
New life for old coal: Minelands and power plants are hot renewable development spots
by Robert Zullo, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 28, 2023 Petersburg — AES Indiana’s Petersburg Generating Station, which towers over the White River here in southwest Indiana, has been burning coal to generate electricity since the late 1960s. That era, though, will come to an end soon. Two of the power plant’s four coal-burning units have already…

Trace Adkins headlining 4th annual Red, White & Brauen Music Fest
Huntingburg — Multi-Platinum Country Star TRACE ADKINS will headline the 4th Annual Red, White, & Brauen (RWB) Music Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event, presented by Shoe Sensation and produced by Rally Point Events, will move to a NEW location, League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana, in 2024. The Kentucky Headhunters, War Hippies, and Tyler…
New helpline available for teens feeling sad, anxious, lonely or angry
Nationwide, more than four in 10 youth felt persistently hopeless in 2021, and 1 out of 3 students experienced poor mental health. To help deal with this mental health crisis, the National Alliance on Mental Illness recently launched the NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine. The free, nationwide service provides a safe space for young…

Celebration Singers will host four free concerts in December
The Celebration Singers Community Choir is pleased to announce their 2023 Christmas concert schedule. Featuring approximately 60 singers from Dubois, Spencer and Pike Counties, the all-volunteer choir will present four FREE concerts in December. Including both Sacred and Secular Christmas music selections, these one-hour concerts are sure to warm the heart. The public is cordially…

Visit Dubois County launches second annual “Making Winter Memories” giveaways
As the Christmas season approaches, Visit Dubois County is thrilled to announce the “Making Winter Memories” giveaways, a festive campaign designed to spread joy and create unforgettable memories during the holiday season. At Visit Dubois County, we believe in the power of making memories and what better time to do so than during the magic…

A tree lighting tradition
Friday afternoon, hundreds gathered at the Sixth Street Fire Station to meet with Santa Claus — portrayed by Ed Lemond — before parading down his cottage on the Square. The annual event has had a few changes over the years, but the essential elements of Santa Claus, his cottage, and a giant decorated Christmas tree…
Southeast Dubois Schools receives $100,000 to support literacy
Ferdinand- Pine Ridge and Ferdinand Elementary will benefit from a $100,529 grant to support literacy for kindergarten to third-grade students. Southeast Dubois County School Corporation was among the 72 benefactors of the Competitive Science of Reading Grant through the Indiana Department of Education in partnership with the Lilly Endowment. The grant awarded nearly $15 million to…

Dubois County Rotary Club hosts Economic Futurecast Luncheon: Mixed economic bag predicted for 2024
People flocked into the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Atrium last Thursday, November 16, for the Rotary Club of Dubois County’s 19th annual Economic Futurecast Luncheon. One of Rotary’s most popular events, the organization hosted a panel of experts from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business who predicted trends in the national, Indiana and global economies for…
Democratic Party files for recount in Jasper District 4
The Dubois County Democratic Party has filed a petition for a recount in Jasper’s District 4. In a race that saw 512 votes cast, the District 4 council seat changed hands by a difference of two votes, allowing Republican Vince Helming (257 votes) to oust incumbent Democrat Dave Hurst (255 votes). The petition filed by…

Days Inn transformed into Clarion Pointe
Hemang and Darshana Shah recently celebrated a new chapter for their longtime Jasper hotel, Days Inn. For 30 years, the property has served the area under the Days Inn nameplate, but after undergoing extensive renovations, the hotel has been transformed into the Clarion Pointe. Jasper city officials and representatives from Visit Dubois County were on…
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Açai XPress opening in Jasper
Laisha Carradero knew she had found something special the first time she tried açai berries. Laisha is originally from Puerto Rico, and her children visit family there in the summer….

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari unveils Gravy Boat Coach at 2024 IAAPA Expo
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari unveiled the custom-designed gravy boat-shaped coach for Good Gravy! at the 2024 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo in Orlando, Florida on…
Seufert Construction recognized for construction safety, education and culture
Ferdinand — Seufert Construction achieved the Accredited Quality Contractor credential from Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Accredited Quality Contractors program in 2023, and only…
SVB&T reports steady Q3 earnings amid challenging environment
Jasper — SVB&T Corporation, parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust, announced its third quarter 2023 earnings results this week, reporting steady performance amid a challenging economic climate. The…