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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…

Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates

The U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customers to send mail and packages by the following dates: 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S.…

Tony R. Smock, 59, Dubois

Tony R. Smock, 59, of Dubois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana, from an unexpected brain aneurysm. Tony was born in Salem on August 21, 1967, to Benjamin and Joyce…

Marcella G. Weisheit, 89, Jasper

Marcella G. Weisheit, 89, of Jasper, formerly of Haysville, passed away at 7:39 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Serenity Springs Assisted Living in Jasper. Marcella was born in Martin County, Indiana, on September 17, 1937, to Virgil and Myrtle (Abel) Street. She married…

Bradley Huffines, 68, Huntingburg

Bradley Huffines, 68, of Huntingburg, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Jasper, with his companion, Phyllis Messmer, by his side. He is survived by three children, Jessica Phillips, Brice Huffines, and Bradley Huffines; one brother, Duane Huffines;…

Jasper addressing parking ordinance, waives ticket

Jasper–The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety waived a ticket for a downtown resident after he argued that language in a parking handout led him to believe he wasn’t breaking the ordinance. Shane Van Meter, who received a ticket on Aug. 26, argued that the rules, as written,…

Huntingburg Council sets 3.5% cap on 2027 pay ranges

The Huntingburg Common Council on Tuesday raised the top of 2027 pay ranges for city employees and elected officials to 3.5%, up a half point from the 3% written into most of next year’s proposed budget. The council passed two salary ordinances on the same night it introduced…

Schatz Insurance seeking Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Fall Harvest Day October 11 at the Dubois County Museum

Step inside the Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper, IN, on Sunday, October 11, to experience a wide variety of activities that happen on the farm in fall. It will be a delight to your senses and will invoke your quest to learn more. The museum will open from…

Holiday Foods Jasper hiring for Cashier/Carry-out, Meat, Bakery, and Produce Departments

Upcoming ribbon cuttings through the Jasper Chamber of Commerce

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…

The Dubois County Museum announces its upcoming programs.

Saturday, October 10: Storytime featuring books by children’s author Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are), 10:30 a.m. Join local musician Chris Dixon as he plays and starts the “Wild Rumpus” that Maurice Sendak speaks of in his book, “Where the Wild Things Are”. Storytime…