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Former Governor Evan Bayh and Secretary of State candidate Beau Bayh to attend Dubois County Democratic Party Meet & Mingle
Jasper–The Dubois County Democratic Party invites residents from across Southern Indiana to attend its upcoming Meet & Mingle with Democratic Candidates on Saturday, September 26, at the Jasper VFW. The event will provide voters with a unique opportunity to meet Democratic…
Dominick Tedeschi, DO joins Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine residency – Jasper
Jasper–Dominick Tedeschi, DO has joined Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Jasper, where he will serve as core faculty and provide care to patients at the residency clinic. Dr. Tedeschi is returning to the program where he completed his family medicine residency through…
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John T. Robinson, 79, Dubois
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John T. Robinson, 79, of Dubois, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper. John was born in Dallas, Texas, and he always held true to being a “Texan,” where he received his education from Texas A&M, his commission as an…
Water main break affecting East 34th Street, Villa Drive, and 36th Street (repaired)
Jasper–The Jasper Municipal Water Department is currently working on a water main break at the corner of East 34th Street and Villa Drive. This will affect 26 water customers in this immediate area, including East 34th Street up to East 36th Street. Water will be shut off while…
Vincennes University names veteran educator Dr. Travis Madison as new dean of Jasper campus
JASPER — Vincennes University has appointed Dr. Travis Madison as its new Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus following a...
Dr. Travis Madison appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean at Vincennes University Jasper
Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced Dr. Travis Madison as the new Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. The decision was made after the university conducted a nationwide search for the next leader of the Jasper campus.…
Tax abatement moves Woodworks development forward
Jasper–The Jasper Economic Development Commission approved a 10-year phased property tax abatement for Woodworks LLC’s redevelopment of the former Indiana Furniture/Indiana Desk building on Mill Street, scoring the project 96 out of 100 points at Wednesday’s meeting. The board’s…
Sylvan “Syl” L. Jahn, 92, Jasper
Sylvan “Syl” L. Jahn, 92, of Jasper, passed away at 5:43 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. Sylvan was born in Jasper on April 6, 1934, to Henry and Rosetta (Dick) Jahn. He married Mary Helen Schitter on April 25, 1964, at St. Joseph’s Catholic…
Patoka 2000 seeks community support for bridge beautification, Pluck a Duck event
Patoka 2000, a committee of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, is seeking community support for two upcoming initiatives aimed at beautifying the Patoka River Bridge area. Pluck a DuckThe annual Pluck a Duck event, formerly known as the Duck Race, will be held Saturday, Sept. 26,…