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 its footprint as a Best Regional Bank listed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, recognized top…

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 welcomes two experienced professionals, Frank Verhagen and Phil Englert, who will join Tammy Wessel in leading the company’s independent representative network nationwide. Patty Streiner began…

 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 for Maternity Care and Maternity Care Access Hospital. These awards represent the highest distinctions a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual…

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 Company’ in the 2025 Reader Rankings program. Best was also named a Finalist for ‘Best Recliner Company’ and Finalist for ‘Best Stationary Upholstery Company.’ “We…

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, as well as parts of Texas and Nevada. This five-member team is known for its hands-on approach and commitment to simplifying the decision-making process for…

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, the public is invited to GG’s Pizza’s new location at the Southgate Shopping Center for a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Then, on Thursday, December 11,…

The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the continuation of its 2025 Quarterly Business Grant Program, offering $1500 in funding each quarter to support locally owned and operated businesses throughout Dubois County. This program is designed to help small businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen their operations—whether through purchasing new equipment, enhancing facilities, expanding marketing…

Daviess Community Hospital announced today that Christy Mehringer has joined the health system as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mehringer brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience in healthcare organizations across Indiana, including Columbus Regional Health, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, and Indiana University Health. Mehringer’s first day at DCH will be…

Tell City Pretzels was featured as one of Indiana’s standout businesses in the 2025 Entrepreneurship Yearbook. “A special thank you to the IEDC for hosting such a wonderful recognition ceremony — we’re grateful for the support and celebration of Indiana small businesses,” said the company on Facebook. “And to our customers, partners, and community: thank…

The Jasper Chamber of Commerce has two upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies. On Wednesday, November 26, at 4 p.m. the chamber will celebrate ALIGN Beauty and Wellness, 511 Newton Street, Suite 7. On Monday, December 8, the chamber will celebrate the reopening of GG’s Pizza in its new location at 241 U.S. 231 (Southgate Shopping Center) at…

Nurse Practitioner Melissa Breitweiser has joined Dr. Sohail Qadir, Physician Assistant Shawn Valuch, and Nurse Practitioner Ethan Merkel at Deaconess Clinic Sleep & Pulmonary – Jasper (previously Memorial Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine). The clinic is located in Suite 221 of the Medical Office Building (previously the Medical Arts Building) at 721 W. 13th Street, Jasper, IN….

Orthopedic providers at Norris, Blessinger & Woebkenberg Orthopaedics & Spine have transitioned from private practice to become part of Deaconess Health System. The clinic’s new name is Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics – St. Charles. Providers at this location include Brian Blessinger, M.D., Randall Norris, M.D., Brian Woebkenberg, M.D., Kelsey Jansen, P.A., Jarred Lampert, P.A., and Madeleine…

Katherine Allen, M.D., has joined the active medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. She will provide general surgery services through Evansville Surgical Associates’s division of ESA-Jasper at Deaconess Clinic General Surgery – Jasper (previously Memorial Surgical Associates). Dr. Allen earned her medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY, and…

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is expanding access to permanent birth control procedures through a partnership with Jasper Obstetrics & Gynecology, a respected, independent group of all-female obstetrician-gynecologists committed to comprehensive women’s health. Beginning Friday, November 14, the providers began performing laparoscopic sterilization procedures at DCH’s Same Day Surgery in Washington. “We’re thrilled to welcome this highly regarded, all-women…

The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will host a free educational lunch session addressing critical communication challenges facing local manufacturers and healthcare facilities, as language barriers continue to create safety risks and productivity losses across Jasper and Dubois County workplaces. Jacob Brown, CEO of Heartland Interpretation & Translation Services, will present “Supporting a Multi-Lingual Workforce: Reducing…

Deaconess Breast Center – Memorial Medical Center (previously Women’s Center) has been designated a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities this status, ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy). Peer-review evaluations, conducted in…

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced it has achieved a five-star rating for specialty care, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the number one site consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Deaconess Memorial was rated five stars for hip fractures. This achievement reflects Deaconess Memorial’s commitment to consistently delivering the best possible care and…

SVB&T Corporation, parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, reports third quarter 2025 earnings of $2.59 million, or $2.35 per share, representing a 50.64% increase over the same period last year. The Jasper, Indiana-based company announced the results Nov. 10, showing an average return on assets of 1.64%, compared with 1.11% in the…