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Officials say Flock Safety cameras asset for local law enforcement despite national concerns
When a group of criminals on a multistate theft spree stopped at the Jasper Ulta, swiped testers from the displays, and bolted out the door, a witness was able to describe the vehicle to a responding Jasper Police Officer. That officer passed the information along to Jasper Detective Sgt. Greg Brescher, who entered the description…
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‘Our focus is on Hammond’: Bears keep stadium sights on Indiana
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 13, 2026 The Chicago Bears are continuing to look at two Northwest Indiana sites as potential locations for the team’s new domed football stadium, but team officials declined to fully commit to the move across the border in a much-hyped press conference Thursday. “Our focus is on Hammond,” team…
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Strassenfest Committee announces winning half pot ticket number
Check your tickets: the winning number of the 2026 Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot is A-23524744 The drawing was held Friday morning at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. The total funds raised with the half pot were $150,170. The winning ticket holder will receive half of the gross proceeds, for a prize of $75,085. The winner…
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(Fixed) Jasper water line repair affecting Genevieve Avenue residents
The Jasper Municipal Water Department is currently working on an emergency repair on Genevieve Avenue. During this time, water customers in this immediate area may have little to no water pressure. The anticipated time to restore service depends on the severity of the break and could take several hours to repair. The city will provide…
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Bird flu restrictions eased as Indiana classified as HPAI-free
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health announced the state was free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This designation, in accordance with standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), eases export restrictions and international trade barriers for Indiana poultry and poultry products. Poultry owners should note that HPAI-free status is NOT…
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Rotary Club of Dubois County awards more than $20,000 in community grants
The Rotary Club of Dubois County has awarded a total of $21,000 in community grants to four local organizations as part of its 2026 Community Grants Program. This year’s recipients are ALASI, Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Services/Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Next Step Recovery Home, and Holy Trinity Catholic School. “We are honored to continue investing in…
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Zoning audit finds Dubois County’s older neighborhoods outperform newer subdivisions on tax value
Dubois Strong Economic Development Corporation and planning firm IncCodes have released the initial findings from a comprehensive zoning audit of Jasper, Huntingburg and Ferdinand, the next step in a zoning modernization effort the county announced earlier this year. The review examined existing zoning standards, comprehensive plans, infrastructure and local development patterns to understand how current…
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New Americans trace Lincoln’s footsteps on final journey to citizenship
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial welcomed 47 immigrants on their final steps to citizenship Thursday morning in its chapel. The guests of honor hailed from 29 countries, spanning every continent. As of last week they all had one thing in common, they are Americans, and they all began that new chapter of their lives in…
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Huntingburg Council introduces wheel tax ordinance to unlock up to $1 million in road funding
Facing a new state mandate that ties road-funding eligibility to local vehicle taxes, the Huntingburg Common Council introduced a wheel tax ordinance this week to unlock up to $1 million in Community Crossings grant funding. Mayor Neil Elkins presented the ordinance as a necessary step to meet a state requirement, with the deadline to certify…
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SVB&T Corporation reports record second-quarter, first-half earnings
Jasper–SVB&T Corporation, the Jasper-based parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, reported unaudited second-quarter earnings of $3.04 million, or $2.75 per basic share, the company announced Thursday. That’s…
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Holiday World’s Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival back by popular demand
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival is back for its second year. Featuring a menu of more than 40 new snacks, treats, small bites, and more across the…
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Dubois County businesses among 177 included in special grants from the U.S. Forest Service
Two Dubois County companies are among the 177 included in the U.S. Forest Service’s $105.5 million in wood innovation grants for projects across the nation that support active management of…
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Dr. Naveed Chowhan joins Deaconess Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center
Jasper–Medical Oncologist Naveed Chowhan, MD, FACP, MBA, has joined the medical staff at Deaconess Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center. A medical oncologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating…
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Tyler Ritchison named head distiller at Old Homestead Distilling
Birdseye — Old Homestead Distilling Co. (OHDC) announced the promotion of Tyler Ritchison to Head Distiller, marking an exciting milestone in the distillery’s continued growth. “We are excited about Tyler Ritchison’s promotion…
