90 new cases of Covid-19 reported
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 90 new cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County since the pandemic began to 2,719 with 34 deaths attributed to the disease. The state also reported 12,733 residents have been tested. Testing: For local testing, the site at…
Hospital: Don’t delay healthcare
Health care providers at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center urge everyone to continue to get the health care they need when they need it, even during this challenging time of COVID-19. The hospital and its clinics are open and continue to follow additional safety protocols to provide safe emergency and essential care. Delaying care…
Covid-19 quarantine guidelines for contact tracing updated
Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated quarantine guidance for people who have been identified as a close contact to a positive Covid-19 person. There are now three options for a quarantine period for close contacts. Quarantine would end after day 14 if the person has not developed any symptoms. This is…
Two new deaths from Covid-19 reported; 55 new cases
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported two more Dubois County residents have died from Covid-19. Along with the reported deaths, an additional 55 residents have tested positive for Covid-19. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County since the pandemic began to 2,629 with 34 deaths attributed to the disease. The…
Woman facing manslaughter charge
A Jasper woman is facing a charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter after being arrested last Friday. According to police, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center contacted the Jasper Police Department about a male victim with a laceration on his neck. Officers investigated and found that during a domestic incident on November 26, 2020, Gina M….
Skeletal remains found in Orange County
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found near 173 West Quarry Road, Orleans in Orange County. A man walking in the area on Sunday, November 29, found what he thought were skeletal remains. Police were contacted and Indiana State Crime Scene Investigators responded and collected the remains. Indiana State Police and the Orange…
Kimball International celebrates 70 years by giving back to community
Kimball International is celebrating its 70th year by giving back to the community. Employees of the Jasper company chose Mentors for Youth as a local nonprofit that will receive a donation through the Kimball International-Habig Foundation Seventy years ago, the Jasper Corporation was founded as a contract manufacturer of residential furniture and television cabinets, with…
State reports 37 new Covid-19 cases
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 37 additional positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County since the pandemic began to 2,574 with 32 deaths attributed to the disease. The state also reported 12,570 residents have been tested. Testing: For local testing, the site…
O’Tannenbaum Days welcomes visitors this weekend
O’Tannenbaum Days will be held this Friday, Saturday and Sunday — December 4, 5, and 6 — in Jasper. The huge, lit Christmas tree in the center of Downtown Jasper will welcome visitors, relatives, residents, and friends to the annual Christmas celebration. The square is covered in lights strung from the Dubois County Courthouse and…
Man facing multiple charges after traffic stop
Dubois County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Jasper 19-year-old Saturday night after allegedly finding a pistol, drugs and paraphernalia after stopping his vehicle. Police stated they initiated the investigation after the 9-1-1 call center received a call from a woman reporting she was being followed and she was concerned for her safety. A K-9 officer located…
Jasper Library closing to begin move to new location
The Jasper Public Library will permanently close the current location (1116 Main St.) to the public on Wednesday, December 9 at 8:00 p.m. The contents of the current building will then begin to be moved to the new location at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center (100 3rd Avenue). Patrons are encouraged to visit the library by…
Huntingburg Transit services resume Wednesday
The Huntingburg Transit System will resume services on Wednesday, December 2 at 8:30 a.m. To schedule a ride, please call 812-683-2211.
