John P. “Jack” Buechler, 87, of Jasper, passed away peacefully to join his heavenly family at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Jack was born on February 9, 1933, to the late Oscar and Lucille (Dischinger) Buechler. He married Patricia Stillwell. She preceded him in death…
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 15 new cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County up to 5,688 since the pandemic began. There have been 82 deaths in Dubois County attributed to Covid-19. Hoosiers 65 and older can now register to receive the vaccine. Details…
Jerry Dale Clem, 72, of Jasper, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born January 2, 1949, in Harmon, Oklahoma, to Calvin and Betty (Koons) Clem. He married Rita G. Barfield on July 23, 1974, in Houston, Texas. Jerry worked as…
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to individuals age 65 and older. The Dubois County Health Department will continue to follow the Indiana Department of Health’s guidance as they release eligible groups. If you are wanting the vaccine, please be patient! Please pay attention to our press releases and our Facebook page for new information…
Selma M. Backer, 86, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Selma was born March 11, 1934, in St. Meinrad to Alois and Theresa (Mayer) Sitzman. She married John M. Backer on May 17, 1955, in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. He preceded her in…
Trinity TreeHouse has a few openings available for the two-day, three- through four-year-old preschool sessions for the 2021/22 school year. The three-day class for four- and five-year-old students is at capacity. We have adjusted our hours at the request of many parents. The new hours will be 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. for the two-day class…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center was recognized by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent and widespread across maternal healthcare, primarily driven by socioeconomic status, geographic location, and implicit provider bias. Compared to similarly…
A traffic stop instigated due to an expired license plate led police to finding stolen credit card information. The investigation began on January 24, 2021, when an officer stopped a vehicle with an expired license plate and determined the occupants were involved in an investigation into stolen credit card information. Police were granted a search…
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 40 Covid-19 cases since Friday. Over the weekend, the State Department of Health reported 20 on Saturday, 11 on Sunday, and nine on Monday. This brings the total number of cases up to 5,673 since the pandemic began. There have been 82 Dubois County deaths attributed to Covid-19….
The Indiana Department of Health announced that Hoosiers age 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available at no cost, and appointments can be made by visiting https://ourshot.in.gov. Hoosiers who do not have access to a computer or cell phone or who need assistance with registration also can…
