Restaurants in Dubois County are being hit by a scam that involves ordering large amounts of food for nonexistent events. Becky Menke at Cool Beans Cafe in Huntingburg took a call recently that was routed through the state’s hearing and speech impaired telephone system called Relay Indiana. The system allows a hearing or speech impaired…
“Shall Jasper Public Library issue bonds to finance the construction of a new public library located at South Newton Street, Jasper, Indiana (the “Project”), which Project is estimated to cost not more than $7,300,000 and is estimated to increase the property tax rate for debt service by a maximum of $0.0534 per $100 of assess…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
