Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026: Business Hall of Fame Laureates announced; Optimists set to celebrate 50 years; Arts celebrate former director; more


Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Issue #233

From Dubois County

Hey Reader,

Sorry.

Yes, sorry.

I published a story in a hurry yesterday as I headed out the door, and it wasn't polished; it had errors — grammatical and otherwise. I am sorry.

I fixed it.

Unfortunately, it was the story I did on Mayor Vonderheide.

That's what I get for rushing.

On another note, the Optimist Club of Jasper is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Saturday. Congrats. They are publishing some fun photos on their Facebook page, and we shared some in the story. Check it out.

Also, Jasper Arts is honoring former director Kit Miracle with a display of her work. She passed away recently.

A long time ago, I learned that she was an Amazon reviewer and wrote a brief story about how she got first access to new products and books to review. Amazon would send them to her and she could keep them in exchange for the "official" reviews.

Here is that story.

Have a great day.

From Dubois County with love.

Matthew and Amy Crane

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Optimist Club of Jasper set to celebrate 50th anniversary

Dubois County Humane Society announces new director

Jasper Arts to honor former director, Kit Miracle

Schwenk, Kaiser 2026 Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame inductees

Schroeder seeking re-election as Dubois County Prosecutor

Guth files for County Recorder

Cathedral Health Care Center earns 4-star rating from Medicare

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I got this email today in response to yesterday's intro.

Game on Friday? You mean on Saturday when #5 Purdue plays Penn State?

As an Indiana native and Purdue grad, I recently moved back in-state after being gone for 40 years. Everything is backwards. Purdue's football team and Indiana's basketball team are poor, but Purdue's basketball and Indiana's football teams are contending for national championships in the same calendar year.

I will admit being proud of IU's football success, mostly due to the personal quality of Mendosa and Knight-like attutude of Coach Cignetti. Yes, I'm a Knight fan. Knight would be proud of Coach Painter.

--Steve

Letter: What are INDOT’s priorities?

Letter: Mayor’s resignation opens path of support for Mid-States Corridor

Letter: Caucus shapes future governance

Forest Park Band Boosters Can & Paper Drive – Saturday, January 10

VA volunteer van drivers needed

Trivia Night supports Forest Park Marching Rangers

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