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Herbstfest opens Thursday with petting zoo, pickleball and chainsaw art among new additions

Huntingburg–Herbstfest opens at 5 p.m. today in Huntingburg City Park, starting a four-day run that ends with Sunday’s parade. This year’s schedule adds several events not on last year’s lineup. They include a Thursday open mic night, a Saturday pickleball tournament, a free…

Huntingburg Herbstfest Parade route and street sweeping reminder

Huntingburg–The Huntingburg Herbstfest Parade will take place this weekend on Sunday, September 27. The parade route is attached to this press release as a reminder for residents who live along or near the route. The Huntingburg Street Department will begin street sweeping…

Dubois County Community Foundation announces latest round of grants

The Community Foundation awarded $82,000 in grants to support programs and projects across Dubois County. St. James Lutheran Church of Holland received a $36,000 grant for start-up costs of His Heart Ministry, a volunteer-driven program serving residents who face barriers to safe…

Vincennes University Jasper names new Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing director

Vincennes University Jasper announced the appointment of Ashley Schaefer as the new director of the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM), effective Sept. 28, 2026. Schaefer possesses more than 15 years of technical expertise specializing in battery…

Donna Goodman Ralston, 66, Wickcliffe

Donna Goodman Ralston, 66, of Wickcliffe, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Donna was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 2, 1960, to Ernest and Marietta Carnahan Goodman. She graduated from Crawford County…

OFS promotes Rachael Kluesner to vice president of Finance and Controller

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…

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Jasper Arts names winners of 33rd juried exhibition

JASPER — Amy Musia of Evansville won Best of Show for “The Prism: Let There Be Light” at Jasper Arts’ 33rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, now on view at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. Awards were announced at the show’s opening reception Sept. 3. Jason Edward Hayden, director of…

Don’t Stop Believin’:  former Journey lead singer to close out Lincoln Amphitheatre’s Saturday evening offerings September 26

The Lincoln Amphitheatre will conclude the Saturday evening portion of its 2026 Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation Performance Series on Saturday, September 26, with a powerhouse finale featuring Steve Augeri, the former lead singer of Journey…

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Cast announced for upcoming ACT production of “Frankenstein: The Radio Play”

Actors Community Theatre Inc. (ACT) is proud to once again offer a horror-filled theatre experience ahead of the Halloween season with its production of Frankenstein: The Radio Play, taking place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Black Box Theatre on October 8-10, 2026. The ACT…

Ireland Historical Society celebrates 30th anniversary

More than 100 people gathered on Sunday as the Ireland Historical Society marked its 30th anniversary. The free event ran from 1 to 3 p.m. and included the Liberty Tree Dedication. The Ireland Fire Department supplied tables, chairs and a grill, cooked the hamburgers and hot dogs…