8 new Covid-19 cases reported in Dubois County
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported eight new cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County bringing the total number of cases to 5,933 since the pandemic began. The state has recorded 112 Dubois County residents’ deaths attributed to the virus. Dubois County is currently at the yellow advisory level. Hoosiers age 50 and older,…
10th Street demo continues
Lechner Excavating will be working on the demolition of 10th Street Elementary for at least another month, according to owner Luke Nordhoff. The older portion of the building has been razed and the portion built in the 90s remains to be demolished. While some expected to find a time capsule on the property behind the…
Seven roads remain impacted by high water
On Friday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported portions of seven county roads are still under high water. Here are the areas still impeded from travel. Madison Township County Road 875 West south of County Road 150 North County Road 50 North west of County Road 750 West County Road 800 West north of County…
One new death; two more Covid-19 cases
Another Dubois County resident has died from Covid-19 according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Since the pandemic began, 112 Dubois County residents have died due to the virus. The Indiana State Department of Health also reported two new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic…
Commissioners hold trash court over Dubois property
Dubois County Commissioners issued a fine against a Dubois property owner during its meeting Monday. Rob Slotten was fined $600 and ordered to appear before the commissioners in April with proof that his property at 5404 E. Walnut Street in Dubois had been brought into compliance. The Dubois County Solid Waste Management District notified Slotten…
Public awareness focus of Severe Weather Preparedness week
To focus attention upon the rapidly approaching tornado and severe weather season, the week of March 14-20 is designated Severe Weather Preparedness Week throughout the State of Indiana. The Dubois County Emergency Management office issued a reminder of the upcoming week to invoke the public’s awareness of what actions to take in case of tornadoes…
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center celebrates youth art
The artwork of Dubois County students will be featured at the ThyenClark Cultural Center during Youth Art Month which is celebrated annually during the month of March. The Art Education Association of Indiana and the National EducationAssociation appointed March as a time to recognize and celebrate the creativity and artistic talents of our children. Art…
Dubois Strong study espouses Mid-States Corridor economic impact
Dubois Strong conducted a study in partnership with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc. (HSP) analyzing the impact the Mid-States Corridor Project will have on Dubois and Spencer Counties. The Mid-States Corridor is a planned four-lane interstate grade road connecting the improved portion of U.S. 231 in Spencer County to Interstate 69 north of Dubois County. According…
Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting March 11
The Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Supervisors invite the public to the annual meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. EST. Due to an abundance of caution, the meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom. A call-in number is available for those without a computer or phone access. Reservations are requested to…
13 roads affected by high water
On Wednesday, the Dubois County Highway Department announced 13 roads remain affected by high water. Nine roads previously closed have reopened. These are the roads that still have sections underwater. Madison Township County Road 875 West south of County Road 150 North County Road 50 North west of County Road 750 West County Road 800…
State opens vaccine up for Hoosiers 50 and older
The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 50 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to an additional 412,000 Hoosiers. Due to limited vaccine supplies nationally, Indiana has prioritized healthcare workers, first responders and those who are most vulnerable in…
Seven new Covid-19 cases reported
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported seven new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began up to 5,923. The state has recorded 111 deaths of Dubois County residents from the virus. Dubois County is currently in the yellow advisory level. Hoosiers age 55 and…
Hickman sees connection between Chamber, new entrepreneurship group, and county’s success
Becky Hickman was recently named as the new executive director of the Dubois County Chamber but she is also leading another Dubois County entrepreneurial group. She is the first executive director of EinDC (Education and Entrepreneurship of Dubois County), a group established in 2016 to explore grassroots efforts to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Dubois County….
Six new Covid-19 cases recorded in Dubois County
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported six new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began up to 5,916. The state has recorded 111 deaths of Dubois County residents from the virus. Dubois County is currently in the yellow advisory level. Hoosiers age 55 and…
17 roads now closed due to high water
The Dubois County Highway Department updated the list of roads closed in Dubois County. After several reopened and several closed as water has fallen and risen in different areas of the county in the past 24 hours, there are now 17 roads under water in certain areas. Here are the roads affected by high water….
