Having lost a sense of individual civic responsibility, it is we, the people, who must be held accountable for the fine mess the politicians have created. Through our own disengagement, and a failure to challenge their corrupt, special interest driven agendas, we have given the green light for the foolishness that now passes for governance….
I am sure most of you have heard about the thousands of illegal alien children crossing our border daily, an estimated 65,000 unaccompanied minors. Our government, the government that is supposed to be protecting our borders, issued a directive to border patrol telling them to allow unaccompanied minors into our country. These kids allegedly walked…
It is a wonder to observe the fawning love affair of the world for genocidal Palestinian maniacs. While, Israel, the sole democracy in the Middle East goes about its business, busily producing Nobel Prize winners, cutting edge technologies, and a world-class economy, its barbarian adversaries in the Gaza strip, seventh century throwbacks, spend their time…
As I was drawing to the end a very dynamic and thought provoking Survivor of Suicide Support Group meeting, my cell phone was buzzing out of control. Another suicide loss survivor’s phone also started to ring and she announced Robin Williams had died from an apparent suicide. Needless to say our meeting went into overtime…
Friday’s job fair at The Ruxer Gym on Jasper’s VUJC campus was a success for both employers and those seeking employment. This is not the first job fair that has been organized by Congressman Larry Bucshon, each year since being elected the Congressman has hosted job fairs across the 8th district. Last year, job fairs…
This week, Congressman Larry Bucshon is hosting a job fair in Dubois County. I am here to say that this is not only the wrong place to hold a job fair, but that it shows just how out of touch the congressman is with the people of Indiana’s 8th District. Dubois County has been fortunate…
Is money from the gas tax to fund a walking path in Jasper really an appropriate use? I would think not. The reason why is simple. Money collected from taxes on gas and well pretty much anything that has to do with driving is meant to be spent on the upkeep of our nations roads….
From State Representative Mark Messmer: Unless you work in the insurance industry, or know it very well, chances are the word insurance is enough to make your eyes glaze over. There is no denying that it can be a dry, tedious topic. However, you may be surprised to know that there are a couple insurance…
I spent much of my day reading the write-ups and social media comments on “Operation Big Brother” that took place in Dubois County during the morning hours of June 5, 2014. I’m so proud of the law enforcement who work tirelessly to stop the rampant spread of drugs in our community.I also have spent the day…
Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz reads a proclamation honoring the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. The Jasper Chamber of Commerce works with businesses, merchants, and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life in the City of Jasper, Indiana. Chambers of Commerce have contributed to the economic life of Indiana for more than a…
