On October 3, 2026, LJ’s Hometown Music, 308 E 4th Street, will celebrate the grand reopening of the beloved music store with a long history on historic 4th Street in Huntingburg. The community event celebrates a new beginning for the store and its new owners, Logan Dyer and Laura Jo Schuster, who began operations in…

Holiday World’s family-friendly Happy Halloween Weekends was just named the #3 Theme Park Halloween Event in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best and was the top-ranked in the Midwest. This year’s dinosaur-themed event centers around a 12-acre Dino Corn Maze Adventure, as well as a 500-drone show, Dinos Soar in the Sky. The event also includes…

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company has received a Banky Award from the Institute for Extraordinary Banking, a national program that recognizes community banks. The institute gives Banky Awards to community banks for work in customer service, community involvement, financial education, philanthropy, innovation and culture. “We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from the…

French Lick — Chuck Franz, who has led French Lick Resort since 2014, will receive the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from Historic Hotels of America. It is the group’s top honor for an individual. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing historic hotels. Franz will…

Longtime finance leader recognized for 28 years of service and continued leadership at OFS Huntingburg–OFS is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachael Kluesner to Vice President of Finance and Controller, recognizing her longstanding leadership and contributions to the company’s financial organization. Kluesner has spent 28 years with OFS, taking on increasing levels of responsibility…

The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the following businesses. David Bakery 714 W. Sixth St., JasperWednesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Triumph Energy1402 N. Newton St., JasperTuesday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. Boys & Girls Club of Dubois CountyTrinity United Church of Christ, 310 W. Eighth St., Jasper Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m….

Darek Turpin, vice president and portfolio manager, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate on June 4, 2026. Darek joined Springs Valley in 2016 as an Investment Administrator and has steadily advanced throughout histenure. He was promoted to Investment Administrator II in 2020, assistant vice president and Investment…

McDonald’s is celebrating local communities with the Giddy-Up Grimace Tour! with Grimace visiting select Greater Tennessee Valley McDonald’s locations to celebrate, including the Jasper southside McDonald’s at 450 U.S. 231. During the event, guests can enjoy McDonald’s menu favorites, spin-to-win for Giddy-Up Grimace Tour exclusive merch and giveaways, enjoy family-friendly activities, and meet and eat…

Holiday World’s fan-favorite Happy Halloween Weekends is returning with dinosaurs in 2027. The family-friendly event features a 12-acre Dino Corn Maze Adventure with life-sized dinosaurs, some of which are animatronic and feature realistic sound effects. Every Saturday night, weather permitting, Dinos Soar in the Sky drone show will feature 500 drones and fireballs. This year, the show will change each week…

SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX: SVBT), the parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share of the corporation’s common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on or about January 15, 2027, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on…

Jasper–Dominick Tedeschi, DO has joined Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Jasper, where he will serve as core faculty and provide care to patients at the residency clinic. Dr. Tedeschi is returning to the program where he completed his family medicine residency through the Indiana University School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program – Jasper….

Pediatric Hospitalist Maria Dodson, DO, has joined the medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Dodson received her medical degree at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis and completed a pediatric residency through IU School of Medicine at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She is a member of the Indiana Osteopathic…

Tri-State McDonald’s restaurants in Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro, Jasper, Vincennes and the surrounding area will hold a one-day digital fundraising event Thursday, September 10, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley Chapter. Participating, locally-owned restaurants will donate a portion of the day’s app sales to the local chapter. Customers can take part by placing…

Jasper — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center will welcome Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice into its Deaconess Clinic network effective Sept. 25, 2026. The practice will become Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street, located at 1005 Dorbett Street in Jasper, Indiana. The transition further strengthens Deaconess’ commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered primary care close to…

The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and chamber member EXOS will host a free “Cyber Threat Defense” lunch and learn for area business leaders on Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jasper Train Depot. The event, subtitled “What Every Business Needs to Know,” is free to attend, with lunch provided. Topics…

Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center has announced its most recent class of family medicine residents. Residency training is the final step in the education process for physicians to be able to practice medicine independently. The five new residents include Arwa Khairaj, MBBS from Dow International Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan; Shanel Khan, MD from University of…

The first pieces of track for Cannonball! water roller coaster have been installed at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. While fans await the 2027 attraction, the 2026 season still has plenty of weekend fun on the calendar with the return of Friday Night Live! and the USA Today 10 Best-nominated Happy Halloween Weekends. “Cannonball! construction has been moving quickly,” said park President…

Emily Cushman, M.D. was recently appointed to the active medical staff at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. ?She will see patients in the Emergency Department.   Dr. Cushman is a graduate of Jasper High School and earned her medical degree at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She recently completed her residency in emergency medicine at Kettering…