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570 Dubois County freshmen step inside local careers during Tour of Opportunity
22 industry and community partner organizations mobilized an estimated 220+ local professionals across eight career pathways. For 570 ninth-grade students from all four Dubois County high schools, Wednesday’s Tour of Opportunity let them step inside local workplaces, meet the people doing the work, and begin thinking about what their own futures could look like. Students…
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Dubois County Humane Society seeking help as Huntingburg neglect/animal cruelty case pushes them to capacity
Huntingburg Police are investigating a neglect case involving a juvenile and 25 dogs. Police were called to an apartment on the 200 block of North Walnut Street at about 2:18 p.m. on Tuesday after a report of a woman screaming for help as well as a man screaming and dogs barking. According to a probable…
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Road closure planned for State Road 56 in Pike County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 56 in Pike County. Beginning on or around Monday, October 19, crews will close State Road 56 near Otwell. This closure will occur between State Road 257 and Old Petersburg Road. This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project. Work is…
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Meridian Road closed between 3rd Ave and SR 162
Pavement Solutions is applying micro-surface/pavement preservation to Meridian Road from Third Avenue to State Road 162. The road will be closed for the rest of today, Wednesday, October 7, and will reopen by the end of the day, with no unforeseen issues. Motorists will need to use a detour via 3rd Avenue to SR162.
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Jasper Police seeking information about crash involving pedestrian
The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday morning at approximately 6:30 a.m. near Third Street and Clay Street. Please contact JPD at 812-482-2255 if you have any information or cameras in the area.
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Jasper dealing with two water main breaks Wednesday morning (Updated)
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced that repairs have been completed on both water main breaks. A Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect for either break. The city said there are no potential health effects. If your water has discoloration, run the cold water tap for 15-20 minutes, or until it clears. If you…
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Jasper RDC moves Indiana Furniture apartment project a step closer to $1 million in TIF help
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution to add Woodworks LLC’s redevelopment of the former Indiana Furniture building to the city’s central TIF area economic development plan. The vote is one step toward roughly $1 million in tax increment financing for the project. The commission passed declaratory resolution RDC 2026-6 at Tuesday’s meeting. City Attorney…
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Commissioners discuss forming a planning commission
Commissioners plan to have nominations for a planning commission by the next meeting so it can meet its goals of considering a zoning ordinance by the end of the year. The council approved funding, and commissioners approved the contract with American StructurePoint to move forward with the framework the company developing the county’s comprehensive plan…
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Dubois County Commissioners discuss solar updates
Duff Solar Project nears completion Duff Solar expects to be fully operational by Dec. 11, Commissioner Chad Blessinger told commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting. Blessinger said he asked EDP Renewables for milestones because residents want to know when construction traffic and noise will end. The developer listed three dates: County seeks help checking solar compliance…
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Hoosier Hills acquires Martin County Co-Op Credit Union
Following an overwhelmingly positive member vote on August 24, 2026, Martin County Co-Op Credit Union (MCCCU) will merge with Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU), bringing expanded financial opportunities to MCCCU…
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Kimball Solutions awarded for excellent service
Kimball Solutions (formerly Kimball Electronics) announced it was recognized by Circuits Assembly’s 2026 Service Excellence Awards for the highest overall customer ratings across all seven award categories. This recognition is…
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McDonald’s hosting Coffee with a Cop on October 7
Local McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, from 8–10 a.m., bringing community members and local law enforcement together for…
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Indiana Small Business Development Center holding business startup workshop
The Indiana Small Business Development Center’s South Central office will hold a free, two-part workshop for people thinking about starting a business on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Jasper Chamber…
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17 Deaconess Memorial employees nominated for LCM Award
Jasper — Seventeen Deaconess Memorial Medical Center employees have been nominated for the 2026 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, who…
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Cathedral Health Care Center celebrates 100% pass rate in first QMA Class
Cathedral Health Care Center is proud to celebrate a milestone in its commitment to growing and supporting healthcare professionals from within the community. Cathedral recently completed its first Qualified Medication…
