This weekend, June 6-7, is Free Fishing Weekend for Indiana residents, who will not need a license to fish public Hoosier waters on those days. The weekend kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week, which is June 6-14. The week is a national celebration that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing. Fishing and…
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 206 cases. They also reported 95 of the 206 cases have recovered. Three Dubois County residents have died. A total of 1,457 Dubois County residents have been tested. According to Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s COVID-19 Dashboard,…
A teenager and 20-year-old Jasper resident were arrested for the vandalism that occurred at the IGA on 2nd Street and Walmart earlier this week. According to police, the 17-year-old was referred to the juvenile probation office for two misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief. The 20-year-old was not present during the acts of vandalism but allegedly…
The Community Foundation announced $112,300 in grants to seven organizations from The Fund for Dubois County, an unrestricted endowment pool. Ferdinand Park Board received a $50,000 grant in support of the Old Town Lake project for amenities including a shelter house renovation, a kayak boat ramp and sidewalk, trail paving and a fishing pier. Main…
First two solo acoustic performances to feature Chris Shaffer of The Why Store and singer-songwriter Adam Hood, with more to come The Lincoln Amphitheatre will kick off the first of its Amp Unplugged series this season with a solo acoustic performance from Chris Shaffer of The Why Store on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 2…
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Virtual Chamber Chat on Wednesday, June 17, at 8 a.m. EST. The Virtual Chamber Chat will allow chamber members an opportunity for networking and learning while still following social distancing and safety guidelines amid Covid-19. Chamber members will be sent a link to participate. Edwin…
All ballots in the 2020 Primary Election have been totaled and here are the results in contested races. President Donald Trump maintained a lead with 94.60 percent of votes cast for the Republican candidate for the election. Trump garnered a total of 2,487 votes compared to his opponent Bill Weld with 142. For the Democratic…
The Heartland Half Marathon has been postponed until 2021. The Heartland Events Committee sent out a press release stating that after thoughtful deliberation, they had decided to cancel the 2020 Heartland Half Marathon, 5K, Team Challenge, and Kids Fun Run “Our focus is the health and safety of all participants and volunteers and we feel…
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 204 positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County residents. Three residents have died from Covid-19; 71 residents have recovered from the disease. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) also reported that…
The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers investigate recent vandalism to the Hometown IGA and Walmart Supercenter that occurred overnight. Since last Thursday evening, several acts of vandalism related to violence against people of color have been found around the city. Messages associated with the nationwide protests as well as…
