Thursday: Two new Covid-19 cases recorded
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded two new cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,173 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has…
Deutscherverein celebrates meeting together
Old friends separated for more than a year celebrated their heritage and camaraderie together over Solo Cups filled with beer and plates filled with bratwurst as the Jasper German Club, or Deutscherverein, met together for the first time in over a year. More than 100 members of the club gathered at Dave Buehler Plaza for…
Fire marshal offering reward for Marengo fire information
Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators are offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for starting a residential fire in Crawford County. On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, witnesses saw a white male in a black hoodie and dark pants enter the house at 399 Depot Street…
Wednesday: Four new Covid-19 cases recorded
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded one new case of Covid-19 in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,171 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has…
Indiana Furniture investing more than $17M in expansion, move from downtown
Indiana Furniture is adding a 165,000 square foot addition on Jasper’s southside with plans to close the company’s 116-year-old location on Mill Street. According to Indiana Furniture President and CEO Max Verkamp, the multistory building on Mill Street is not conducive to modern furniture manufacturing processes. Additionally, the company is responding to the market demand…
Jasper Street Dept. paving schedule to impact streets
The Jasper Street Department will lead off the 2021 milling/paving season through the next seven days, weather permitting. Milling will begin Thursday and Friday, May 20 and 21 with paving to follow Monday through Wednesday, May 24 and May 25 on the following streets: Easy Street Crossroads Avenue University Drive from Grandview, north to the cul-de-sac Grandview…
Webb sentenced for voyeurism, stalking
A Pike County Man, Michael D Webb, 41, of Otwell, was sentenced to 5 years on several charges including voyeurism and stalking. Webb pled guilty to the charges filed by the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office on March 24, 2021. His sentencing hearing was held earlier this month in the Dubois County Superior Court. “I am…
Tuesday: One new Covid-19 case in Dubois County
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded one new case of Covid-19 in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,167 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has…
Alice in Wonderland featured at Astra during upcoming Chalk Walk
In conjunction with the Jasper Community Arts’ annual Chalk Walk, The Next Act is set to show Alice in Wonderland at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, June 5. Find the “maddest hat” you can and go down the rabbit hole which leads to the historic Astra Theatre on the square in Jasper. In conjunction…
Three-vehicle crash sends man to hospital
A three-vehicle crash near the entrance of the closed Pizza Hut in Jasper sent a Petersburg man to the hospital with complaints of chest pain. According to Jasper police, Ray Stillwell, 89, of Petersburg, was southbound in a 2011 Cadillac on Hoffman Road when he stopped at the intersection of U.S. 231 across from Pizza…
Click It or Ticket campaign underway
Ninety percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up a disproportionate amount of the fatalities that occur every year on Indiana roads. It’s a concern that the Indiana State Police- Jasper Post is working to address this spring by…
Upcoming Pfizer vaccine clinics for 12 and older
A pair of upcoming vaccination clinics providing the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is for anyone 12 and older. The Dubois County Health Department will host two vaccination clinics to administer the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. This is an opportunity for any eligible individuals over the age of 12 looking for an appointment. Pfizer is a two-dose vaccine…
Avoid jail by taking part in misdemeanor warrant compliance day
The Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office recently announced they will hold a Misdemeanor Warrant Compliance Day on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Dubois County Superior Court. Anyone with an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant in Dubois County Superior Court can show up to get it cleared by appearing in front of the judge and setting a…
Trailer crashes into two vehicles before stopping
A trailer ended up striking two vehicles before stopping this morning in Jasper when it became unhitched from a semi-tractor According to police, John Wininger, 56, of Washington, was driving a 2000 Peterbilt semi-tractor east on 2nd Avenue when the trailer he was pulling became unhitched. The trailer rolled into oncoming traffic into the path…
YMCA seeking input for services in Perry County
The Tri-County YMCA will be conducting a Community Needs Assessment survey focusing on Perry County and the surrounding area. The Tri-County YMCA, serving Dubois, Spencer and Perry counties was chartered in Ferdinand in 2003. The YMCA has a 36,000 square foot facility in Ferdinand and conducts programming in communities across its service area. The…
FCC announces broadband assistance program
The Federal Communications is asking for help to spread the word about the Emergency Broadband Benefit. This temporary program helps families struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having a broadband connection is essential for households gain access to jobs, healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. Visit http://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit to learn more….
