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Kimball International building damaged by fire after minivan strikes trailer
Firefighters responding to a call about a burning vehicle at the Kimball International warehouse on HRJ Lane found a larger fire in progress. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, crews arrived to find a minivan, a Kimball International trailer and the building’s bay doors on fire. “Flames were above the building,” he said. The…
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Forrest Lucas honored with 2025 Sachem Award
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 19, 2025 Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas was posthumously honored as the 2025 Sachem Award honoree by Gov. Mike Braun. The award is given out once a year to recognize Hoosiers honored for their work and virtue in shaping the state. Braun presented the award Thursday in the governor’s…
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Commentary: Everything I learned from state government this year
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle December 19, 2025 Just like going to class, there is a lot to glean from watching state government in action. And 2025 was full of lessons. As we wrap up the year, here are the top five things I learned: DATA CENTERS Data centers aren’t going away — and…
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Raynie Schnell named 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Dubois County Community Foundation announced the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Dubois County – Raynie Schnell of Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School. Schnell was selected from an applicant pool of 160 candidates across all four high schools in Dubois County. After the applicant pool was narrowed, nominees were submitted to the…
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Red, White and Brauen delivers more than 350 pairs of shoes to Dubois County kids
Dinosaurs, butterflies, blinking lights, cool Cons, and high-speed kicks hopped, walked and skipped into the halls of Jasper Elementary School this morning as more than a hundred students received a new pair of shoes. With support from the Optimist Club of Jasper and its Jasper High School counterpart, Octagon, as well as from volunteers with…
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Regional Wellness Center moving forward
The City of Jasper is moving forward with a redesigned Regional Wellness Center after pausing the project in March due to financial concerns related to legislative changes to property taxes. Mayor Dean Vonderheide announced that the city has identified funding for a $32 to $33 million facility in the first phase of a multiphase approach…
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Police seeking help finding missing 16-year-old girl
The Jasper Police Department is actively searching for a missing 16-year-old female. Allison Jasmine Alvarez Lopez was last seen at her home in Jasper on Friday, December 12, 2025. She is described as five feet tall, about 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police reported that she may be with a male individual named…
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Bombers owners ask city to reconsider lease rate hike
The ownership of the Dubois County Bombers is asking the Huntingburg Park Board to reconsider the lease rate increase proposed for the 2026 season. Owner Justin Knepp addressed the board at its regular meeting on Monday about the proposed 80 percent increase in the lease. “We really appreciate and value our partnership with the city…
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Jasper Police recover over $20,000 in stolen merchandise
Two Alabama residents were arrested with merchandise stolen from multiple Home Depots, including the Jasper store, according to police. The pair was detected when a member of the asset protection team at the Jasper location found an unusually high number of power tools listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace and contacted the Jasper Police Department…
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German American Bank recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks by ‘Newsweek’
JASPER, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– German American Bank announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. The company also received recognition across…
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Indiana Furniture expands and realigns regional sales leadership as Patty Streiner retires
Indiana Furniture is pleased to announce a strategic expansion and realignment of its Regional Sales Management team in anticipation of Patty Streiner’s upcoming retirement as Eastern Regional Manager. This transition…
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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized Deaconess Memorial Medical Center with two prestigious maternity care honors for 2026: High Performing Hospital…
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Best Home Furnishings honored with Furniture Today Reader Ranking Awards
Readers of Furniture Today have once again recognized Best Home Furnishings as a leader in American-made upholstery. The company has been awarded ‘Best Swivel Chair Company’ and ‘Best Domestic Upholstery…
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Crane Reps to represent Indiana Furniture in the Southwest Region
Indiana Furniture announces its new partnership with Crane Reps, a long-standing Independent Manufacturers Rep Group, to oversee sales efforts in the Southwest, including the states of Arizona and New Mexico,…
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Jasper Chamber celebrating two businesses next week
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host ribbon-cuttings to celebrate the reopening of a popular, locally-owned pizza restaurant and the longevity of a local small business. On Monday, December 8,…
