Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 583 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 20,507 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
The Jasper-Dubois County Public Library will be offering to-go services to pick up items on hold starting Monday, May 4, 2020, at all four branches. Patrons are asked to reserve items by placing holds online (https://jdcpl.tlcdelivers.com) or by calling the library. Please limit the number of holds per person to 10. Once holds are gathered…
The Operation Round Up program, which is overseen by Dubois REC hit a major milestone this quarter, as the most recent round of grants put the total amount at $406,702.88 since the program began in 2011. Dubois REC would like to thank all the members who make this program possible. Operation Round Up is just…
In response to the recent closures and cancellations due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Huntingburg is now planning a phased re-opening plan. The plan is outlined in accordance with Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Orders. Huntingburg Transit Services will resume on Monday, May 11, 2020 and there will be a limit of two…
Update: The road was repaired and reopened Monday afternoon. The formation of a sinkhole about two miles east of Jasper on State Road 164 has forced the Indiana Department of Transportation to close that section of the road. INDOT crews have closed S.R. 164 between 3rd Avenue in Jasper and the intersection of State Road…
The Indiana State Police is investigating the death of a Pike County resident after a police-involved shooting. According to state police, a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy and a Petersburg Police officer responded to a residence on South Meridian Road in Oakland City Sunday at 2:07 p.m. after Pike County Dispatch received a call from Michael…
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed the 24th positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. “We are working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored,” said the health department in a press release. “Anyone who may have…
Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Back On Track Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’ health and wellbeing. Details on the plan can be viewed here. “Across Indiana we have witnessed a spirit of cooperation and caring for others that has touched my heart. May this spirit…
Northwood Retirement and Senior Care residents were able to step outside and enjoy a special parade Friday morning.
The Dubois County Health Department issued a notice warning the public to be aware that with the increased testing and testing sites coming available in the county, the number of cases in the county could rise sharply in the coming weeks. As of Friday, May 1 at 8 a.m., Dubois County had 23 positive tests…
