The Dubois County Health Department announced the first death of a Dubois County resident from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our first resident of Dubois County to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is tragic whenever there is a loss of life. This is not the…
The Spencer County Catholic parishes of St. Boniface in Fulda and St. Meinrad in St. Meinrad each have received a $3,000 grant to assist local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rapid Response grants were distributed by the Spencer County Community Foundation. Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, pastor of the two parishes, said the grants will…
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 511 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 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus to 24,627 following corrections to the previous day’s…
The Dubois County Health Department confirms that two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 47 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…
Ed Payne’s brilliant, giving heart has shone through the fog of dementia as he has passed out sweet bits of candy-sized kindness to everyone. Known as The Candy Man, he has made daily rounds from his apartment at Stork Place for several years. Open bag of candy in hand, he’d offer a piece to anyone…
According to the Lochmueller Group, more than 3,000 screening report questionnaires were completed and are being reviewed by the Mid-States Corridor Project Team. The questionnaire was available at public meetings in February, online at the project website, and in 17 area library locations. Responses were accepted through March 23. According to Mindy Peterson, spokesperson for…
Versteel has been producing masks and ear guards to donate to local nursing homes, hospitals and clinics. In an effort to support those on the front lines of this crisis, Versteel’s product development and upholstery teams have created over 500 3D printed ear guards and hundreds more sewn face masks for donation. Versteel is also…
The Dubois County Health Department confirmed three more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 45 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Total Positive Cases New Positives Recovered* Deaths 45 3 24 0 *A person out of isolation and reporting feeling well. As Dubois County…
The Dubois County Health Department announced four more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 42 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. We are working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that close contacts of the patients are identified and…
The Dubois County Election Board has changed a voting location for four Dubois County precincts in the upcoming June 2 Primary. Voters registered in Bainbridge 2E, Bainbridge 2W, Bainbridge 3E, Bainbridge 3W will vote at Arnold F. Habig Community Center. Previously, they had voted at the National Guard Armory in Jasper. The National Guard Armory is…
