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Cat Tales: A beer a day
(This is excerpt #10 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) A long-forgotten anecdote about Jasper’s 1934 Final Four basketball team were the refreshments that were available at the season-ending banquet in Kundek Hall. A copy of the banquet program displayed…
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Jasper Arts brings holiday music and laughter to the stage
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with plenty of laughter, music, and delightfully questionable fashion! Jasper Arts will present Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the JasperArts Center. This hilarious, one-of-a-kind holiday production combines music, comedy, and festive fun in a celebration of traditions, memories, and sometimes…
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Jasper native brings blacksmith artistry to Dubois County Museum
Cloverdale Forge will bring its internationally exhibited #366Hooks project to Jasper for an evening of art, storytelling, and hands-on fun What can a blacksmith discover by forging a different hook every day for an entire year? On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Canadian artist-blacksmith Matt Jenkins and Jasper native Karen Rudolph will answer that question when…
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Ferdinand Community Center establishes endowment, seeks support
For the past 37 years, the Ferdinand Community Center has been a vital part of the community—a place where people gather, celebrate, and connect. Now, the Ferdinand Community Center Board of Directors is taking a crucial step to help ensure the Center continues serving Ferdinand and the surrounding communities for generations to come. The board…
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Road closure planned for State Road 145 in Dubois County
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close State Road 145 near Birdseye starting around Thursday, November 12. Crews will begin a daily road closure between Carlisle Road and Conservation Club Road 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. The closure will allow for two culvert replacement projects. Work is expected to take a week…
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Braun: Election results a ‘wake-up call’ for GOP
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 5, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun hinted Republicans should pick statewide candidates through public primaries, backed off mid-decade redistricting and dismissed concerns about his administration’s performance in wide-ranging comments Thursday about this week’s midterm election results. The governor described Democrats’ sweeping gains Tuesday as a “wake-up call” and an “opportunity”…
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Jasper Chamber expands annual President’s Community Excellence Award; Names first youth recipient
Phil Mundy went through a myriad of emotions at his table near the stage in the dance hall of the Calumet on Wednesday afternoon at the annual Jasper Chamber of Commerce Luncheon as his friends began celebrating him. Similarly, a few moments later, Maleah Dearing’s 18-year-old expressions belied teenage realization, surprise and acceptance at her…
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Braun extends fuel tax suspensions through Dec. 4
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 4, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders Wednesday renewing Indiana’s fuel tax suspension for another 30 days. The orders suspend the state excise and usage tax on gasoline — worth a combined 64 cents per gallon in the month of November — and lift restrictions on untaxed diesel…
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Jasper Rubber back at work: Press-Seal plans $4M investment through 2028
Months after Jasper Rubber Products went quiet, more than 100 people are back at work at the 77-year-old Jasper manufacturer. Its new owners say another 100 jobs are coming over the next two years. “The people who built Jasper Rubber’s reputation are the ones bringing it back,” said Pete Skinner, CEO and chairman of Fort…
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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…
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Cathedral Health Care Center celebrates first CNA class with 100% pass rate
JASPER, IN — November 2, 2026 — Cathedral Health Care Center announced the successful completion of its inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training class, with all four participants completing the…
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Holiday Liquors makes $14,160 donation to Community Food Bank
Holiday Liquors & Wooden Keg Liquors raised $14,160 for the Dubois County Community Food Bank through a charity sale of Buffalo Trace Distillery bourbon. The sale added a $10 donation…
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German American Bancorp reports record third-quarter earnings of $38.6 million
Jasper — German American Bancorp, the Jasper-based parent of German American Bank, reported net income of $38.6 million, or $1.03 per share, for the third quarter of 2026. The company…
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Kimball International’s “Experience as Medicine” Booth wins healthcare expo’s Best Brand Storytelling award
During the 2026 Healthcare Design Conference & Expo (HCD), Kimball International’s booth space focused on “Experience as Medicine.” According to a press release on the award, their stunning structure was…
