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Commissioners hear update on unsafe building; Huntingburg conducting street survey; another fun column from Scott Saalman; more

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Issue #80

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From Dubois County

Happy Monday, Reader,

The lawn-mowing story seemed to resonate with a couple of readers. I'm glad to hear I'm in good company with others who have set their lawn mowers on fire.

News gathering is time-consuming.

Today, the commissioners had a three-hour and twenty-minute meeting that I skimmed through looking for stories I felt were important to the public. You'll see one in today's headlines and likely others this week.

I also had an hour-long interview with the Bombers' owner, Justin Knepp. He's excited about this year's season. They are ready for their second year in the Prospect League with the season kicking off in about three weeks. I will share more in the preview tomorrow.

Then, Amy and I headed out to find a photo. I want to share a photo unique to this newsletter in each issue. So above you can see Emika, 3, under the umbrella, Ayuki, 9 months, in the carrier, and mom, Mariko Lassiter, walking St. Charles to their grandparents' home. Ayuki never smiled, and Emika was pretty shy, but Mariko was amiable to using a photo, and we had a quick conversation.

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​County rescinds Dubois demolition order after property owner presents contract​

​Huntingburg is conducting Safe Streets and Roads for All Survey​

​Public invited to vote in photo contest at the Dubois County Museum​

​Column: You’re. The. Oldest. Person. I. Know. Thwomp!​

​10th Street and Geiger Street closed due to a gas main installation​

​Jasper closing 5th Street for storm sewer work​

​Letter: Bury the hateful rhetoric and learn to work together​

​Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools providing summer meals​

​Paige Otto named Alpha Delta Kappa scholarship recipient​

By the way, you can check out all the great things in the community on our community calendar. See it here.​

​Shannon J. Bell, 48, Shoals​

​Richard A. Schwenk, 74, Otwell​

​Edna Alma Wagoner, 76, Jasper​

​Simon O. Wigand, 92, Jasper​

​Christina Jean Hawkins, 91, Huntingburg​

​Margaret Rosina Kuczynski née Burger, 86, Chapel Hill, N.C.​

​Indiana Furniture seeking Production Supervisor​

​Saint Meinrad Archabbey seeking full-time RN or LPN​

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