A group of individuals has announced the formation of a new affiliate connected to the Libertarian Party of Indiana. According to a press release from the new group, a political movement has been building in Dubois County since last summer. “Regular people were fed up with government-mandated lockdowns and the governor candidate choices from the…
The Dubois County Museum is hosting a party on April 15, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the museum celebrating the opening of The Rustic Tavern (and Dance Hall) exhibit. The Rustic, which was located on Jasper’s northwest side, holds a special place in many residents’ memories. The Rustic opened its doors on July 4,…
In response to changes in the governor’s executive order regarding Covid-19, the Dubois County Health Department issued updates on guidelines to gatherings, events and extracurricular activities. Based upon the overall spread of COVID-19 within our community, the Dubois County Health Department has decided to adopt the following recommendations; Capacity: overall capacity limits of each gathering,…
Friday, two people were injured when the pickup truck they were in went off State Road 162 down a steep embankment. According to police, Nicholas Schepers, 25, Indianapolis, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet S-10 northbound on State Road 162 between Countrywood Estates and County Road 350 South about three miles south of Jasper when he…
Another Dubois County resident has died from Covid-19. The Indiana State Department of Health recorded the death Friday in addition to three new Covid-19 cases. Since the pandemic began, there have been 6,049 cases and 117 deaths. The state has opened up vaccinations to Hoosiers age 16 and older. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported one additional Covid-19 case in Dubois County. This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases in the county up to 6,046 with 116 deaths since the pandemic began. The state has opened up vaccinations to Hoosiers age 16 and older. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine…
Due to a disc golf tournament taking place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Niehaus Park, the driving range and walking trail will be closed between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Both amenities will re-open at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday morning, investigators from the Indiana State Police arrested Ryan L. Griffith, a four-year veteran of the Indiana State Police, following an investigation into an alleged sexual battery that took place on February 27, 2021. The incident was originally reported to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, who then requested the Indiana State Police in Jasper…
Upgrades to the Dubois County Security Center and Community Corrections are set to begin in May if funding comes through in time. Monday, Construction Manager Mark Shireman told the Dubois County Commissioners that bond documents should be completed and submitted by the beginning of May and funding through the bond sales should be available by…
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded three new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases in the county up to 6,045 with 116 deaths since the pandemic began. The state has opened up vaccinations to Hoosiers age 16 and older. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine…
