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Beginning July 1, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will be taking applications for county cost share projects that meet their eligible practices listing.  The Indiana Management of Agriculture Enhancements (IMAGE) program is a cost-share initiative designed to help Indiana producers make practical improvements to their farming operations. Through financial assistance and technical support, IMAGE helps…

Jasper Engines and Transmissions is proud to announce the winners of its annual scholarship program. Applicants must be dependent children of full-time JASPER Associates. A rating system of several criteria is used to determine the recipients.  Congratulations to all scholarship recipients. Bailey Anderson is a graduate of Forest Park High School. She will attend Vincennes…

The Dubois County Art Guild at the Jasper City Mill in Jasper has a new exhibit on display through October 2026. The DCAG Gallery Walk exhibit changes every six months. The public is invited to the Jasper City Mill, open Thursday through Sunday. The featured artist for this time period is George Smith. George is…

Beginning Wednesday, June 24, the City of Jasper Wastewater Department will temporarily close the intersection at 13th Street and Leopold Street for approximately two days to complete utility work. Once the intersection reopens, Leopold Street will be closed during daytime hours only for approximately two weeks. The road will reopen to traffic each evening. Drivers are encouraged…

The Spier Spencer Chapter, Inc., of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host “A Salute to America250,” a patriotic program honoring the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The free event is set for 5:30 p.m. Central on June 27 at the Lincoln Amphitheater. No tickets are required. U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer (8th…

FERDINAND, IN — On Saturday, June 27, Sister Karen Sue Durliat of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, will celebrate her Golden Jubilee, the fiftieth anniversary of her Monastic Profession, at a Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving at 1:00 pm (EDT) at the monastery church in Ferdinand, with a reception immediately following. The service will…

A free educational event exploring native prairie plants – Jasper, IN  Join the Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County and the City of Jasper Parks Department for this free evening event Tuesday, June 30th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Jasper Parklands, 800 W 15th St.  Learn about the native prairie plants…

Friday Community Health Screenings Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is sponsoring a “Friday Community Health Screening” on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 W. 12th Ave., Jasper, IN.  Participants must be 18 years of age or older and will have cholesterol (including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) and blood glucose checked via…

The Jasper Street Department, along with the contractor Seal Master, will begin their annual Asphalt Pavement Preservation Projects (Liquid Road) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, barring any unforeseen events. This surface coating is comparable to a seal coating; however, it is thicker, more durable & designed to wear longer than an ordinary seal coating. Residents…