I have lived in Jasper for the past eight years. Eight years living in one of the most beautiful parts of Indiana, and having the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with many kind and generous people throughout Dubois County. There is something truly special about this place. From the rolling hills of Southern Indiana…
On behalf of all the members at VFW Post 2366 and American Legion Post 109 of Huntingburg, we would like to thank all our volunteers and players who participated in our 2025 Annual Veterans Golf Scramble that took place on June 22nd, 2025, at Huntingburg Country Club. Also, a big thank you and shout out…
After reading that Governor Mike Braun intends to turn Indiana into a state that can meet the increased demand for energy that the future may require by providing nuclear power to lure new large-load electricity customers into Indiana, I feel compelled to respond. What is left unsaid in this equation is the devastation to the…
Currently, the Lochmueller Group is working on preparing the Needs and Purpose Statement for the Mid-States Corridor, and they have released the draft statement for the Dubois County portion of the road. To find out the needs of Dubois County, they talked to the eight largest companies in the county, the airport, and two “economic…
The Huntingburg City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 8, 2025 was rather interesting. The Mid-States Corridor was again on the agenda; and, both the Mid-States Corridor RDA and the Property Rights Alliance (PRA) were in attendance. If the number of supporters, for both sides, is indicative of how the people of Dubois County feel about…
Since the late 1980s the people of Dubois county have suffered through four separate studies for a new highway bypassing Jasper and Huntingburg before it became a more regional route when the current and fifth study for the Mid-States Corridor was proposed. It’s no surprise that farmers and landowners along the route are especially up…
“You are being sentimental and emotional; it is just land.” Statements such as these accompanied with languid apologies, have been echoed by representatives and proponents of the Mid-States Corridor. The debates regarding this proposed road have largely focused on landowners, property rights, and reported need for such a road. The behavioral health repercussions of the…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established in 1964. It was created to promote recreational opportunities and protect natural areas, water resources, and cultural sites in the United States. Funding comes from offshore oil and gas revenues, not from taxpayers. It was established with the majority of support from both political parties to…
Proponents of the Mid-States Corridor continue to bring up the potential economic benefits, the growth that will result, and the “business need” for this project. So, let’s look at it from a business perspective. During my professional business career, I worked on several strategic business plans. Part of the process included doing a S.W.O.T. analysis….
I would like to thank the Dubois County Commissioners for not following the example of the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, Governor Mike Braun, and INDOT of putting the cart before the horse on the Mid-States Corridor Project. After multiple studies over 40 years have shown that the road known as the Mid-States Corridor in…
