The Dubois County Solid Waste District is sponsoring our annual Agriculture Recycling Day on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:00 a.m. until 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, over 2,700 containers were recycled during this event. The District…
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an in-person and virtual On the Hill 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 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, August 8, 2026, OFS is hosting its 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run. The family-friendly 5K and 10K Trail & Ruck Run was created in honor of military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and all who died on 9/11 and the wars following that fateful day. Ruck Runners are encouraged to participate in…
Cuzco–Producers can get first-hand tips from experts on how to incorporate management-intensive grazing techniques during a two-day seminar hosted by Purdue Extension, Indiana Forage Council, and Indiana Beef Cattle Association. Grazing 102, which will take place August 28-29, will cover topics on best management practices, including plant identification, forage selection, animal nutritional needs, soil fertility,…
Southwest Indiana—Soil and Water Conservation Districts from Dubois, Knox, Warrick, Pike, Gibson, and Spencer Counties are partnering to host the Reclaiming Southwest Soils Workshop on August 11, 2026, a region-wide educational event dedicated to helping landowners and managers improve productivity and ecological health on reclaimed mine ground. The workshop will take place at the Lynnville…
The Brames Family Scholarship selection committee is excited to announce that the 2026 recipient is Lydia Betz. Lydia is currently a senior at Purdue University. The Brames Family Scholarship was established in the fall of 1999 to promote the advancement of the “teaching profession” and to honor the Brames family’s lifelong commitment to the education…
Jasper–The Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council (ARC) is announcing the opening of its upcoming grant application process. Organizations and agencies serving Dubois County are invited to apply for funding to support programs and initiatives focused on prevention, treatment, recovery, and community wellness. The grant application process will open on Tuesday, July 14,…
Ferdinand–The Sisters of St. Benedict are offering a “Come to the Quiet” retreat, a time to renew and revitalize body, mind and spirit with rest and prayer in a peaceful environment. Under the guidance of a certified Spiritual Director, this quiet retreat will open and close with a prayer service. There will be opportunities for…
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage after the national blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, with platelets and types O positive and B negative in especially short supply. Red Cross distributions to hospitals are running nearly 3,500 units higher per week than expected, as trauma season demand collides with a…
Jasper–The Dubois County Health Department is partnering with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to offer a free Water Safety Training course for school-aged children and their families on Monday, July 27, 2026. The training will be held at the Dubois County Health Department, located at 1187 S. Saint Charles Street in Jasper, with…
