ROI invites Indiana Uplands residents to participate in housing survey
Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc. (ROI), is encouraging interested citizens to share their impressions and opinions about the current housing market in the Indiana Uplands. The Uplands includes Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen, and Washington Counties. To participate in the study, complete the online survey regarding your perceptions of the current […]
Letter: Riverview a win-win for area
Thank you to all who attended the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s public hearing regarding the agency’s proposed air permit for Riverview Energy’s innovative direct coal-hydrogenation project in Dale, Ind. After nearly a year of informal community sessions conducted by a small group of well-meaning, but misinformed opponents, the hearing was a productive step in getting concerns and comments out […]
Christmas schedule at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church
The public is welcome to join the Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, as they celebrate Christmas in the Archabbey Church. All times are Central Time. On Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, vigils will begin at 7 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 10 p.m. The Mass of Christmas Day will be […]
Letter: IDEM has failed to satisfy its obligations in coal-to-diesel
We believe it’s one of just a couple of coal plants of any kind being proposed now in the U.S. that has a good chance of being built. Earthjustice and other organizations have just called on Indiana to reject the Spencer County plant and have submitted a letter/official comment that explains, “‘The ‘Riverview’ development would […]
Lego train model on display at Museum
On Saturday, December 15, 10-4pm, all are invited to come see the Christmas LEGO Model Train at the museum. Donnie and Lori Richardson will return to the museum with their model train set made entirely of LEGOs. Also that day, the museum volunteers will present a 10:30 a.m. storytime for the children with a trains/LEGOs […]
Huntingburg Council: $39K funding will help with property values
The Huntingburg Common Council approved $39,000 to a grant program to assist low-income residents with necessary home repairs. The council had already agreed to contribute $30,000 as their part of the program but $39,000 will maximize those points for the city’s application. The funding will be used to ensure the city receives as many points […]
Seminar: Conversation about ineffective charity work needs to begin
A woman notices that while her bucket is full of water, there are people in her community whose buckets are empty. So the woman shares her water to fill those peoples’ buckets. Seeing that it is good to share her water, she continues to do so for many years until one day, a woman with […]
State development corporation recognizes GAB for small business loans
German American Bank’s utilization of the US SBA 504 loan program for small businesses was recognized by Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation at its annual meeting. German American tied with First Merchants for the most SBA 504 loan approved in 2018. German American had six loans approved for small businesses in its communities. At the […]
4-H Night at Jasper Library
The Purdue Extension will host a 4-H Night at the Jasper Public Library Tuesday, December 18, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. Youth and families are invited to come and learn more about projects and activities that can be done through 4-H. The event will feature activities based on the forestry and wildlife projects. Youth […]
Stop sign being removed at Progress Parkway (overpass) and Chestnut Street
This Friday, December 14, 2018, the street department will be removing stop signs on Progress Parkway and 14th Street at Chestnut Street. The stop signs were added to allow the public to acclimate to the new overpass intersection with Chestnut Street. Chestnut Street will continue to be a two-way stop, and Progress Parkway/14th Street will become thru-traffic.
Crisis Connection to host talk about dating violence
Crisis Connection, Inc. is pleased to sponsor a community conversation surrounding teen dating and breakup violence through the Ashley Doolittle Foundation. The Ashley Doolittle Foundation was formed to take a stand against Teen Dating Violence. On June 9, 2016, Ashley Doolittle, who had just turned 18 was murdered by her ex-boyfriend within a week after […]
Letter: Coal-to-diesel plant should be denied permit
I am a citizen and constituent in Perry County and am writing to implore the immediate removal/denial of the proposal for the Coal to Diesel Plant in Dale. This plant will bring cancer, leukemia, birth defects, autism, asthma and other devastating health issues to all of the citizens of this area. We can only guess […]
Celebration Singers to perform at St. Mary’s in Huntingburg
On Sunday, December 16, 2018, the Celebration Singers will perform at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg at 4 p.m. The community choir will be joined by the St. Mary’s Youth Praise Choir. All are invited to attend. The choir’s 2018 holiday program features a wide variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. The program […]
Bombers season tickets on sale now
Dubois County Bombers season tickets for the 2019 season are available for purchase. Prices remain the same as last year. Give the gift of a great time. Just in time for Christmas. Season tickets are good for all home games at League Stadium, including playoff games. With 9 teams in the Ohio Valley League, the Bombers […]
Calumet to host “Sounds of Summer – A Beach Boys Tribute” in February
In a nod to its celebrated history as a renowned dance hall in the 1950s and 60s, the Calumet will host the “Sounds of Summer: a Beach Boys’ Tribute” on Saturday, February 16, 2019. One of the nation’s premier Beach Boys tribute artists, Sounds of Summer has been featured on AXS TV’s “World’s Greatest Tribute […]
Christmas classic comes to Jasper Arts Center December 14th
A Christmas Carol will be presented by Jasper Community Arts at the Jasper Arts Center this Friday, December 14, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of Holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is […]