Preliminary results from a scientific study aimed at measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus in Indiana show a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent of the state’s population. “What we knew through conventional detection methods — testing symptomatic people and those at high-risk for COVID-19 — was just the tip of the iceberg,”…
Farbest Huntingburg resumed full operations at the Huntingburg plant after a short shut down that took place when some employees tested positive for Covid-19. The pause in production was conducted to ensure that the company would meet the guidelines for asymptomatic individuals that could be present. According to President Ted Seger, Farbest Huntingburg started the…
The Dubois County Health Department confirmed eight more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 66 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that close contacts of the patients are identified and monitored,…
This week, I visited a Dubois County office, where I was required to wear a mask. The Dubois County employees were not. They also did not social distance themselves from me. I believe they should be required to wear a mask also. I also saw the employees and elected officials out and about around town, talking to various people…
The Dubois County Health Department reported the second death in the county attributed to the coronavirus. “It is with great sadness that I am announcing the second COVID-19-related death in Dubois County,” said Dr. Ted Waflart, Dubois County Health Officer. “We at the Dubois County Health Department send our deepest condolences to the family and…
In response to the continued restrictions in place due to coronavirus, Jasper Community Arts will host the 17th annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival as a virtual tour of local chalk art rather than in downtown Jasper. According to Corina Mack, the events coordinator, the arts department has noticed all the sidewalk chalk art happening in…
Family members of residents at the Scenic Hills at the Monastery took part in a 125-vehicles parade on Mother’s Day. While the residents watched from inside, cars, trucks and tractors decorated with special messages slowly drove by spreading some cheer. Photos provided.
The Dubois County Health Department announced the first death of a Dubois County resident from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our first resident of Dubois County to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is tragic whenever there is a loss of life. This is not the…
The Spencer County Catholic parishes of St. Boniface in Fulda and St. Meinrad in St. Meinrad each have received a $3,000 grant to assist local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rapid Response grants were distributed by the Spencer County Community Foundation. Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, pastor of the two parishes, said the grants will…
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 511 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus to 24,627 following corrections to the previous day’s…
