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. In February 1775 Benjamin Franklin wrote , “They who can…
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. To say that we were shocked, saddened, and outraged by…
Healthy Dubois County challenges the City of Jasper to publicly respond to the two articles published as both identify serious public health, ecological and financial risks associated with the proposed biomass incinerator. While Bud Hauersperger is quoted in a recent article as saying, “We’ve discussed it with each other off and on, but we are waiting…
The Freedom Makers of Dubois County would like to state we have not been a target of the IRS at any point since our founder Charmian Klem first formed our group in late 2009. It is a sad day when the Federal Government comes after people and groups like two of the recent scandals point…
Last week we saw the County Council debating spending another $375,000 to pave .55 miles of a county road. There was a lot of good discussion, but the one thing I want to point out is how the county initially approved $500,000 of EDIT funds two years ago to buy land to have the emergency…
When we pay taxes we always must remember liberty is worth fighting for. The history of the world shows that individuals will covet power over the masses. History shows where privileged families rule over nations as kings or queens, dictators rule by the force of a weapon and threats, and governments whose original purpose was to protect…
April marks the nation’s Month of the Military Child, and April 15 has been designated as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day. All we are asking is for you to wear purple on Monday, April 15. Purdue Extension–Dubois County is supporting the Purdue Operation: Military Kids program to raise awareness and show support for children…
Conservatives and various liberty groups are in a political battle with Senator President Pro Tempore David Long over the very meaning of States rights found in the Constitution over nullification. Senator Long is currently ignoring that power and making a play for a Constitutional Convention with the rest of the states in the union. In…
After reading the article in the DC Herald about Common Core State Standards, I started doing a bit of research. My findings left me in opposition of Common Core. My reasons follow. First, we in Indiana already have top notch standards, which leads me to have several lingering questions. How will adopting a national one-size-fits-all…
Your recent article, “Kalla Objects to Jasper Air Quality Permit for Jasper Power Plan,” informing the public that I am still working to protect our health, was appreciated, although the permit is an operating permit which will be far from optimal for air quality. The public should be aware that others also acted to protect…
