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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 semi-trucks operated…

County council approves $35,000 to set up zoning framework

The Dubois County Council approved an additional $35,000 appropriation to create the county’s first planning and zoning framework. The money pays for American StructurePoint to draft a plan and ordinance and to help form a county plan commission. Council President Mike Kluesner…

City of Jasper Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

Letter: Mid-States Corridor is not just a Dubois County issue

As the Mid-States Corridor moves toward possible right-of-way acquisition, an important fact needs to remain clear, this is solely not a Dubois County issue. It is a regional project affecting Dubois, Martin, Daviess and other counties and that distinction matters. The Property…

Letter: Consider Secretary of State candidates carefully

The Indiana Secretary of State race will be top of the statewide ballot for the November 3rd election. This race is of particular importance as it impacts “chartering of new businesses, regulation of the securities industry, oversight of state elections, commissioning of notaries…

Robert C. “Bob” Goodman, 74, Huntingburg

Robert C. “Bob” Goodman, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Bob was born in Evansville, Indiana, on April 19, 1952, to Donald and Daisy (James) Goodman. He married Debbie Harold on November 19, 1972, at…

Harold E. Kempf, 89, Schnellville

Harold E. Kempf, 89, of Schnellville, passed away surrounded by family at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Harold was born in Schnellville, Indiana, on July 9, 1937, to Cornelius and Henrietta (Schaaf) Kempf. He married…

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Kessens, 84, Siberia

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Kessens, 84, of Siberia, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2026, surrounded by her children. Betty was born December 31, 1941, in Leopold, to Delbert and Martha (Goffinet) Kleaving. She married Lawrence “Larry” Kessens on October 28, 1961, at…

Family-friendly trick-or-treating at Spooky Streets at the Museum

The Dubois County Museum (DCM) is excited to host “Spooky Streets at the Dubois County Museum” again, a free, family-friendly trick-or-treating event in partnership with local nonprofit Actors Community Theatre (ACT). “Spooky Streets at the Dubois County Museum” will take place…

Dubois County Communications Center seeking Public Safety Telecommunicator

Letter: Ed Cole the smart choice for Dubois County Council

I am pleased to endorse Mr. Ed Cole for Dubois County Council, District 1. I have known Ed since he began working with Dubois Strong in 2014. As Director of Continuing Education at Vincennes University Jasper, 2001-2020, Ed and his staff shared the same office space at the VUJ…

Springs Valley Bank & Trust receives Banky Award

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…