Jasper native has axe throwing world championship in sight
Jasper native Kyle Rickenbaugh will be putting his axe throwing skills up against some of the best throwers in the world in the upcoming world championship being held in Atlanta, Georgia. The co-owner of Plaid & Timber Axe Throwing Company will be part of a group of competitors that includes his wife, Amanda, his business…
42 new Covid-19 cases reported Monday
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 42 additional positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. Over the weekend, the state reported 19 new cases Sunday and 22 on Saturday with one additional death reported Saturday as well. The total number of cases since the pandemic began is 2,537 with 32 deaths attributed to…
Upcoming farm seminar addresses mental health
With the loss of county farmers due to suicides over the last year, the stress associated with farming has again begun to be discussed in our local towns and communities. Years of often challenging crop returns, agricultural trade disputes, and a national pandemic have placed additional stress on many area farm families. To assist with…
Dubois County man walks away from plane crash in Orange County
Saturday, Indiana State Police responded to a plane crash near the French Lick Airport. According to police, a Celestine man crashed a single-engine airplane while attempting to land at the airport at about 1:37 p.m. Orange County Sheriff’s Department was notified of the crash that occurred west of the airport at about 2:09 p.m. When…
State reports another Dubois County Covid-19 death
Another Dubois County resident’s death has been attributed to Covid-19. This is the 32nd resident to have died from Covid-19 and the sixth death in the past 30 days. The Indiana State Department of Health also reported 22 new Covid-19 cases in the county bringing the total since the pandemic began up to 2,477. The…
27 new Covid-19 cases reported Friday
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported an additional 27 positive cases of Covid-19. On Thursday, the state recorded 50 new cases. This brings the total of cases in Dubois County to 2,456 with 31 deaths attributed to Covid-19. The state also reported 12,291 residents have been tested. About 13.2 percent of the ICU…
Multiple Huntingburg streets to close for milling/paving work
Due to milling and paving work, the following streets will be closed, weather permitting, on Monday, November 30, beginning at 7:30 a.m.: Cherry Ridge Drive between Cherry Street and Highland Drive; 2nd Avenue between US231 and Geiger Street; and 20th Street between Medical Arts Drive and Leland Drive. The work is expected to take place through Friday,…
Memorial Hospital: Cases, deaths rising; do your part to slow the spread
The year 2020 has been a challenge for all of us. As we head into the holiday season, we all want to find some peace and tranquility that is the hallmark of this time of year, and we look forward to time spent with family and friends and annual traditions. However, we know this year must…
Quinn: Work together to stop violence against women
Nov. 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day was not celebrated until this century, as 50 years ago, violence against women was not considered a criminal justice issue in our country. It was hidden in our homes behind closed doors. Unfortunately, as we see the rise of violence…
State records 33 more Dubois County Covid-19 cases
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded 33 new positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases up to 2,379 since the pandemic began and 31 residents have died from Covid-19. 12,068 Dubois County residents have been tested. About 15.5 percent of the ICU beds in Region 10…
Memorial Hospital holiday closures
Memorial Hospital’s Urgent Care Center, located at 507 East 19th Street in Huntingburg, will be closed on Thanksgiving. It will reopen on Friday, November 27, for regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Memorial COVID-19 Drive-Thru testing site, located at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Rumbach in Jasper, will be closed on…
Huntingburg Transit closed due to staffing issues
Due to the City of Huntingburg Covid-19 protocols, the Huntingburg Transit System is closed until further notice. The public is not at risk of being a direct contact with regards to the coronavirus but employees are being asked to self-quarantine, which has resulted in staffing issues. The city will notify the public when the Transit…
Spinner: Being mayor best job I’ll ever have
When the Spinners were considering Denny’s bid for a third term as mayor of Huntingburg, it wasn’t an easy decision. A self-declared foot on the gas leader, Spinner was looking at the completion of the Stellar Community projects and wondering if it was time for some new leadership for the city. “There was a lot…
State reports 31st Dubois County Covid-19 death
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported another Dubois County resident has died from Covid-19. They also recorded 43 new Covid-19 cases. A total of 2,346 cases have been recorded in the county and 31 deaths have been attributed to the virus. A total of 11,956 residents have been tested for Covid-19. About 15.9…
Local quality of life group honored for environmental work
A grassroots group of southwestern Indiana citizens fighting to protect a place they love was recognized by the Hoosier Environmental Council. “What an honor to be in the virtual presence of a group of environmental advocates that grows every year through their vision for a healthier and safer Indiana,” said Southwestern Indiana Citizens for Quality…
12 new Covid-19 cases reported Monday
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health has reported 12 new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. A total of 2,304 cases have been recorded in the county and 30 deaths related to the virus. A total of 11,857 Covid-19 tests have been performed on Dubois County residents. On Sunday, the health department reported 34 new…
Santa Claus comes to Jasper
The Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association is pleased to announce the details for Santa Claus to make his arrival in Jasper. Once again this year – – this event will take place on a Friday – November 27 – during the day. Santa’s arrival will brighten your child’s day and they can visit with him…
State reports 39 new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Saturday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded 39 new positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County. This brings the total number of cases up to 2,258 since the pandemic began and 30 residents have died from Covid-19. 11,761 Dubois County residents have been tested. About 17.6 percent of the ICU beds in Region 10…
Two dead after altercation involving handguns
The Jasper Police Department is investigating an incident in which two men were killed after exchanging gunshots. According to police, they received a 911 call at about 2:15 a.m. Saturday morning reporting a male with a gunshot wound needing assistance on Rhine Strasse near the 47th Street intersection. The male was later identified as, Andres C….
