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…
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 313 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 8,527 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
As of April 14, at 8 a.m., there are a total of 13 positive COVID-19 tests among Dubois County residents. The COVID-19 virus is present and active in Dubois County. We need everyone’s cooperation to be successful in defeating COVID-19 during this crisis. It is imperative that citizens STAY AT HOME so we can slow…
Caiden Obermeier’s kindness is contagious. As the 10-year-old with a huge heart faces a special heart procedure, his friends and family decided to throw him a parade.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather, the contractor working for the Indiana Department of Transportation will close 15th Street from the intersection with Newton Street/U.S. 231 to Kundeck Street beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 14. The closure is expected to be in place for one day. The contractor will close that section down…
As of Monday, April 13, at 8 a.m., there is a total of 13 positive COVID-19 tests among Dubois County residents. The Dubois County Health Department issued a reminder to residents about wearing masks and continuing to practice social distancing. The department stated that everyone in a community setting and in situations where they are…
The Ketcham Memorial Center announced several staff members and residents at the facility had tested positive for COVID-19. Kathy Wittmer, administrator of the facility, announced the following on the organization’s Facebook page. “While we strive for transparency in everything we do, please know that we are bound by federal guidelines under the Health Insurance Portability…
