Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is the program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as…
A $30,000 grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation is supporting the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department’s efforts to procure a new fire engine. The department made a post on Facebook about the importance of the grant. The new engine will replace the existing 2003 model. This grant is the second the department has received to…
The Huntingburg Public Library is making an urgent last-minute call to organizations that may have materials stored in the library’s basement. Due to the library’s upcoming renovation starting Aug. 1, all materials, including files, filing cabinets, books, records, or any other items owned or maintained by local organizations and stored in the basement, must be…
Dawn Marie (James) Mullen, 52, of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home. Dawn was born on July 4, 1972, in Tell City to Nolan and Betty (Miller) James. She was united in marriage to Michael Mullen on August 6, 1994, in St. Anthony of Padua…
Douglas K. “Corky” Lorey, 73, of Celestine, passed away surrounded by family at 4:25 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, Indiana. Doug was born in Huntingburg on October 26, 1950, to Linus and Anna Lee (Hardin) Lorey. He married Norma Smith on December 31, 1987. He was…
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an in-person and virtual On the Hill 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Registration is now open for the event. Registration is $20 per person before September 1, and $25 after. Children ages 17 and under are $10 each before September 1, and $15 after. All…
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, brought to you by Best HomeFurnishings, returns to beautiful 18th Street Park, for our 14th annual event. Six local, regional,and national artists make up the 2024 lineup. Our headline artist, Sam Morrow, has carved out a sound that exists somewhere outside ofgenre and geography. It’s his…
The Dubois County Solid Waste District is sponsoring our annual Agriculture Recycling Day on Wednesday, July 31 from 8:00 am til 12 noon. Dubois County farmers and land managers are invited to bring their empty, triple rinsed pesticide containers (with lids off) to be recycled. Last year approximately 2900 containers were recycled during this event….
The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of all ages and abilities can sign up…
The Spencer County Democratic Party will host its annual summer Fish Fry on Sunday, July 28th, at the Spencer County Youth and Community Center in Chrisney. Special invited guests as of press time include Terry Goodin, candidate for Indiana Lt. Governor; Erik Hurt, candidate for 8th District U.S. Representative; Bob Compton, candidate for State Representative…
