Monday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in the county. This brings the total to 229 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. There have been four deaths associated with the disease and 145 residents have reportedly recovered. The health department also reported about…
Memorial Hospital announced they are allowing very limited visitations for patients beginning Monday, June 8. “We understand the desire to allow unrestricted visitation of loved ones at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center and our clinics, and we recognize the obligation we have to provide safe health care to our patients and the communities we…
The Dubois County Health Department reported a fourth Dubois County resident has died from Covid-19. Additionally, there are 12 new cases confirmed. “The Dubois County Health Department is deeply saddened to share the news of the loss of our fourth COVID-19 related death in a Dubois County resident,” said Dr. Ted Waflart, Dubois County Health…
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed four more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 215 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. The department also reported 145 cases have recovered and three residents have died from the disease.
Four troopers from the Jasper Post recently passed the career milestone of 25 years of service dedicated to the citizens of Indiana. Sergeant David Price, Sergeant Juli Schnell, Corporal Stewart (Stu) Sanders and Master Trooper Gaven Wilson were hired by the Indiana State Police and graduated from the Indiana State Police Academy’s 52nd recruit class on June…
The City of Jasper announced that municipal utilities customers have been receiving phone calls stating if they did not pay their bill today, their utilities would be disconnected due to non-payment. This is a scam. Jasper Municipal Utilities does NOT make phone calls prior to disconnection of services, and WILL NEVER ask for payment information…
The Indiana Department of Education released a document designed to assist schools as they plan to re-open in August. As a reminder, all Dubois County School Districts will be working collaboratively to plan to safely and appropriately reopen school for the 2020-2021 school year. The guidelines were developed in partnership with the Governor’s Office, the…
Over the past two days (Thursday and Friday), the Dubois County Health Department has reported five new cases of Covid-19 in the county. As of Friday, the total cases in Dubois County stands at 211. Fortunately, 145 residents have reported they are feeling better and are out of isolation. Three residents have succumbed to the…
A nearly three-year partnership between the Rotary Club of Jasper and District 7 DNR Law Enforcement culminated last night with the acquisition of two new all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for on-duty use by Indiana Conservation Officers. The goal of the partnership was to spread awareness of ATV safety, including the importance of wearing helmets when riding…
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, the not-for-profit organization with its purpose being to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through the use of horse therapy, has made the difficult decision to cancel all of the classes for the remainder of 2020. With the close contact of all individuals involved in…
