Jared Atkins

A report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights significant progress in reducing breast cancer mortality, with over 517,900 deaths averted in the United States since 1989. However, troubling trends have emerged, including a rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and persistent racial and geographic disparities. These issues resonate deeply in Indiana, where breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, online consumers in Indiana and across the United States are becoming prime targets for scams that can compromise personal and financial information. During this busy time of year, criminals intensify their fraudulent activities, utilizing fake websites, phishing emails, and social media fraud to exploit shoppers. These scams can lead to significant financial loss, especially if sensitive information like credit card details is stolen.

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

A unique charity event, “Toys for Tats,” will take place on Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots. The event offers participants the opportunity to receive a tattoo while contributing to a good cause.

The Dubois County Board of Commissioners convened on Monday morning to review a series of critical decisions regarding staffing and fiscal infrastructure, with a particular focus on the county's veterans and public safety.

The Dubois County Council met Monday afternoon at Jasper City Hall. Here is some of what was discussed.

Ralph L. Konerding, 82, of Mariah Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 16 th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Ralph was born February 18, 1942, in Fulda to Leo and Barbara (Waninger) Konerding.

The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), a nonprofit research and membership organization supporting the employee ownership community since 1981, is pleased to announce that Jasper Holdings, Inc. (JHI) was ranked the 27

In a recent post on the Town of Shoals' Facebook page, officials shared updates on several key projects aimed at improving the town's infrastructure and fostering community growth. These initiatives reflect Shoals' commitment to becoming a safer, more vibrant, and future-focused hometown.

The Ferdinand Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting began as normal with monthly reports from several town departments. New Chief of Police Rob Randle was in attendance as Tuesday was his first official day as the new Chief after being sworn in Tuesday morning at City Hall. Randle brought before the Council a request to hire four new full time police officer: Xander Poole, Winston Glenn, Alfred Braunecker, and Chase Snider. All four were approved for hire by the town pending the passing of all physicals, evaluations, and requirements. Chief Randle also gave an update on the police vehicle discussion from last month's meeting where sealed bids were read from both Sternbergs and John Jones Police vehicles for a new 2025 Dodge Durango for the Police Departments. Both bids came with several different bids based on trade in or no trade in, a stock vehicle, or decked out with all tools and equipment that police vehicles require. Randle stated they had traded in a 2013 and 2014 model Dodge Chargers for the new 2025 Dodge Durango that would be outfitted with all the equipment and delivered sometime in the near future.