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Funding local fire departments; Public Safety Tax discussions continue
With Dubois County volunteer fire departments facing funding shortfalls, elected officials are exploring the option of adding a public safety income tax. Similar to the estimate provided by the county, implementing a public safety tax could bring in an additional $3.5 to $4 million annually for the taxing entities in Dubois County, according to a study completed by Indiana University Kelley School of Business students.
Softball Game Preview: Crawford County Plays at Home
Crawford County is 2-7 against Perry Central since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Crawford County Wolfpack will be playing in front of their home fans against the Perry Central Commodores at 4:30 p.m. Neither Crawford County nor Perry Central posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Celebrate National Trails Day – Hike and Learn Event on June 1 at Youngs Creek Trailhead
Hoosier National Forest—Join the Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee and the Hoosier National Forest for a Hike and Learn event on June 1st, celebrating National Trails Day. This free event will occur from 9 a.m. until Noon at the Youngs Creek Trailhead, just south of Paoli on County Road...
200 years of historical significance from Orange County are on display at the Orange County Historical Museum
PAOLI— Artifacts and items of 200 years of historical significance from Orange County are on display and open to the public at the Orange County Historical Museum, located on the northwest corner of the historic Courthouse Square in Paoli. The Museum is open to visitors for its 2024 Season...
Monthly food truck extravaganza in Jasper
JASPER Ind. (WEVV)— Jasper's Downtown Chowdown is set to run from April through October, taking place on the first Thursday of each month. Enjoy 14 food trucks, live music, yard games, and more. Save the date for the next event on June 6th, happening from 4 p.m. to 8...
Schnellville veteran Albert Merkley to be honored during annual Dubois County Memorial Day observance
The annual observance of Memorial Day by Dubois County Veterans Council will be held on Saturday, 25, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM on the west side of the Dubois County Courthouse in Jasper at the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain. All veterans organizations of Dubois County will be represented, and all...
Right To Democracy Hosts Info Session, Panel Discussion in Territory Wednesday
Right to Democracy, an organization that works to advance democracy, equity, and self-determination in the territories, invites the public to a Confronting Colonialism Info Session on Wednesday at noon at Our Town Frederiksted on St. Croix. Additionally, Right to Democracy will co-host, with the Radical Education & Advocacy League (REAL),...
Letter: Primary not the end of fight against Mid-States Corridor
Now that the primaries are over, we must not give up the game in the locker room. We are still in control of our fate and the fate of the Mid-States Corridor. The Dubois Cabal can still be beaten. Like the failed Link 101 Corridor project, the Mid-States Corridor is...
Chalk Walk 2024 is this Saturday, May 18
Jasper Community Arts’ 21st annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival will once again be held at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center (located at 100 3rd Ave. Jasper, IN 47546) on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chalk Walk 2024 will see the return of crowd favorites:. Chalk...
‘My faith is definitely my rock’: Jasper pitcher leans on faith through battle with leukemia
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One Jasper softball player is not only facing challenges on the field, but is also being challenged with fighting leukemia. Softball has been a part of Elise Lampert’s life since elementary school. “I always liked it, and then I didn’t like it, and then I...
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