55 and older now eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccine
The Indiana State Department of Health has opened up Covid-19 vaccines to Hoosiers 55 and older. To schedule a vaccine, visit https://ourshot.in.gov and select a location from one of more than 370 clinics around the state. Hoosiers who do not have a computer or cell phone or those who need assistance scheduling an appointment can call 211…
Kimball Electronics celebrates Earth Day with nature photography contest
The public is invited to submit their best nature photos for a contest hosted by Kimball Electronics in celebration of Earth Day 2021. The nature photography contest will raise money for various non-profit organizations as part of this year’s Kimball Electronics Gives employee-giving circle granting efforts. Original photos can be submitted throughout March. Winners will…
IDEM: Hoosier Hills Marina fire environmental impact minimal
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management reported the environmental impact of the fire at Hoosier Hills Marina was minimal. The fire which ended with 11 boats destroyed — six sinking — and 11 others damaged is still under investigation by the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office. According to IDEM, most of the fuel in the…
Jazz, wine, craft beer return to Huntingburg this summer
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 17, as the Garden Gate Festival returns once again to feature jazz, wine, and craft beer, as well as other fun additions, in and around the beautiful Market Street Park in downtown Huntingburg. This fun-filled day will begin downtown with individuals putting on their running shoes for the “JazzedUP” 5K and…
State records 20 new Covid-19 cases over weekend
The Indiana State Department of Health recorded 20 new cases of Covid-19 since Friday. This brings the total number of cases up to 5,910 since the pandemic began. 111 Dubois County residents have died from Covid-19. The county is in the yellow advisory level at this time. A mass vaccination is planned for Saturday, March…
14 county roads closed for high water
The Dubois County Highway Department reported 14 roads were closed due to high water. Here are the roads that are closed. Madison Township County Road 875 West south of County Road 150 North County Road 50 North west of County Road 750 West County Road 800 West north of County Road 300 South — river…
Drunk driving crash seriously injures passenger
A passenger in a crash involving drugs and alcohol suffered serious injuries and the driver is facing multiple charges. Saturday at about 1:37 a.m., Jasper Police Department and Memorial Hospital Ambulance Services were dispatched to the report of a single-vehicle crash near 31 South Clay Street. When they arrived, they found the registered owner of…
Indiana State Police warn of ongoing ‘Child Safety Kit’ Facebook scam
State police warning of “child safety kit” scam in which scammer uses fake connections to Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post recently received a complaint from a local resident advising of what appears to be an ongoing scam solicited via Facebook. This scam involves the offering of a “Child Safety Kit”…
John Mellencamp guitar raffle and film going on at Cultural Center
Jasper Community Arts is holding a raffle for a signed guitar from John Mellencamp as well as a showing of his biographical movie. Raffle dates on the guitar are from February 26 to March 24 with the drawing on March 25. The film, ‘John Mellencamp: It’s About You’, is playing Mondays through Fridays from 10…
State records 5 new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported five new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases up to 5,890 since the pandemic began. There have been 111 deaths in Dubois County attributed to Covid-19. A mass vaccination is planned for Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Jasper Middle School. Information…
County resolutions address decorum at meetings
Contrary to popular belief, the public doesn’t have the right to speak at public meetings. While Indiana law covers a range of reasons elected and appointed officials must host meetings open to the public as well as public hearings in which the public is actually invited to provide their opinion, for most meetings the public…
Nine new Covid-19 cases recorded
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported nine new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases up to 5,885 since the pandemic began. There have been 111 deaths in Dubois County attributed to Covid-19. A mass vaccination is planned for Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Jasper Middle School….
IU hosting vaccine discussion Thursday evening
Do you and your family have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? IU will host a virtual panel discussion covering how current vaccines and those in development work in the fight against COVID-19; the vaccine’s role in getting back to normal; the vaccine’s side effects and other medical information to consider; challenges to distributing and accessing…
Process Center open Saturday, March 6
The Dubois County Solid Waste District is holding monthly Saturday events for residents unable to use District Process Center services during the regular daily public hours. This will be held on Saturday, March 6 from 8 am to 12 noon ET. Items normally accepted at the Process Center will be accepted during this time. Items…
Mass Covid-19 vaccination clinic planned
The Dubois County Health Department will host another mass vaccination clinic to administer COVID-19 vaccine in this one-day event. This is a great opportunity for any eligible individuals looking for an appointment or anyone looking to move up a first shot appointment. The clinic will be held at the Jasper Middle School, 3600 Portersville Road, Jasper,…
Eight new Covid-19 cases recorded in county
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported eight new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases up to 5,876 since the pandemic began. There have been 111 deaths in Dubois County attributed to Covid-19. Tuesday, the state opened the vaccine up to individuals 60 and older. More information can be…
