Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Issue #332 From Dubois County Curtis Crow (in the red) has created a small golf course in his yard in Huntingburg. It features three holes and three tee boxes, all within less than a quarter of an acre. They play with plastic whiffle golf balls and one club, a chipping wedge. Good afternoon, Reader, The county commissioners approved a firm to create a comprehensive plan for the county last June. The firm gave a presentation on its progress at Monday's meeting. It is...
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Issue #331 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County Cillian Davis, 4, gave Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang five after making it to third base in today's kickball game at Bohnert Park. Volunteer firefighters played with the kids in the annual event. Hey Reader, Thanks for sharing our newsletter. We have a bunch of new subscribers and appreciate your trust. Volunteer Firefighter/City Employee Evan Schum hit the ground after diving (tripping) to catch a ball during the...
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Monday, June 15, 2026 Issue #330 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County Huntingburg held its second 5-5-5 Fun Run and Walk before a community celebration commemorating America's 250th was held on Fourth Street Friday evening. Good afternoon, Reader, We really appreciate the emails we receive from folks who get our newsletter. It is great to feel connected to the people we want to keep informed about our community. On that note, let me complain about the shoddy AI-driven news sites popping up...
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Friday, June 12, 2026 Issue #329 is today's sponsor From Dubois County Sara Gress of The Movement Studio provided dry needling on the Square today as part of Merle Norman's 95th anniversary celebration. It's Friday, Reader, Our son and three of his friends are coming in to visit this evening so we can take them down the Blue River on a kayak trip tomorrow. As a preteen, we would drag him out to the river against his will, so it's nice to know that something he used to loathe, he now wants to...
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 Issue #328 From Dubois County Asiatic lilies are blooming. Happy Thursday, Reader,h Here are today's published stories. From Dubois County with love. Matthew and Amy Crane Click here to support our work! Want to get your business in From Dubois County? Lets talk. Send us story ideas, photos you would like to share or just a quick comment to editor@duboiscountyfreepress.com. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe to the newsletter here. The Woomblies Rock Orchestra...
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Issue #327 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County Emerson Drew, 6, (on left) and her friend, Scarlet Aders, 6, discussed plans to go to the Huntingburg Pool Wednesday while spinning on the merry-go-round. The pair are taking part in the Huntingburg Park and Recreation Summer Program, with about 90 other children enrolled this year. It is Wednesday already, Reader, Overheard as two children were discussing the zoo of plastic animals on the floor. The young boy was...
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Issue #326 From Dubois County Mac Isaacs and Liam Elkins pondered over their fishing tackle as they tried to land a few fish on Huntingburg Lake. Hey Reader, If you do an internet search for B. Edward Ewing, you will find a plethora of articles about his rise from growing up dirt-poor on Sixth Street in Jasper to being a multi-hundred-millionaire. We are all shaped by what we're born into and the people who leave their mark on us — in ways large and small, intended or...
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Monday, June 8, 2026 Issue #324 is today's sponsor From Dubois County Wade Stewart, Jack Keusch, and Kellen Brames attempted to pass through a hula hoop during a team-building drill at the Jasper Cross Country Camp this morning. Happy Monday, Reader, What do you think about closing down primaries? Indiana has open primaries now, meaning you can vote for either party regardless of your own affiliation to choose a candidate to represent a seat in the primary. So you could be a Republican and...
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Friday, June 5, 2026 Issue #323 Is today's newsletter sponsor From Dubois County Angelo Lagdameo and Kendra Ryan pose for a photo being taken by Caleb Hasenour at the new black box feature celebrating Pride Month at the Thyen Clark Cultural Center. It is on display until the end of the month. Hey Reader, Several news stories in today's headlines. Kimball's closure, new ministry helping residents, AES paying for fire equipment, and a big decision on the future of Fourth Street (hint: the brick...
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