NEWS

A local resident is urging Dubois County Commissioners to establish an ordinance prohibiting grass clippings on roadways, citing motorcycle safety concerns and potential accidents. Russell Friedman presented his case during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, explaining that wet grass clippings create hazardous conditions for motorcyclists. “The grass..is 85% water, which makes it slick, almost like ice,”…

The Dubois County Highway Department will have four overnight closures next week for bridge deck overlays.  On Monday, April 14, 2025, we will close the intersection of County Road 400 West and County Road 150 North near Shiloh Road and County Road 600 West in Duff between County Roads 350 South and 400 South.  They…

Tuesday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported some roads had come off the flooded while others had been added and the number remained 25 roads impacted by water. In Madison Township, the following roads are flooded. Boone Township Marion Township Harbison Township Bainbridge Township Patoka Township

The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation has launched a new initiative to improve preschool education for three and four year old children in the area it serves. Officials from the school corporation are reaching out to parents and community members to participate in an online survey regarding preschool needs in the area. “We value input…

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of measles in Indiana this year. The case is in an unvaccinated minor in Allen County, and state and local public health officials are working together on the investigation and to confirm any additional cases. The patient is stable and recovering, and no…

With the new pool set to open in May, the Park and Rec Department announced the new ticket prices. Daily admission increased by $1 from the previous year’s prices and will be $5. The coupon book has gone away and is replaced by an individual season pass for $60. According to Director Tom Moorman, Janessa…