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Wednesday, July 15, 2025

Issue #126

From Dubois County

Good afternoon, Reader,

Sam Schwoeppe was my square dance partner back in elementary school. I remember this because I had to look up at her when we do si doed.

On Monday, she stood in front of a crowd of journalists in Washington, D.C., as the USDA announced that ice cream manufacturers were phasing out the use of artificial food dyes.

She does a lot to support the dairy industry. Her family in Huntingburg owns Schwoeppe Dairy, and she serves on the Board of Directors for the Prairie Farms Dairy cooperative and American Dairy Association Indiana.

I did a story about Sam's efforts to help food-insecure folks during the pandemic. Here is that story.

Great job, Sam.

From Dubois County with love.

Matthew and Amy Crane

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​St. Joseph Church packing 70,000 meals this Saturday, July 19, volunteers welcome to help​

​Huntingburg dairy farmer included in USDA announcement regarding artificial food dyes in ice cream​

​Huntingburg to repair First Street with grant contingency funds​

​Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari adds new culinary event​

​Dubois County/City of Jasper seeking general contractors to assist with ADA accessibility repairs (If you know a contractor that can help, please share this.)

​Column: A free hug can make anyone feel alive inside​

​Letter: Wants vs. Needs​

​Natural Resources Conservation Service hosting annual Local Working Group meeting​

​Spirit of Jasper chocolate, wine and dine excursions​

We have a community calendar full of great activities and events happening in Dubois County.

If you have an upcoming event you'd like the public to know about, please add it to our calendar.

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​Dorothy Olinger, 92, Jasper (formerly of Huntingburg)​

​Rita M. (Wagner) Sermersheim, 80, Huntingburg​

​Jasper-Dubois County Public Library seeking Part-Time Library Pages (Shelvers)​

​Seufert Construction seeking Onsite Foreman​

​The Servant’s Inc. seeking Design and Prototyping Specialist​

​Jasper Engines and Transmissions offering Open Interviews Tuesday, July 22, 2025​

​Jasper Lumber Company seeking full-time Construction Workers​

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