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Jasper Common Council approves property tax increase for road funding despite opposition
The Jasper City Council approved reestablishing the city’s cumulative capital development fund at its full authorized rate at Wednesday’s meeting The council voted 5-2 to approve Ordinance 2026-9, with Councilman Chad Lueken and Councilman Vince Helming casting the dissenting votes. Cum Cap funds are specialized property tax levies authorized by Indiana law for local governments to…
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Roads removed, others added; Four roads impacted by high water
The Dubois County Highway Department reported that four county roads remain closed due to water levels from the Patoka River and Ell Creek — down from six closures in the previous update. In District 1, two Madison Township roads remain closed. CR 150 South west of Old Huntingburg Road and Ell Creek Road north of…
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67 things for teens, tweens to do this summer
Dear Parents, As the school year ends and May quickly turns to June, Dubois County CARES has concerns about how your teens and tweens will spend the summer. Substance use across the board peaks during the summer, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is particularly noticeable among teens and young…
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Roads still impacted by recent rains
The Dubois County Highway Department reports that 6 county roads are closed due to rising water levels from the Patoka River, Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, and Little Flat Creek. In District 1, three Madison Township roads are closed. CR 875 West south of CR 150 North is impacted by Little Flat Creek, while CR 150…
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Premier Property/Krempp Corporation partnership hopes to bring Indiana Furniture factory project to life
Premier Property Management and Krempp Construction are requesting $1.5 million from the City of Jasper to help fund a nearly $15 million redevelopment project that would convert a historic downtown manufacturing building into apartments and commercial space. Ruger Kerstiens, CEO of Premier Property Management, presented the proposal to the Jasper City Council, outlining plans to…
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Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal crash
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is seeking witnesses to a crash that resulted in the death of a Jasper resident on Wednesday evening. According to police, deputies were called to the scene of a crash on State Road 64 west of the State Road 161/Holland Junction intersection at 6:04 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located a…
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Revolutionary War Soldiers Memorial Plaque dedication this Saturday at Shiloh Cemetery
The Shiloh Cemetery will hold its annual Gathering at the Shiloh Meeting House on 4060 Shiloh Road, Jasper, this Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. The public is invited. The program will feature three events: The heralded Celebration Singers, the Kearby Family Reunion and the dedication of a Revolutionary War Soldiers Memorial Plaque. The dedication…
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Commissioners report on meeting with AES, Battery Energy Storage System plume study results
The Dubois County Commissioners discussed emergency response planning for the AES battery energy storage system to address concerns raised by residents and local community leaders. Those concerns are largely based on the BESS’s proximity to Southwest Dubois County Schools, daycares and communities that may be affected if the system were to catch on fire. AES…
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Five county roads impacted by flooding
The Dubois County Highway Department reports that six county roads have been closed due to water levels from the Patoka River, Hunley Creek, and several other waterways. In District 1, two Madison Township roads are closed — CR 875 West south of CR 150 North due to Little Flat Creek, and Ell Creek Road north…
Business
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SVB&T Corporation announces quarterly dividend
SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX: SVBT), the parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share of the…
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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,…
