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company names Jason Sermersheim portfolio manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company announced that Jason Sermersheim was named a portfolio manager. Jason joined Springs Valley in 2023 as an investment analyst. “It is a privilege to…
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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company names Patrick Sander portfolio manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company names Patrick Sander as a portfolio manager. Patrick joined Springs Valley in 2023 as an investment analyst. “Thank you to Springs Valley Bank &…
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Scherer Development to acquire Erny Sheet Metal
Scherer Development has agreed to terms to acquire Erny Sheet Metal, a longstanding metal manufacturer based in Jasper. Corey Scherer, President/CEO of Scherer Development and Advanced Sports Supply, stated in…
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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…
