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…
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….
