Do people in this area not understand basic cause and effect? “Why are our politicians not listening to us on the Mid-States Corridor?” BECAUSEYOUVOTEDFORTHEM You had MULTIPLE opportunities to repudiate the people pushing the corridor, and not only did you fail in that, you sent them to DC and the governor’s mansion! You all wrap…
by Laura Seger McAninch Even if 10,000 taxpayers sign a petition against building a major highway known as the Mid-States Corridor, the RDA will not hesitate to push forward ??and build it – this comment was directly made by the RDA board to my father at their quarterly meeting on May 2nd, 2025. How does…
“ALASI cancels Festival Latino 2025 due to growing safety concerns for immigrant community” It has hit home in our communities. A joyful family festival has to be cancelled for “safety concerns.” “Safety concerns.” I am heartbroken. I am angry that it is this way for so many fine people in this country. In this county….
It’s a sunny day, and you have finally broken free from the monotony of stop-and-go traffic. As your two beautiful children in the backseat sing along to the radio, your wife nudges you to swing through the coffee shop. Holding fresh lattes, you pull out and turn down an old country road instead of hitting…
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to permit the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, many of whom have lived and worked honestly in our country for years, is deeply troubling. These individuals are not criminals; they are neighbors, workers, and contributors to our communities. To uproot them without clear justification is not only unwise—it is profoundly unkind….
I was born and raised in Huntingburg and have lived my life in this area; I never expected to live in a world so filled with distrust and fear of others. It saddens me that our Latin family can not come together as a group to enjoy and rejoice in their heritage. Maybe we should…
Our elected officials should be aware of their duty to comply with Indiana’s Open Door Laws and Access Public Record Act. Those laws are sometimes referred to as Sunshine laws, APRA, or public meeting laws. The philosophy behind these two laws is that all people are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs…
As Congress weighs the latest budget reconciliation bill, it’s important to take a step back and consider how these decisions will affect everyday people in Dubois County and across Indiana. Reducing federal spending and promoting self-reliance are important goals for Congressman Messmer, but some of the proposed changes could unintentionally create more problems than they…
While the Mid-States Corridor (MSC) project office is no longer accepting public comments for Tier 2, I still think it’s important to share our concerns with the community. Please read this article about Vincennes and all of Southern Indiana being a hot spot for human trafficking. Residents of Dubois County don’t want a corridor that…
In the draft Purpose and Needs Statement recently published by the Lochmueller Group, they spoke to eight companies and three agencies (all of whom support the Mid-States Corridor project) within Dubois County to determine what this county needs. Aren’t we lucky that these eleven entities know what’s best for all of us. They have shown…
