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🌱 How a hangar lease fight could impact Huntingburg’s regional airport future
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In today's newsletter:
- How a hangar lease fight could impact Huntingburg’s regional airport future
- Huntingburg and Jasper communities mourn the passing of Donald “Donnie” Knies
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Huntingburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Misty; fog this morning, with a high of 63 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds may break; breezy, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
- Saturday: Low clouds and warm, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jasper Flight Services, Airport Authority negotiate hangar lease renewal (duboiscountyfreepress.com) — Negotiations over a key hangar lease at Huntingburg’s regional airport could shape future costs and services for local flyers and businesses. Dubois County Flight Services and the Airport Authority are debating how much rent should rise, trading competing appraisals and new proposals. Talks are paused while the authority seeks more detail from its consultant before choosing a path forward.
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Find out what's happening in Huntingburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Donald E. 'Donnie' Knies, 71, Jasper (duboiscountyfreepress.com) — Huntingburg readers are remembering Donald “Donnie” Knies, who was born in Huntingburg in 1954 and later made his home in Jasper. The 71-year-old longtime ANR Pipeline mechanic and Redemption Christian Church member died Tuesday at home, surrounded by family. Private family services are planned, and friends can share condolences online.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Touch B.A.S.E Senior Fitness @ Fort Branch
Fort Branch Public Library , 107 E Locust St , Fort Branch
9:00 am - Stables Tours
The Stables at the French Lick Resort , 8670 IN-56 , West Baden Springs
10:00 am - Library Closed
Columbia Township Public Library , 210 South Main , Oakland City
10:00 am - Afternoon Tea
West Baden Springs Hotel , 8538 W Baden Ave , West Baden Springs
2:00 pm - Carriage Rides
West Baden Springs Hotel , 8538 W Baden Ave , West Baden Springs
4:00 pm - End of the Month Book Club
Dubois Branch Library , 5506 E Main St , Dubois
6:30 pm - Rock Creek Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Washington Catholic
Washington Catholic Schools , 201 NE 2nd St , Washington
2:00 pm - Adult Education
Crawford County Public Library , 203 Indiana Ave , English
3:00 pm - Seven Stories, Seven Principles
EVPL East - Auditorium
3:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Orleans Public Library , 174 N Maple St , Orleans
5:00 pm - AFTERNOON TEA & TOUR
French Lick Springs Hotel , 8670 IN-56 , French Lick
12:30 pm - LIVE MUSIC IN THE ATRIUM
West Baden Springs Hotel , 8538 W Baden Ave , West Baden Springs
5:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Huntingburg. Apply here.
- The Waters of Huntingburg posted a job opening for Cook in Huntingburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntingburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jasper
- 2026 Dynasty Baseball: Veteran Hitters to Sell (fantasysixpack.net)
- Pauline Avonel White, 78 (duboiscountyfreepress.com)
Santa Claus
- How ‘Santa Claus' took center stage in legal battle (morrowcountysentinel.com)
- Santa's Reindeer Ranch offers tours throughout the holiday season (14news.com)
- 5 Christmas Movies You Should Definitely Watch This Year - Geeks + Gamers (geeksandgamers.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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