The notion of a universal basic income (UBI) is quite popular these days, and is undergoing pilot tests in a few countries. The idea has created some strange bedfellows as support develops, and there are both practical and philosophical problems with it. Still, I think UBI is a provocative idea that everyone should consider with…
Sometimes, when there is a water leak, residents are told to boil their water; other times they aren’t. This raised some questions recently as Jasper experienced several water line breaks around the Fourth of July holiday. Tim Doersam, Jasper’s Gas & Water Manager, took some time to explain the reasoning behind boil orders being issued…
In total, more than $300,000 given to community through Operation Round Up grants Trustees for the Dubois REC Operation Round Up fund met last month to award grants to local groups and organizations. In this grant cycle, the co-op topped more than $300,000 in grants, as nine organizations received a total $12,323 in June. This…
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, is hosting an exhibit by Posey County folk artist Tom Wintczak. The show will run from July 17 through August 31. The “Value in Folk Art” exhibit includes ceramics in the style of Early American settlers and Fraktur painting that was used to embellish documents of various kinds….
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of 14 blueberry bushes from a residence near Birdseye. According to deputies, someone dug up the blueberry bushes from the residence owned by Scott Huff sometime between September of 2016 and Saturday, July 15. The blueberry bushes were described as being well-established, about six to six-and-a-half…
The Jasper Public Library Board is putting out a call for any interested businesses that would like to use a portion of the Hoosier Desk building as a future location. The 3,000 square foot boiler building is attached to the rear of the portion of the former factory adjacent to Mill Street and flanks a…
The Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 State of the City and School Address at the Huntingburg Old Town Hall, 309 N. Geiger St., on Friday, July 21, 2017. Doors will open at 8:00 am and the address will begin at 8:15 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Mayor Denny Spinner will…
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Delphi Police Department and the Indiana State Police are requesting assistance to identify the person depicted in this sketch who is believed to be connected to the murders of Abigail J. “Abby” Williams and Liberty Rose Lynn “Libby” German. The two teenage girls went missing February 13 and their…
Below, you’ll find the full schedule of events for this week’s Dubois County 4-H Fair. For more information,visit https://extension.purdue.edu/dubois/Pages/default.aspx Sunday, July 16 Animal/Livestock Check-in: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Beef Check-in-CtB 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Swine Check-in- SwB 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Dairy Check-in-CtB 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.- Poultry/Ducks/Turkey Check-in-SAB…
Next Act, Inc., the local nonprofit arts organization that purchased the Astra Theatre and is currently partnered with Seufert Construction completing a major renovation of the historic theater, is seeking to expand its board of directors. First formed in October 2014, the Next Act has operated with six volunteer board members while having nine available…
