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…
Officials at Jasper High School have organized a parade route through town to give the community a chance to congratulate the resilient class of 2020. Senior students will gather at the high school in their vehicles Friday evening the 22nd to begin a parade route at 6:30 p.m. (The original date and time scheduled for…
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…
Holy Trinity is celebrating the end of the school year with a wrap-up drive-thru celebration on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We are waving goodbye to this school year, and saying hello to sunny days ahead. Faculty will be dressing up in their summer best (Hawaiin shirts,…
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…
Visit Dubois County, Inc. Board of Directors announced Whitney Hall Lubbers has been appointed the organization’s new executive director. For the past nine years, Whitney has provided exemplary service to Visit Dubois County as sales and marketing manager. Whitney embodies the values that drive the organization. She has been a big part of driving the…
Jasper Group announced Mike Wagner has accepted the position of Jasper Group President. In this role, Wagner will be dedicated to strategic growth and oversight for the company’s group of brands, which include contract furniture brands, JSI, Community, and Jasper Desk; and hospitality furniture brand, Klem. “For several years I’ve been searching for a successor…
The Huntingburg Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify a person involved in a burglary at the Dairy Queen. According to Det. Sgt. Tylor Stivers, someone broke into the Huntingburg Dairy Queen overnight Sunday between 11:25 p.m. and Monday morning at 12:15 a.m. The suspect entered and left Dairy Queen from…
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.
