In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the Hoosier National Forest will temporarily shut down the Hemlock Cliffs Trail in Crawford County effective April 17, 2020. Details and a map of the affected area can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/hoosier/alerts-notices….
On April 17, 2020, the Indiana State Police and the Perry County Coroner’s office announced they were able to identify the body found near the Rome boat ramp on the Ohio River in Perry County on April, 6, 2020. The body has been identified as Stephanie Black of New Albany, Indiana. Louisville Metropolitan Police Department had taken the…
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 642 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 10,154 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
The Dubois County Health Department reported the positive tests of COVID-19 in the county remains at 14 as of Friday, April 17 at 8 a.m. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the public is encouraged to continue to remain at home. If you need to leave your home for essential work, or to…
On Monday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a Facebook Live event with Mayor Denny Spinner of Huntingburg, Mayor Dean Vonderheide of Jasper, State Senator Mark Messmer and US Senator Mike Braun. They will be giving updates to constituents regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the federal, state and local level. An event…
More than 70 local businesses and environmental organizations are imploring the Indiana Department of Transportation to stop planning a proposed highway project through the southern part of the state, claiming it’s not needed, that it could threaten rare habitat and that resources could be better spent aiding with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is recommending all persons to wear a cloth face covering if they must leave their home or report to work for essential operations. A few examples include: Shopping at essential businesses, such as grocery stores or pharmacies Picking up food from a…
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dubois Strong is offering a loan program to assist local small businesses during this economic pause. The Dubois Strong Emergency Loan Fund is available to applicants referred through local financial institutions for up to $5,000 with an interest rate of 1.5%. Funds are available through the already-established Dubois…
The Dubois County Health Department confirmed another positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified. This brings the total of 14 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 contacts of the patient are identified and monitored,” the department…
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Huntingburg is offering a loan program to assist local small businesses during the outbreak. The Huntingburg Emergency Loan Program (HELP) is available to applicants for up to $5,000 with an interest rate of 1.5%. Funds are being made available through the already-established Huntingburg Revolving Loan…