Monday: One new Covid-19 case recorded in county
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded one new case of Covid-19 in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,166 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has…
Digital inclusion community meeting this evening
This afternoon, Dubois Strong is hosting a Dubois County Digital Inclusion Community Meeting from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the theater of the VUJ Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing They will present the results of the Digital Inclusion Survey Data from Purdue, ask for feedback from those attending, and help to set priorities for an upcoming Digital…
Pearl Jam tribute band to perform at the Lincoln Amphitheatre on May 22
The Lincoln Amphitheatre will host a full band acoustic tribute to the music of Pearl Jam on Saturday, May 22. A socially distanced, limited capacity performance, this special event is a nod toward the upcoming 30 anniversary of Pearl Jam’s acclaimed appearance on MTV’s popular “Unplugged” series in 1992. Doors for the event will be at 6:30…
Advance tickets on sale for 39th annual WBDC Country Showdown
A limited number of advance tickets are now on sale for the WBDC Country Showdown. This year, tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the WBDC Studios at 458 Third Avenue in Jasper. The tickets are reserve seating to accommodate social distancing guidelines at the Jasper Arts Center and will be sold on a…
Dubois County Chamber hosting groundbreaking for new Huntingburg senior living developments
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Chestnut Gardens and Beehive Homes on Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. EST, at 1720 N Chestnut Street, Huntingburg. Huntingburg Mayor Steve Schwinghamer and former mayor Denny Spinner will be on hand to break ground for the new development of Chestnut Gardens duplexes…
Klem to be recognized at annual Memorial Day observance
The Dubois County Veterans Council will honor all veterans past and present during the annual observance of Memorial Day on May 29 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to gather on the west side of the Dubois County Courthouse at the veterans memorial and fountain to observe the ceremony. All veterans organizations of Dubois…
One new Covid-19 case recorded in Dubois County
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded one new case of Covid-19 in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,162 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has…
Mid-States Corridor RDA discusses public communication issues
Residents attending the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority (RDA) meeting last Friday voiced frustrations over the perceived lack of communication from the contractor charged with determining the path forward on the Mid-States Corridor. The corridor is a proposed improved highway through Dubois County designed to connect the improved U.S. 231 in Spencer County to Interstate…
State opens vaccinations up to Hoosiers 12 and older
The Indiana Department of Health announced that Hoosiers age 12 and older can begin receiving a free COVID-19 vaccine at 8 a.m. Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the use of the Pfizer vaccine for this new age group on Wednesday following the FDA’s expansion…
Casual event connects entrepreneurs with local support network
Anyone with an innovative or entrepreneurial spirit is invited to attend an upcoming event to meet and network with members of the local support network. If you are seeking to get an idea or business off the ground, this is a great event to meet with individuals and business owners in the community dedicated to…
Five new Covid-19 cases recorded in Dubois County
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded five new cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,161 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has…
Weekly work search requirement for unemployment benefits begins again on June 1
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-13 requiring Hoosiers requesting unemployment benefits from the state to be actively seeking full-time work starting on June 1. The federal government authorized states to waive work search requirements during the height of the pandemic. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will once again require a weekly…
Zero Covid-19 cases recorded Tuesday
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded zero new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. The total number of cases in the county stands at 6,156 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon. The state has opened…
Downtown Chowdown returns this Wednesday
Wednesday, food trucks will return to the Jasper Square for the first of this year’s monthly Downtown Chowdown events. Eleven food trucks will be available from 4 to 8 p.m. for visitors to peruse and find just the right taste. Additionally, there will be live music and fun games. Shops around the Square will be…
Five new Covid-19 cases over weekend
Five new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Dubois County since Friday — three on Sunday and two on Monday. This brings the total number of cases in the county up to 6,155 since the pandemic began with 117 deaths related to the virus. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily…
