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Huntingburg Plan Commission recommends pause on data centers, battery storage; Council agrees
Huntingburg–The Huntingburg Plan Commission recommended that the Common Council pause data center and battery storage projects for six months while the city updates the Unified Development Ordinance. The same recommendation asks the council to start amending the ordinance so that data centers and battery energy storage systems, or BESS, could be allowed only as special…
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Heart of Jasper celebrating the Holiday Season at November’s Alive After 5!
The Heart of Jasper invites the community to revel in the charm of downtown during the November edition of Alive After 5. On Friday, November 6th, residents and visitors alike are encouraged to support local businesses, savor dinner and drinks, and soak in the festive atmosphere as the holiday season draws near. Held on the…
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St. Charles Trick-or-Treating
Three busloads of Jasper Elementary School first graders made the rounds through the independent living neighborhood of St. Charles Health Campus Friday morning. The group of about 140 kids handed out special handmade crafts to residents and received treat bags from residents at the clubhouse. The school and St. Charles coordinate the annual event. According…
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The Cold Stares to Perform at The Astra on Saturday, Nov. 21
The Astra Theatre is excited to welcome The Cold Stares back on Saturday, November 21, for another great night of music at the historic theatre. Doors open at 7:00 PM with music beginning at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for the balcony and $25 for the…
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Q&A with Dubois County’s two options for sheriff
Dubois County voters will choose a new sheriff in this year’s election. Republican Tim Lampert faces Independent Tim Rasche. Lampert, of Jasper, has worked at the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department since 1990. He started as a jail officer, became a road deputy in 1994 and was appointed chief deputy in 2011. He now serves as…
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Indiana House District 74 Q&A
Voters in the southern portion of Dubois County have two candidates to choose from for Indiana House District 74. Republican incumbent Stephen Bartels of Eckerty is seeking reelection. Democrat Lena Goffinet of Tell City is challenging him. Bartels has held the seat since November 2017, when a Republican caucus chose him to replace Lloyd Arnold….
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Craftsmanship and fun, Jasper Group celebrates 150 years with soapbox derby
Jasper Group President and CEO Mike Wagner joked that it may be another 150 years before they host another soapbox derby. He had been suggesting the company hold one for about three years, but Russ Sage, Jasper Group’s executive vice president of culture and people, who also oversees safety, had been reluctant. Putting kids in…
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Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
by David Lightman, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 29, 2026 Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald Trump wants year-round daylight saving time. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in July for…
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Road closure planned for State Road 545 in Dubois County
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close State Road 545 in Dubois County beginning on or around Wednesday, November 4. Crews will close S.R. 545 near Dubois, north of Old State Road 545 and South of County Road 600 North. This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project. Work is expected to…
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Family Roots Nursery’s ‘Poinsettias with a Purpose’ brings beauty to area nursing home seniors
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…
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Cathedral Health Care Center celebrates first CNA class with 100% pass rate
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…
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Holiday Liquors makes $14,160 donation to Community Food Bank
Holiday Liquors & Wooden Keg Liquors raised $14,160 for the Dubois County Community Food Bank through a charity sale of Buffalo Trace Distillery bourbon. The sale added a $10 donation…
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German American Bancorp reports record third-quarter earnings of $38.6 million
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…
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Kimball International’s “Experience as Medicine” Booth wins healthcare expo’s Best Brand Storytelling award
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…
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Family Nurse Practitioner Samantha Spellmeyer joins Deaconess Clinic Neurology – Jasper
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,…
