Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Nurse Practitioner Michaela Schuetter is joining the medical associate staff. Schuetter served as a nurse practitioner at Dr. Martha Yearsley’s primary care practice for several years and is now transitioning to Deaconess Health System, where she will continue providing primary care through Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street. …
Following an overwhelmingly positive member vote on August 24, 2026, Martin County Co-Op Credit Union (MCCCU) will merge with Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU), bringing expanded financial opportunities to MCCCU Members and strengthening HHCU’s presence in Martin County. Beginning March 1, 2027, MCCCU Members will gain access to a broader range of financial products, services,…
Kimball Solutions (formerly Kimball Electronics) announced it was recognized by Circuits Assembly’s 2026 Service Excellence Awards for the highest overall customer ratings across all seven award categories. This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based directly on customer feedback. “Receiving the highest overall customer ratings in all seven categories is a powerful reminder that…
Local McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, from 8–10 a.m., bringing community members and local law enforcement together for coffee and conversation. Participating McDonald’s restaurants include the location on Jasper’s south side. All events are open to the community. Neighbors are encouraged to join…
The Indiana Small Business Development Center’s South Central office will hold a free, two-part workshop for people thinking about starting a business on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, 302 W. Sixth St. Attendees can register for one session or both. The first session, “Idea & Market Validation,” runs from 5:30 to…
Jasper — Seventeen Deaconess Memorial Medical Center employees have been nominated for the 2026 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, who founded Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Nominated by their co-workers for their exemplary devotion to the hospital’s Mission and Core Values in their daily work, this…
Cathedral Health Care Center is proud to celebrate a milestone in its commitment to growing and supporting healthcare professionals from within the community. Cathedral recently completed its first Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) class, with all three participants, Shelby Hawthorne, Kylie Craig, and Amy Bright, successfully passing the program. “This is an exciting first for Cathedral,”…
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that Astha Bhardwaj, M.D., is joining the staff of Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine – Dorbett Street, located at 1005 Dorbett Street in Jasper. Dr. Bhardwaj received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George’s, Grenada. She completed her family medicine residency at Indiana University School…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is ranked #40 by the Forbes Best Customer Service rankings. Holiday World was the top-ranked entertainment company in the national list, which includes brands such as Chick-Fil-A, Coscto, and Amazon. Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends was just named the Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the Midwest by USA Today’s…
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…
