The Next Act will host a screening of “When Harry Met Sally” at the Astra Theatre this Saturday. This movie is one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time and this screening makes for the perfect date night event in Jasper! The screening is on Saturday, February 23rd. It’s part of the 2019 […]
In Part 1 of our two part energy saving tips series, we covered ways to save money on residential energy use. There are also many ways to save money on energy use in businesses too! Obviously, commercial savings can be quite significant. Here are some ways to save on commercial energy use that we find […]
The Mad Batter, a bakery in Jasper, is helping children who might not otherwise get a present for Christmas this year. The Mad Batter is hosting an angel tree. Cathrine Bramlett, the owner, is supporting local kids in need through an organization called Youth Village, according to WITZ. There are still angels on the tree at […]
The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority offers several programs to first-time home buyers. The H2O program is applicable to anyone in non-targeted areas. Dubois County is not listed as a targeted area, so you’d have to be a first-time home buyer. There is one exception for non-targeted areas though: Eligible veterans are exempt from the […]
The only management program proven effective in lowering the numbers of feral cats in a community also happens to be a “no-kill” option. Some municipalities have extremely serious feral cat problems. Thankfully, Dubois County’s humane society offers a smart solution, so the population is manageable. They call them “community cats.” You’ll know a community cat, […]
One of the easiest ways to increase curb appeal is by installing low-maintenance, native plants to your landscape. Plants native to this part of Indiana make sense while selling a home, because you are already so busy. Native plants require less attention. See, they are more tolerant to temperature and precipitation changes in this region. […]
It’s common knowledge that a fresh coat of paint can help sell a house. Yet, Zillow analyzed more than 32,000 listing photos. The verdict? It’s not just a new coat of paint that makes a difference. The color you choose in each particular room matters. Sellers should strongly consider the color of paint. Buyers prefer […]
State Rep. Stephen Bartels proposed legislation last week to help Indiana property owners. Indiana House Bill 1212 would help landowners prevent trespassing by using purple paint to mark private property. See, landowners currently rely on “No Trespassing” signs, but those are often stolen or blow off their posts. If landowners mark posts, trees or property lines with […]
Jasper area residents, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center seeks nominations from the public for the hospital’s annual Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award. Last year, Dr. Bernard Kemker received the 2017 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Outstanding Physician Award. The award is named after the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the […]
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library offers special features for teens and youth. Many of the features are available online or in any of the multiple branches included in the library system. OverDrive for Jasper Area Teens Young people who enjoy using their own devices download e-books, audio books, and magazines. The library allows Jasper area youth to […]
