Paul Lorey

Title: Study helps Dubois County refine economic development and business attraction efforts URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/study-helps-dubois-county-refine-economic-development-and-business-attraction-efforts/ Published Time: 2026-06-04T18:40:26+00:00 Markdown Content: The Southwest Indiana Development Council (SWIDC), in partnership with Ginovus, recently completed an in-depth assessment of economic development business attraction efforts. This region, which consists of 10 member counties, including Dubois County, and a workforce of 590,000-plus Hoosiers, is home …

Title: Huntingburg exploring better communication options URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/huntingburg-exploring-better-communication-options/ Published Time: 2026-05-27T18:00:39+00:00 Markdown Content: The Huntingburg Common Council voted to table a decision on adopting Civify, a $10,000 annual communication platform designed to notify residents about city projects and emergencies. The decision was made during the regular meeting on Tuesday, following extensive discussion of the platform’s capabilities and potential challenges. …

Title: Honoring our fallen veterans URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/honoring-our-fallen-veterans/ Published Time: 2026-05-26T12:55:00+00:00 Markdown Content: The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted its Annual Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the Courthouse Square. During the ceremony, the family of Private Roman Steltenpohl, this year’s deceased veteran being honored, was presented with a special plaque and a wreath honoring his service. …

Title: Premier Property/Krempp Corporation partnership hopes to bring Indiana Furniture factory project to life URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/premier-property-krempp-corporation-partnership-to-bring-indiana-furniture-factory-project-to-life/ Published Time: 2026-05-21T19:12:48+00:00 Markdown Content: Premier Property Management and Krempp Construction are requesting $1.5 million from the City of Jasper to help fund a nearly $15 million redevelopment project that would convert a historic downtown manufacturing building into apartments and commercial space. Ruger …

Title: Roman Steltenpohl to be recognized at Dubois County Memorial Day ceremony URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/roman-steltenpohl-to-be-recognized-at-dubois-county-memorial-day-ceremony/ Published Time: 2026-05-18T18:58:37+00:00 Markdown Content: The Dubois County Veterans Council is Honoring Pvt Roman E. Steltenpohl as the 2026 Memorial Day Deceased Veteran Recognition. Private Roman Steltenpohl was born in Ferdinand on April 14, 1925, to Henry and Catherine Steltenpohl.He graduated from Huntingburg High School …

Title: Dubois County Memorial Day Cemetery observance schedules URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/dubois-county-memorial-day-cemetery-details-schedules/ Published Time: 2026-05-18T13:13:38+00:00 Markdown Content: The Dubois County Veterans Council announced Memorial Day observances at cemeteries throughout the county, with ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25. Local veteran organizations will conduct these tributes to honor fallen and deceased veterans by placing flags on their graves. …

Title: Kerstiens Companies earns 3-star Wellness Certification URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/kerstiens-companies-earns-3-star-wellness-certification/ Published Time: 2026-05-14T14:38:58+00:00 Markdown Content: Kerstiens Companies is proud to announce two significant milestones in its ongoing commitment to employee wellness and personal development: achieving a 3-Star rating through the Wellness Council of Indiana’s AchieveWELL program and the certification of Glenn Buechlein as an official Dream Manager. The 3-Star AchieveWELL …

Title: Huntingburg Council approves Crossvine Solar Project settlement URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/huntingburg-council-approves-crossvine-solar-project-settlement/ Published Time: 2026-05-13T19:40:53+00:00 Markdown Content: The Huntingburg City Council voted unanimously at the regular meeting held on Tuesday to approve a settlement agreement with Crossvine AES, despite strong opposition from residents concerned about safety risks and property values. The decision came after the city’s special counsel, Joshua Claybourn, warned …

Title: WBDC Country Showdown ticket sales to benefit Dubois County 4-H Council URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/wbdc-country-showdown-ticket-sales-to-benefit-dubois-county-4-h-council/ Published Time: 2026-05-11T13:30:38+00:00 Markdown Content: Tickets are now on sale for the 44th Annual WBDC Country Showdown, presented by German American Bank, set for Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Jasper Arts Center. Hosted by 100.9FM WBDC, the WBDC Country Showdown remains one of Southern …

Title: Jasper Common Council moves to increase special tax levy URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/jasper-common-council-moves-to-increase-special-tax-levy/ Published Time: 2026-04-24T20:03:53+00:00 Markdown Content: The Jasper City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase the Cumulative Capital (Cum Cap) Development Levy during their meeting on Wednesday. Cum Cap funds are specialized property tax levies authorized by Indiana law for local governments to fund …

Title: WBDC announces Country Showdown lineup and community partnership URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/wbdc-announces-country-showdown-lineup-and-community-partnership/ Published Time: 2026-04-16T13:09:02+00:00 Markdown Content: Country radio station 100.9FM WBDC is proud to announce the official lineup and featured nonprofit partner for the 44th Annual WBDC Country Showdown, presented by German American Bank. The event will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Jasper Arts Center. …

The Huntingburg Common Council introduced an ordinance for an 8.9% water rate increase following a recommendation from the Utility Rate Advisory Board at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The proposed increase represents approximately $3 per month for the average residential customer using 2,000 gallons monthly, bringing their bill from $33.32 to about $36.30. Buzz Krohn of OW Krohn Associates, who prepared the …

Title: Sparked by AES battery development, residents ask Huntingburg for development moratorium URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/sparked-by-aes-battery-development-residents-ask-huntingburg-for-development-moratorium/ Published Time: 2026-04-15T17:53:34+00:00 Markdown Content: Huntingburg resident Amanda Souders Harris urged the common council to enact a temporary moratorium on new development within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) until the Unified Development Ordinance can be updated to address large-scale projects that current regulations weren’t designed …

Title: Ed Cole running for County Council District 1 seat URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/ed-cole-running-for-county-council-district-1-seat/ Published Time: 2026-04-07T14:12:04+00:00 Markdown Content: Ed Cole announced his candidacy for the Dubois County Council District 1 seat on the Democratic ticket. Cole was the President of Dubois Strong, the countywide economic development organization, for ten years from 2014 to 2024. The expansion of local housing options, …