Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Issue #408 From Dubois County Elmer Kratzer saluted the flag during the National Anthem at Southridge's annual Veterans Day Service. It's Wednesday, Reader, Busy day here, but we've got stories on a new restaurant in Huntingburg, plus some Veterans Day coverage and more. Have a great day. 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...
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Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 Issue #407 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County Danny Mehringer grinned as he prepared to mount Doc at the Stir-N-Up Hope, a nonprofit that connects individuals with horses to create meaningful moments. Good afternoon, Reader, Danny Mehringer took a few laps around the Stir-N-Up Hope Barn Tuesday morning. He had just celebrated his 85th birthday on Monday and was reconnecting with his love for horses through a special program with St. Charles Health Campus. The last...
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Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 Issue #406 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County The lake at Lincoln State Park has refilled after being drained for repairs earlier this year. Lisa Schmidt shared this photo from a weekend camping out there. Happy Monday, Reader, I spent the weekend helping with my cousin's wedding in a silica mine in Ohio. Anchor Hocking used the fine sand to make glass in Lancaster, Ohio, at the company's first glass factory. Off-road enthusiasts now use the mine to run their...
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Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Issue #405 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County Huntingburg celebrated the new fitness court at Niehaus Park Thursday. See more here. Hey Reader, Sending out the newsletter a bit early today. Have a good weekend. 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...
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Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Issue #404 From Dubois County Phil Mundy's family surprised him at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon Wednesday when he was named the recipient of the President's Community Excellence Award. Hey Reader, Have a great day. 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...
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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 Issue #403 From Dubois County The light was just right as I passed by the Whitey Schroeder Practice Facility in Jasper on Tuesday afternoon. Hey Reader, So the election is now behind us. Can we take a breath? Amy and I are taking a breath over the next few days, and you'll see a slightly shorter newsletter as we do. 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...
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Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 Issue #402 From Dubois County Oscar Morales, 9, and his aunt, Juana Escobar, stand together as she voted at Huntingburg this morning. Hey Reader, The prayerful moments at the Monastery Gift Shop stood out to me as I spoke with Sister Rosa Lee Koch. But that makes sense, right? This didn't make it into the story, but when I asked her how she felt that day the gift shop opened 30 years ago, she said, "I was terrified." It was a new endeavor, and she didn't have any...
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Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 Issue #401 From Dubois County Bob Pfister has stationed himself across from the Dubois County Annex this month during early voting, along with others, showing their support for candidates in this year's election. Tuesday is Election Day, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hey Reader, We're in the home stretch of the election. Clerk Amy Kippenbrock said she feels early voting turnout has been on track to be typical for Dubois County. She said that about half of...
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Friday October 30, 2026 Issue #400 is today's sponsor. From Dubois County Sally Boyles greets Jasper Elementary School first graders as they parade through the St. Charles Independent Living Neighborhood today. Hey Reader, 400. Yep, this is the 400th newsletter. If you've been here since the first one, thanks. If you just started following yesterday and this is your first email, thanks. Have a great weekend. From Dubois County with love. Matthew and Amy Crane Click here to support our work!...
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