The Jasper Parklands is set to be the nicest park the area has seen. The Jasper Park and Recreation Board plan for a July 7 public opening. The 75-acre park will feature native grasses, trees and flowers. The park features two miles of paved trails for walking or biking along with additional crushed gravel paths […]
How Do You Dispose Of Waste Tires In Jasper, Indiana?
The Jasper Street Department cannot pickup waste tires. So, if you just purchased a new property to find hidden tires around the backyard, you may ask, “How do I dispose of waste tires in Jasper?” According to a recent update by the State of Indiana on June 11th, Dubois County has one entity that has […]
Who Do You Call Before You Dig In Dubois County?
Dubois County residents must call 811 at least a few days before starting any digging project. Even if you’re just planting your own trees and shrubs or putting in a mailbox, you must call 811 before you dig in Dubois County. Calling 811 before you dig if imperative even if you don’t need major excavation […]
Trap Neuter Release Program In Dubois County Offers Proven “No-Kill” Option For Animal Control
A Trap Neuter Release program offered by the Dubois County Humane Society uses the only management program proven effective in lowering the numbers of feral cats in communities. The Trap Neuter Release program coins feral cats, “community cats.” It’s a “no-kill” solution to feral cats in municipalities around the globe. The Dubois County Human Society’s Trap […]
What Is The VUJC Land Stewardship Initiative In Dubois County?
The VUJC Land Stewardship Initiative is a partnership between the Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District and Vincennes University Jasper Campus. The current mission of the VUJC Land Stewardship Initiative? To manage their cropland. The partnership is also built with a steering committee from many other Dubois County area organizations. Together, this coalition promotes soil health. […]
Excavation Services in Dubois County
The Dubois County SWCD maintains a list of contractors offering excavation services for residents of the county. The businesses listed on their website for excavation services include: Boyd & Sons Excavating, LLC Mark Bromm Excavating Craftsman Construction D-Lite Excavation, Inc. Durcholz Excavating Freyberger Farms Huey Excavating Kalb Excavating, Inc. Kempf Excavating Kessens Farm Tile Service […]
Not Everyone Welcomes The German Medieval Village In Dubois County
Two months ago, we told your about the proposed replica German medieval village. The village is planned to host the annual Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival in Dubois County each year. It would include a castle, a banquet hall and other festival buildings. It’d be a step up in celebrating the area’s historic German roots. Yet, according […]
Habitat For Humanity Of Dubois County
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County works to eliminate substandard housing in the area. It raises funds, provides materials and gets volunteer labor to build houses for qualified low-income families. It runs on donations alone. Did you know that 92 percent of donations to Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County go towards building homes? Houses […]
Dubois County Woodlands Conservation
Did you know that recent Indiana Agricultural Statistics indicated Dubois County one of of the top in the state for woodland acres. Nearly 30,000 Dubois County acres are woodlands! Many woodlands can be found within major wetlands and IDEM-managed land. Plus, you’ll find woodlands right along the Patoka River. These provide important shelter for wildlife […]
Application Deadline Approaching For Dubois County Absentee Ballots | Primary Election: May 8, 2018
Registered voters in Dubois County: Apply for an absentee ballot ASAP if you think you’ll miss the upcoming election. Absentee-by-mail voting applications must be received by April 30. If dropping off the application in person, deliver it by 4 pm. If delivering it by fax or email, make sure it arrives by 11:59 pm. If […]
