I am writing this because I am deeply troubled by President Trump’s recent comments calling Somali people “garbage.” Even when individuals commit fraud, it is wrong — and dangerous — to condemn an entire culture. Our democracy depends on respecting the dignity of every person and responding to wrongdoing through due process, not dehumanization. I…
A response to “Answering some questions about the Mid-States Corridor” I respect anyone willing to put their name on an argument. When a project carries a price tag in the billions, the standard for “honest, truthful, and non-biased” information must be equally high. In a recent letter to the Dubois County Free Press, Dubois Strong…
In rural Dubois County most of us get our electricity through Dubois REC, which has continued to do an excellent job of serving our community. As a cooperative, Dubois REC purchases our power through Hoosier Energy. While Hoosier Energy continues to balance energy needs to deliver the best product at a good price, unfortunately there…
I feel that I must respond to the claims about the proposed Mid-States Corridor, which were made in the recent letter from the Executive Director of Dubois Strong, which indicated that this highway is being sold to the public not to make the towns any better, but to make Jasper even bigger. The author claimed…
Recently, many questions have been asked about the benefits of the Mid-States Corridor in public meetings, on social media, and in regular conversation. I wanted to take these questions and attempt to consolidate many specific questions into broad questions and answers. I will be the first to tell you, I both personally and professionally believe…
Lies, deceit, manipulation, and conflicts of interest are words that come to mind when analyzing what has been going on with the people pushing the Mid-States Corridor as a needed project for the future prosperity of Dubois County and all Southwest Indiana. So let me clarify who those “people” are. They include INDOT leadership Commissioner…
A recent post on the Hoosiers for the Mid-States Corridor Facebook page states that 80% of the cost for the Mid-States Corridor will come from the federal government; and, since the federal government is going to spend this money anyway, we should support the Corridor Project. In other words, we should waste tax payers money…
The Mid-States Corridor project threatens the very heart of our small communities in Dubois, Martin and Daviess counties, as well as 12 surrounding counties. It promises to carve a four-lane highway through our peaceful neighborhoods. Our rich and vibrant history will be stripped away. Farms that have nourished our families for generations face destruction, and wetlands that…
When all else fails, start using the word “connectivity” to try to justify a transportation project. That is exactly the approach INDOT, the Lochmueller Group, and proponents of the proposed Mid-States Corridor continue to try to do. Since the purpose and need could NOT be based on improved safety or improved congestion like originally communicated,…
The Dubois County Sheriff requested to hire two new deputies to investigate online child predators. Whether you want to admit it or not, this is a massive problem worldwide with the availability of social media to our children. Contrary to popular belief, Dubois County is not excluded from this evil. We are all aware of…
