Special from Ferdinand News After more than a year of planning, renovation and prayers, St. Benedict’s Brew Works has scheduled its brewery ribbon cutting and Oktoberfest celebration for Saturday, October 10, on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand. St. Benedict’s Brew Works, 860 E. 10th St. in the Sisters’ former art studio, is the…
Special from Ferdinand News The Ferdinand Town Hall was packed Tuesday night. Half of the attendees were Forest Park government students working for some extra credit. But most of the remainder were residents on a mission. They live in the Holiday Lake area and have heard (and seen evidence in preparation) that a cell tower is slated to go up on…
All would, for the most part, agree. It was good while it lasted. Councilwoman Debbie Johnson was the bearer of bad tidings at the Ferdinand Town Council meeting Tuesday night (August 11). Paul Voegerl Jr. with Monster Recycling has departed the state. His father, Paul Sr., has been maintaining the business but since the bottom…
Special from Ferdinand News Ferdinand was the first community in Dubois County to issue tax abatements back in 1991. On Tuesday night, the Town Council approved two new abatement requests. Jenna Mitchell and Brent Geyer, representing Webb Wheel Products, Inc., explained the company plans to add a hub and drum assembly plant in Ferdinand’s industrial…
In comparison with, say, Vienna, Austria (1155) or even Salem, Massachusettes (1626), Ferdinand’s birth in 1840 might seem like a blink of an eye ago. But, 175 years have passed since Rev. Joseph Kundek created his idyllic community when the State of Indiana was a mere 24 years old and still covered in primeval forests. That same year, Queen Victoria…
Special from Ferdinand News The aroma of succulent, slow roasting meat sizzling over a wood-filled grill wafts across the lined parking lot — the first indication that something special awaits within. PJ’s Barbecue opened a scant four weeks ago and has taken the town by storm. The brainchild of Paul “PJ” Johannemann and his brother Mark (known…
Special from the Ferdinand News Water — it’s something no one can do without. It can also pose a challenge. Over the last year or so, various residents have addressed the town council with water problems from flooding to overflowing ditches. Often the council has no answers and the problems are such that they have no jurisdiction. Councilwoman Debbie Johnson has been working with Judi Brown,…
In comparison with, say, Vienna, Austria (1155) or even Salem, Massachusettes (1626), Ferdinand’s birth in 1840 might seem like a blink of an eye ago. But, 175 years have passed since Rev. Joseph Kundek created his idyllic community when the State of Indiana was a mere 24 years old and still covered in primeval forests. That same year, Queen Victoria…
There was at least one unexpected announcement at the Ferdinand Town Council meeting Tuesday night. After giving his report, Police Chief Ricky Patton gave official notice. His wife has accepted a new position with MasterBrand and the couple will be moving to Lexington, N.C. in mid-October. He said he would like to stay until a…
Family Dollar store has purchased land in Birdseye at the corner of SR 145 and SR 64 and has begun excavation to level the ground for building. According to Bryn Winburn, public and media relations manager with Family Dollar general offices, the store is scheduled to open in the fall and will hire between eight and ten employees. Said Winburn, “We look to hire from…
