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County Council approves half million dollar purchase of 50 acres next to park
County Council approved the purchase of two parcels of land adjacent to the Dubois County Park at the meeting on Monday evening The parcels are split into one ten acre plot with a residence on it; the second parcel is 40 acres classified as agricultural land but is wooded. The council discussed the purchased price…
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Utility Service Board still has questions; no public forum date set for biomass questions
The big news at the public meeting concerning the public forum was that there was no news. The City Council and the Jasper Utility Service Board (USB) met in a closed executive session to discuss the power plant proposal and decide on the agenda for the public forum. According to USB Chairman Wayne Schuetter the…
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John Burger states his side
John Burger (democrat) is the third candidate in the Jasper Mayoral Race. Although he has not written a statement regarding the biomass power plant during an interview yesterday and Monday he stated he was against the proposed biomass power plant. “I don’t want Jasper to be a guinea pig for this plant.” Burger said. He…
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Wow! $1 off of when you spend $10 at Old School Cafe
Get $1 off of when you spend $10 at Old School Cafe! We feature specialty sandwiches and great old school memorabilia. Enjoy our specialty sandwiches: Wildcat Reuben Philly Cheese Steak French Dip We also cater and host private parties. Check out our article on the Dubois County Free Press here. Print this coupon by clicking…
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Jasper Chamber challenges politicians to fight a clean fight
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce has challenged the candidates in this year’s election. Local politicians were invited to sign the Political Civility Challenge. In signing the challenge they are agreeing to conduct their campaigns with integrity and respect for their opponents. On hand to sign the challenge were Rick Stradtner (Democrat Council at Large), Jim…
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Bombers fall to league leading Quincy Gems
June 25, 2011 – The Dubois County Bombers faced off against the league-leading Quincy Gems Saturday night and were defeated 4-0. Quincy starter T.J. Kendzora was almost untouchable, pitching a complete game shutout. Kendzora allowed just three hits and struck out seven, which was the main story Saturday. Ryan Rizzi (South Suburban College) pitched a…
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Bob Ruxer spoke to the Common Council last night
Bob Ruxer told a story. He told a story about a dream he had the night before coming to speak at the Jasper Common Council meeting. In front of the Council and another packed room he described how in his dream Wayne Place, Arnold Habig, and Alvin Ruxer stood over at 15th Street across from…
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Jasper Utility Service Board explains the lease; Breedlove looking for Dioxin answer; Kreilein debunks data
Monday’s Utility Service Board meeting released information concerning the lease negotiations between the City of Jasper and Twisted Oak Corp. The announcement: It was standing room only as the meeting began with an announcement from Chairman Wayne Schuetter. “During Friday we were involved in negotiations from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening…
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Natural gas rate hike coming in October’s statement for Jasper residents
The Jasper Utility Service Board announced a rate hike would go into effect on October’s billing statement. The last hike was in 1995 and a gas rate study was conducted in 2003. At that time the study recommended a 1.5% increase but the Utility Service Board declined to increase rates. As the economy has become…
