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Daughters of Isabella September meeting minutes

Regent Marge Beckman called the monthly meeting to order of the Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 on Monday, September 14, at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Jasper. Ann Rasche led the prayer, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The draping of the Chapter was…

Commissioners advance limited zoning proposal as moratorium expiration approaches

The Dubois County Board of Commissioners voted Monday, Sept. 21, at its regular meeting to move forward with a $28,000 contract with consulting firm American Structurepoint to draft a limited zoning ordinance covering large-scale developments — solar, battery storage, data…

Dubois County Historical Society seminar to reveal new findings about Buffalo Trace Trail

The Dubois County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 EDT on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Dubois County Museum, 2704 N Newton St, Jasper. A catered dinner will be served. The program will feature David Drake sharing new findings on the Buffalo Trace Trail, focusing on the…

Vivian A. Biggerstaff, 86, Jasper

Vivian A. Biggerstaff, 86, of Jasper, passed away with her daughter by her side at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasper. Vivian was born in Evansville on December 6, 1939, to Roy Charles and Dorothy Bostick. She married Paul L.…

Jasper Health & Wellness Summit set for November 14 at The Parklands

Focused Fitness will host the Jasper Health & Wellness Summit, a full day of expert talks and conversation, on Saturday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Parklands in Jasper. The event features eight speakers covering topics organizers say patients often find…

Letter: Income tax increase would hurt

Regarding the article on the income tax increase, the increase would mean every family at $ 50,000 would see an increase of just under $350.00 per year. That seems quite excessive to the average family. Especially when they are trying to pay higher food costs, higher gas costs,…

Turpin graduates from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking & earns Wharton Leadership Certificate

Darek Turpin, vice president and portfolio manager, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate on June 4, 2026. Darek joined Springs Valley in 2016 as an Investment Administrator and has steadily advanced throughout…

Little and Junior Miss Herbstfest pageant contestants announced

The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Little and Junior Miss Queen Pageant is set for Friday, September 25, 2026, at Huntingburg City Park starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. A group of 15 contestants are competing for the title of 2026 Little Miss Herbstfest, who will be crowned by Little Miss…

Huntingburg Herbstfest crowns 2026 royalty

The Huntingburg Herbstfest Queen Pageant was held Sunday night at Market Street Park in Huntingburg. Amerynn Fetter was crowned Miss Herbstfest. Fetter is a 2026 graduate of Southridge High School and is currently a freshman at the University of Southern Indiana. She is the…

TableX unveils new brand and digital experience

Jasper–TableX, a commercial table company serving the contract furniture industry since 1998, has unveiled a new brand identity and website centered on the idea that started the company: tables shouldn’t be complicated. The launch represents more than a new look for TableX. It…

City of Jasper seeking Water & Gas Department Filter Operator

April N. Best, 45, Huntingburg

April N. Best, 45, of Huntingburg, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 1, 1981, to Ike and Vicky Best. April graduated from Southridge High School in 2000 and attended Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois, where she received her…