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Lincoln Amphitheatre adds rock legends Night Ranger to 2026 season lineup
One-night-only performance set for Saturday, August 8 Heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger will perform at the Lincoln Amphitheatre in Lincoln City, Indiana, on Saturday, August 8, as part of the Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation 2026 Performance Series. The legendary rockers will take the Kyana Woodstock Performance Stage at 7:30 p.m….
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Jasper Rubber faces closure amid First Brands Group bankruptcy and fraud scandal
Jasper Rubber Products is set to permanently close by the end of April unless a buyer emerges, the latest casualty of a sweeping financial fraud that brought down one of the world’s largest auto parts suppliers. On February 27, the company’s 345 employees received a WARN Act notice from parent company First Brands Group announcing…
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AES Indiana’s parent company to go private in BlackRock-led $33B buy; Democrats decry
AES owns the Crossvine Solar project located south of Huntingburg. by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle March 2, 2026 AES, the parent company of AES Indiana, announced on Monday that it has agreed to be purchased for more than $33 billion by a group of large domestic and foreign investors — and could go…
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Commissioners discuss taking steps to strengthen veterans service officer position
With more than a dozen applications since posting the open position for Veterans Service Officer, the commissioners are working with local veterans to help fill this important position. “I want to get it right this time,” Commissioner Chad Blessinger said during Monday’s meeting. “We’ve had five or six veteran service officers since COVID. I want…
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Country Showdown seeking entries for 44th annual talent contest
One of Southern Indiana’s longest-running country music talent searches returns to the Jasper Arts Center in Jasper, Indiana. Radio station 101 Country WBDC continues to host the local showdown, now in its 44th year, which will be held on Friday, June 5th, 2026. Now is the time for acts from around the region to enter…
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Lucchi announces candidacy for Dubois County Circuit Court Judge
Brian Lucchi has announced his candidacy as the Republican candidate for Dubois Circuit Court Judge Lucchi lives with his wife and children in Jasper. He is a graduate of Northeast Dubois and the son of Don and Vivian Lucchi. He earned degrees from Wabash College, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Indiana University McKinney School of Law….
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Crawford County commercial egg farm quarantined after highly pathogenic avian influenza detection
Nearly 50,000 birds affected as state activates control zones spanning three Indiana counties, marking latest case in ongoing national animal health emergency. A commercial egg-laying operation in Crawford County with 49,727 birds is under quarantine after testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials announced 27 February 2026. The detection triggered active control and…
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Dubois County Recorder announces new veterans award program, seeking local businesses to take part
Free service will provide veterans with discounts and incentives at local businesses The Dubois County Recorder’s Office, in partnership with Fidlar Technologies, is announcing a new service for veterans called Honor Rewards. With Honor Rewards, veterans can sign up in person or online to receive an Honor Rewards card that entitles them to discounts and…
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Jimmy John’s coming to Huntingburg
A new Jimmy John’s franchise is set to open in Huntingburg, bringing its signature fast-and-fresh sandwich offerings to the community. Known for its streamlined menu and quick service, the shop specializes in sub sandwiches made on freshly baked French bread and stacked with premium meats, cheeses, and crisp vegetables. Customers can choose from a lineup…
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Upcoming ribbon-cutting events through the Jasper Chamber
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate two exciting new local businesses with ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring! RECHARGE HEALTH & WELLNESS ? Saturday, March 7 — 10:30…
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Superior Ag pays $1.7M back to members in patronage & equity
Indiana-based agricultural cooperative Superior Ag recently approved a $1.7 million payout to its member-owners in cash patronage and equity. Each year, Superior Ag members benefit from the company’s success by…
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Family Roots named 2026 Proven Winners Certified Garden Center
Family Roots Nursery, Inc. has been named a 2026 Proven Winners Certified Garden Center. This high-level distinction signifies that the company’s employees have completed a comprehensive training course to develop…
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Freedom Bank promotes Tina Schmitt to executive vice-president
Freedom Bank announced that Vice President of Human Resources Tina Schmitt has been promoted to Executive Vice President, effective immediately. Schmitt joined Freedom Bank in 1999 as a teller. In…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announces Christie Thomas as next DAISY award winner
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that the next recipient of the DAISY Award is Christie Thomas, RN. Thomas works in Women and Infant Services and was nominated by a patient. In the…
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Bertram named SVB&T assistant banking manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company named Haley Bertram Assistant Banking Center Manager of Springs Valley’s Dubois County Banking Centers. Haley joined Springs Valley’s deposit team in September of 2024…
