State of the City, Expert coming to address teen substance use, avian flu still around, more

ByMatthew Crane Reading Time: 3 minutes

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

Issue #9

That’s JP Stemle on the ladder directing efforts to fight a fire at Ackerman Oil in 2012.

From Dubois County

Hi Reader

I put that image up today because I just remember wondering how to cover a fire like that one at Ackerman Oil in 2012.

You could see the smoke from the Huntingburg Airport.

Trying to stay out of the firefighters’ way, fumbling with my Motorola Razr phone in the bright light, I attempted to capture some photos, not knowing I had hit the B&W filter.

The fire was contained, and the environmental impact was minimized because of the highly trained professionals in the fire department and employees at the company.

We’ve come a long way since then and learned a lot. Thanks for following us.

In today’s issue, we’ve got a write-up of the Jasper Mayor’s State of the City address. The numbers are dense in the beginning, but it seems Jasper’s looking good budget-wise and a lot was accomplished in 2024.

Dubois County CARES is excited about bestselling author Jessica Lahey presenting a free seminar on youth substance use. Lahey has written two bestsellers and is seen as an expert on how to talk with kids about substance use.

Check out the story for some interesting myths getting busted and eye-opening stats on teen substance use in Dubois County.

Also, Southridge has become a mentor high school in a program that helps students earn college credits and even associate degrees while in high school, saving them money and getting them further along in their careers.

Check these stories out and more in today’s issue.

From Dubois County with love.

Matt Crane

p.s. we didn’t have any obituaries today.

Today’s Headlines

We captured this image as Jodi Routson was named an Athenian last September. She’s been added to the display at the Dubois County Museum. The Rotary Club also announced Olympian Lilly King will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event.

?Jasper Mayor highlights city’s financial health and department achievements?

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?Expert to address youth substance use in Dubois County?

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?Jodi Routson ATHENA display unveiled; Lilly King announced as this year’s keynote speaker?

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?Southridge High School early college prep success sets up mentorship?

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?Jasper Downtown Revitalization Project construction update?

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?Avian Influenza outbreak confirmed in multiple Indiana counties including Pike and Gibson?

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?Dubois County Leadership Academy team makes donation to Dove House?

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?Vincennes University to host a Bilingual Spring Admissions and Financial Aid Night?

Employment

We’ve listed a few of the most recent additions to the DC Jobs Board below. Check out all the job opportunities by clicking here: Employment?

Contact Amy at amy@duboiscountyfreepress.com or 812-639-9650 if you would like to list openings on our website.

?Being for Others seeking Director of Operations in Jasper, IN?

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?Dr. Lesley Kizior seeking Dental Assistant?

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?Indiana Furniture hiring for Sales Support Coordinator (Customer Service)?

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?Ruxer seeking Car and Light Truck Technician?

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?Ruxer seeking Automotive Sales Representative?

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?Indiana Furniture seeking Production Supervisor?

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BTW, you can check out all the great things going on in the community on our community calendar. See it here.?

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