When we first arrived in Jasper last winter to begin work on its Downtown and Riverfront Master Plan, we had a general knowledge of the community: it had a strong arts tradition, was the seat of Dubois County as embodied by a quintessential Courthouse Square, continued to be positively influenced by its German heritage, and…
This Thanksgiving we all need to the take time to sit back and relax and be thankful for the many things we have been blessed with. In addition, we also need to remember those who depend on us to get them through the tight spots in their life. In the daily political fights you can…
“Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Indiana. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized.” – House Joint Resolution No. 6 HJR-6 is a suggested amendment to our state constitution comprised…
Today I would like to express my opinion on a topic we’ve all talked about in our homes. A topic that on occasion gets some media attention, but not enough to actually change anything. I’m talking about the ever increasing holiday shopping hours around thanksgiving and how it affect the families of those working for…
This letter is in response to an article regarding an alleged “assault” by a bus driver, Don Astrike. I’ve known Mr. Astrike for 26 years and there is no one who cares more for our children than him. The parent/legal guardians, of the boys, have seen the video and have chosen not to press charges….
I would like thank everyone for their part in today’s ribbon cutting at Monster Recycling. We were very grateful for the public that were able to attend as well as all the elected officials that took time out of their day to join us during the monumental stepping stone our business has reached. We started…
[box]The following is a letter submitted to the editor regarding a reader’s opinion. These opinions do not reflect the opinions of the Dubois County Free Press or its staff, but we believe in providing a venue for individuals in our community to voice their opinions.[/box] For the first time in 17 years, the federal government…
The battle here in Dubois County and in Washington DC over Obamacare is the battle for the future of the economy and personal freedom. That is a bold statement, and I don’t use it lightly. If the conservatives in DC do not prevail, health insurance chaos will begin for each and every one of us….
Many persons have recently commented that it “appears” the biomass incinerator is dead, so HDC proposed a seven-point settlement offer. Mr. Kaiser and Mr. Schuetter blatantly misrepresented it to the public they supposedly serve. Five (settlement items) may equal seven at a Jasper USB meeting but that math wouldn’t pass elementary school. Jasper government thwarting…
“The Egyptian Military did a big favor for its country, the US, and the world when it ousted President Mohammed Morsi and his Jihadist Muslim Brotherhood. The only one disappointed by this was our very own President, Barack Hussein Obama.”
