The Dubois County Bombers are excited to announce the hiring of Alyssa Grither as the organization’s new General Manager of Business Operations. Grither joins the Bombers after serving as Director of Group Sales for the St. Louis Ambush of the Major Arena Soccer League. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Dubois County Bombers organization and…

On behalf of the Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission in Ferdinand, Nathan Held accepted the Accelerating Economic Development award at the Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO) and Indiana Association of Regional Councils (IARC) conference.  Indiana 15 received this award for its role and initiative in establishing the Indiana First READI region.   Because of a complex overlay…

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company recently promoted Denni Hilgefort to mortgage loan officer. Denni joined Springs Valley as a loan processor in March 2025 and transitioned to a mortgage lending assistant role in January 2026. In these roles, she gained hands-on experience with the lending process and worked closely with customers and the mortgage…

Holiday World will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Park officials have officially announced the 2027 calendar, which features extra late-night closing times by popular demand. Free 2027 Pre-K Passes for children born between July 1, 2021, and November 1, 2023 are available online now. “It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to…

The Indiana District Export Council honored Farbest Foods as its first-ever Exporter of the Year, recognizing the company’s outstanding achievements in international trade. The council presented the award Thursday, Nov. 5, at its inaugural Exporter of the Year Award Luncheon at the Mavris Arts and Event Center in Indianapolis. The council hosted the event with…

The experienced team at Indiana Foot & Ankle officially joins Deaconess Health System today, November 9, 2026. The practice will now operate as Deaconess Clinic Podiatry – Jasper. The practice’s providers, Dr. Michael (Chad) Nunamaker, DPM, Dr. Darin Serletic, DPM, and Dr. Travis Hubbuch, DPM, will continue caring for patients at 645 W. 5th St. in…

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 of area nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For each $10 sponsorship, the nursery donates a second poinsettia, so one sponsorship reaches two residents. Sponsorships…

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 program and passing their certification examinations. The achievement marks an exciting milestone for Cathedral Health Care Center as the facility expands its commitment to healthcare…

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 says that is its highest quarterly profit on record. The three months ended Sept. 30 topped the second quarter’s $38.2 million, or $1.02 per share,…

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 designed around one simple belief; that healthcare environments are not passive backdrops. They actively shape how people feel, respond, connect, and heal. Every space, product,…

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer to the staff at Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper.  Spellmeyer joins Neurologists Naghma Mufti, M.D.; Kristi Nord, M.D.; and Jignesh Shah, M.D., as well as Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Murrell.   Spellmeyer received her Master of Science in Nursing from University…

Hospitalist Ramanand Heeralall, M.D., was recently appointed to the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. A hospitalist is a doctor who works exclusively within the hospital, focusing on the general medical care of hospitalized patients.  Dr. Heeralall received his medical degree from the University of Guyana and completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital in…

Jasper-based Kimball International won the Innovative Extension Award at Configura’s annual CET Experience conference. Configura makes CET, software that designers use to plan office and commercial spaces. Its yearly awards honor developers, power users and designers in the commercial interiors and material handling industries. Kimball won for DesignSuite Integration, a tool built inside CET. It…

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter is joining the medical associate staff. Schuetter served as a nurse practitioner at Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice for several years and is now transitioning to Deaconess Health System, where she will continue providing primary care through Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street. …

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 Members and strengthening HHCU’s presence in Martin County. Beginning March 1, 2027, MCCCU Members will gain access to a broader range of financial products, services,…

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 especially meaningful because it is based directly on customer feedback. “Receiving the highest overall customer ratings in all seven categories is a powerful reminder that…

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 coffee and conversation. Participating McDonald’s restaurants include the location on Jasper’s south side. All events are open to the community. Neighbors are encouraged to join…