I and three of my grandkids went to see the Disney movie “Hoppers” over the weekend. The movie is about a mean old mayor named Jerry who is trying to build a road over a pond and a beautiful nature area called the Glades. There is a young girl named Mabel, trying to save the…
I wish to respond to a letter posted by Sue Elsperman on February 26 about the proposed Mid-States Corridor. She said “it is a generational investment in the long-term health, quality of life, and resilience of our communities. After decades of analysis, planning, and waiting, we now have an opportunity to secure transportation infrastructure that will…
Dubois County has a rich history and a strong sense of community rooted in hard work, faith, family, and innovation. As Lieutenant Governor and District 74 State Representative, I had the privilege of working alongside many of you to chart a course that positions our communities for generational success. Governor Braun joins a long line…
First, as we enter the season of Hoosier Hysteria and March Madness, I wish to congratulate all the basketball teams in the state for their dedication and loyalty, and the student bodies’ support of each and every school at every grade level. Good luck in the tournaments! Second, another madness that all Hoosiers of our…
One hundred and seventy-five years ago, on February 22, 1851, Johann Frederich Closterman purchased 80 acres of land from Herman Henry Reutepohler, who had received the original patent to the land from the United States of America General Land Office signed by President John Tyler on August 1, 1844. Johann and his family built a…
In 2022, Jasper was the winner of the Strong Town Contest. I nominated Jasper in the contest because I believe that Jasper is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Here is what the Strong Town organization wrote about Jasper after we won. A place that gets things done. Nestled in the…
For all of us who drive on Highway 231, it is clear that we have a traffic problem with the large number of semi-tractor-trailers and the increasing daily vehicle traffic. This traffic issue can be resolved with the construction of the Corridor. The Corridor is for all of the citizens of Dubois County. Perhaps, most…
Like many of us, this bitterly cold January day, I remain stuck at home, and I am grateful for the many people shoveling us out, helping their neighbors, and keeping us informed. As I watch the drifting snow literally bury my car, the old questions of “bigger is better,” and “what is prosperity?” flood my…
In his recent letter to the editor, “Mid-States Corridor an investment in the future”, Doug Bawel, President and CEO of Jasper Engine and their subsidiary JET Transit, told us: “If people knew of the armaments that travel through Jasper many times daily, they would be terrified.” He made a similar claim at the August 14th…
I read with great interest Mr. Doug Bawel’s letter with regards to the Mid-States Corridor. I was struck by his statements about forward thinkers and naysayers. I would have expected nothing less from a donor to the Mid-States Corridor RDA. US 231 is not a new highway as Mr. Bawels alluded. It was on the…
