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Reasons to vote blue in November: Presidential guardrails must be reaffirmed.
In one week in Washington: Trump banned 3 major news outlets (MS NOW, Politico, and CNN) from entering the White House and reporting on the government’s actions, going against our First Amendment rights to freedom of the press. Diesel cost has reached its highest level, oil is…
Southridge Middle School students earn #1 in the state on ILEARN Math performance
Southridge Middle School’s eighth-grade students earned a major statewide distinction on the 2026 ILEARN assessment. The students, now freshmen at Southridge High School, scored the highest passing rate among eighth-graders statewide during the 2025–26 school year. For…
Downtown Jasper hosting Oktoberfest; proceeds support veterans
Operation Mind, Body & Soul will hold an Oktoberfest in the downtown Jasper square this Saturday, Oct. 3, to raise money for local veterans organizations. The event includes a car and motorcycle show, live music and a veterans resource fair. The car and bike show is open to…
Lawrence E. “Larry” Thewes, 81, Celestine
Lawrence E. “Larry” Thewes, 81, of Celestine, passed away at 4:32 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Larry was born in Huntingburg on January 20, 1945, to Alois and Martina (Werner) Thewes. He married Marilyn Persohn on July 11, 1964, at Sacred…
Donna J. Schneider, 83, St. Anthony
Donna J. Schneider, 83, of St. Anthony, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Donna was born on December 19, 1942, to Emory and Mary Louise (Schaefer) Heidorn. She was united in marriage to Leo J. Schneider on April 12, 1969, at St.…
Huntingburg Plan Commission sets hearings on new data center, battery storage rules
Huntingburg — Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centers would be allowed in Huntingburg’s zoning jurisdiction only with a special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals under rules the Huntingburg Plan Commission began moving forward Monday. The proposal would…
(Updated) Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for trucks operated by…
Dubois County Treasurer’s Office seeking Deputy Treasurer
Jasper Police warn of rental scam
The Jasper Police Department is warning the public about a potential rental scam in our area. Scammers are using photos of local homes that are actually for sale and posting them on social media as properties available for rent. They may ask interested renters to send money…
Robert Lee Eckert, 71, Branchville
Robert Lee Eckert, 71, of Branchville, Ind., passed away on September 28th, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1955 to Russell and Loretta Jean (Blount) Eckert. Bob married Suzanne Blessinger on January 8, 2005. Together they founded Lighthouse Worship Center in Jasper as…
Martin J. “Marty” Steltenpohl, 73, Jasper,
Martin J. “Marty” Steltenpohl, 73, of Jasper, passed away at 7:12 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Marty was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 13, 1952, to Bernard and Viola (Sermersheim) Steltenpohl. He married Sonya Schroeder on February…