Housing project in former Indiana Furniture building update; Changes to downtown drinking area; Fire department report presented


Thursday, April 24, 2025

Issue #73

From Dubois County

Good afternoon, Reader,

I hit the send button yesterday at 4:58 p.m., but for some reason, the emails didn't go out.

I had a great conversation with a polite AI that told me to be patient.

According to my service provider, there was a systemwide outage that was finally cleared up around 6 p.m.

All this to say sorry you received the email later than usual yesterday.

In the headlines today

The City of Jasper had an update on a $40 million housing project yesterday, among other items discussed at the council meeting.

They also expanded the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.

The State passed a budget, too.

From Dubois County with love.

Matthew and Amy Crane

BTW, did you hear about the tens of millions of dollars it costs OpenAI for people saying "please" and "thank you" to ChatGPT? Every input has to be considered by the AI, which costs the company resources and money. Though the founders noted that it does impact the response from the AI, and we should keep doing it because "you never know".


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Jasper Fire Department reports increased call volume, staffing remains strong

Indiana Furniture housing project stalls, developer seeking resolution

Senate, House reach final budget compromise

Jasper Council approves changes to Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area

German American Bank awards $110,000 to TRI-CAP through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program

Springs Valley Bank & Trust names Knepp as new marketing specialist

Music on Main this Saturday

ASSE International seeking host families for exchange students

Patoka 2000 hosting annual tree dedication and blessing Friday

Jasper Arts hosting Soup-port the Arts this Sunday, April 27

Ninth Huntingburg High School Alumni reunion to be held July 12

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

Melissa “Mick” Ann Garrett, 60, Washington

Timothy James Arrowood, 65, Jasper

Garland Ray Ranger, 83, Huntingburg,

Saint Meinrad Archabbey seeking General Ledger/Accounts Payable Representative

Indiana Furniture seeking Production Supervisor

Ruxer seeking Car and Light Truck Technician

Ruxer seeking Automotive Sales Representative

Check out all the job opportunities by clicking here: Employment

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