“Go see the world and then when you are ready … come back home. It will always be here.” That is what my dad said to me after I graduated high school. I grew up in the country outside of Dubois. My parents still live in my quaint childhood home. It’s their own slice of…
To the Editor, In regards to the Mid-States Corridor project, I’ve been trying my best to be informed and attempt to keep my personal emotions from clouding my best judgment. Yes, my family’s property is at stake, but am I being selfish? Am I considering only my wants and needs before the betterment of all…
As residents of Dubois county, we are facing a potential travesty. Most people are unaware of the routes of the Mid-States Corridor and how they and others will be affected. EVERYONE will have family, neighbors, friends, or themselves impacted. Go to the Mid-States Corridor website, download the high-resolution map (slow download), and zoom in on…
I propose to the citizens of Dubois County a survey to see how many people are for the Midstate Corridor and how many are against it. We may be surprised by the results; good or bad! If done right, and that will be the key, the impact to economic growth, new mid-cost housing startups (which…
Simply put, government spending does not drive economic development. I can point you to multiple studies by multiple people but at a high level it is a zero sum gain. Government takes from you and spends it on X. Even infrastructure, which is what government does well, does nothing to drive growth in or around…
This Thanksgiving we all need to the take time to sit back and relax and be thankful for the many things we have been blessed with. In addition, we also need to remember those who depend on us to get them through the tight spots in their life. In the daily political fights you can…
In the next three to four months, a very important point in time will occur for Dubois County and our potential economic and individual growth. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will be evaluating future projects to improve Indiana’s transportation network and that includes the potential Interstate 67. This proposed Interstate would run from Owensboro…
“What to do about Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) funds?” is the question many are asking themselves. This discussion is occurring with 2013 budget discussions under way among our elected officials. Now that the electorate is starting to realize the scope of what an EDIT is being used for, many disagree with those uses. People are frustrated as they have seen…
Recently, the subject of a new Interstate in Dubois County has arisen. While running for Jasper City Council I had heard about this while on the campaign trail, and did my own research into the subject. We need to understand, as a county, that if we truly want economic growth and to entice our kids…
