Constitution Week recognized locally by Daughters of the American Revolution
Thursday is Constitution Day, a day that kicks off a week (September 17 to 23) dedicated to honoring the United States Constitution. Honoring this annual designation, the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have displays celebrating the Constitution set up in the Jasper Public Library and Dubois County Contractual Libraries. Local…
Two new Covid-19 cases reported
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported two new positive cases of Covid-19. This brings the total to 914 positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 914 cases, 807 have reportedly recovered and 18 residents have died. According to the health department, 7,866 residents have been tested. A partir del 16 de Septiembre,…
First-ever, free, virtual events empower area high school girls
Women LEAD will empower area high school girls to be bold, fearless and lead with confidence through its first-ever virtually delivered events. They attend the free event either Sept. 24 or Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon ET. To register visit YoungWomenLead.com by Sept. 22. “Through technology, Young Women LEAD is bringing together up to…
Health dept. reports one new Covid-19 case
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported one new positive case of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). That brings the total to 912 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 912 cases, 802 have reportedly recovered and 18 residents have died. According to the health department, 7,849 residents have been tested. A partir del…
Huntingburg Airport celebrates tunnel, continued development
Monday, The Huntingburg Airport celebrated County Road 200 West reopening with the state’s first tunnel under an airport runway as well as being one step closer in the decade long plan to extend and expand the airport’s runway. The new 180-foot tunnel consists of 33 concrete arches held together by the force of gravity and…
New Memorial COVID-19 drive-thru testing site
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has a new COVID-19 drive thru testing site located at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Rumbach Street in Jasper (formerly Old National Bank next to Fazoli’s). This new site replaces drive-thru testing that was previously available at Urgent Care Center in Huntingburg. A physician/provider order and appointment time are…
One new death, 16 new Covid-19 cases reported over weekend
The Dubois County Health Department reported another death related to Covid-19. “We mourn the death and extend our prayers and sympathies to the family and friends of this individual,” said Dubois County Health Officer Dr. Ted Waflart. “This serves as an unfortunate reminder to the entire Dubois County community of the importance of following recommended…
Health dept. reports 7 new COVID-19 cases
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department reported seven new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases among Dubois County residents to 895. Of the 895 cases, 774 have reportedly recovered and 17 have died. The health department said 7,584 residents have been tested. A partir del 11 de Septiembre, a las 8 a.m., el departamentode Salud del Condado de…
Dubois County Museum remains open during roof work
The Dubois County Museum announced that work will begin on Monday, September 14, to replace the building’s roof covering the majority of Room Two. Items in Room Two include the farm machinery and log house display, as well as, the trains’ area and the collection of wildlife in the Wildlife Adventure Room. This work project…
Second drive-thru high dose flu clinic scheduled
The Dubois County Health Department will be offering another drive-thru HIGH DOSE only flu clinic for individuals 65 years of age and older on Thursday, September 17, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. High dose flu vaccine for these individuals is covered by Medicare or private health insurance. *Drive-thru directions* Participants are asked to…
Thursday: One new Covid-19 case reported
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department reported one new positive cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19). That brings the total to 888 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 888 cases, 771 have reportedly recovered and 17 residents have died. A total of 7,539 residents have been tested as of 8 a.m. on Thursday….
Huntingburg Airport hosting ribbon-cutting for tunnel expansion project
On Monday, September 14th at 10 a.m. EST the Dubois County Airport Authority is partnering with the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce to present the opening of a new tunnel located on C.R. 200 South. This tunnel is a milestone accomplishment in the overall project goal to expand the Huntingburg Regional Airport. It is also…
10 new Covid-19 cases reported
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported 10 new positive cases of Covid-19. That brings the total to 887 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 887 cases, 761 have reportedly recovered and 17 residents have died. 7,470 residents have been tested. A partir del 9 de Septiembre, a las 8 a.m., el…
PSCi receives broadband expansion grant from state
Perry-Spencer Rural Telephone Cooperative (PSCi) was among the 50 projects and companies that received funding as part of Governor Eric Holcomb’s broadband infrastructure expansion efforts throughout the state. PSCi, received $5 million (with a local match of $2.8 million) for a project to increase broadband access to 679 unserved locations in Dubois County. “Lieutenant Governor…
Church steps in to fill need for first jury trial since pandemic started
Last Thursday, the Dubois County Circuit Court held its first jury trial since the pandemic hit the state in March. During the trial, Nathan Albrecht, 28, of Ferdinand, was found guilty of three counts — two level one felony counts of child molestation and one level six felony count of performance harmful to a minor….
Health dept. reports 14 new Covid-19 cases over weekend
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported 14 new cases of Covid-19 that were found over the holiday weekend. Saturday, there were seven new cases reported; Sunday there were three, Monday there were three and Tuesday, one more was reported. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County to 877. Of the 877…
One drowned, one rescued after Patoka Lake incident
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a man that occurred at Patoka Lake Sunday evening. The body of Travis Ray St. Martin, 33, of Racine, Wisconsin, was recovered by conservation officer public safety divers Sunday night at approximately 7:34 p.m. after he went missing in the water. Sunday, at approximately 2:51 p.m., a…
Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ coming to Lincoln Amphitheatre
People’s Theater of Southern Indiana to Bring Into the Woods to Amphitheatre this October Into the Woods intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales to explore the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella, among others. The musical is tied…
State Police; Beware of online puppy scams
Indiana State Police Detectives at Evansville are currently investigating a couple of fraud incidents involving individuals attempting to purchase dogs online. One recent Warrick County resident purchased a dog through a website and paid $900. The dog was going to be shipped to the buyer and required insurance and vaccinations, which was an additional $2,800….
Health dept. reports 5 new cases
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department reported five new positive cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Dubois County residents. That brings the total to 863 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 863 cases, 737 have reportedly recovered and 17 residents have died. According to the health department, 6,954 residents have been tested….
Dubois Strong holds annual meeting
Dubois Strong announced a premier real estate development advisory and consulting firm has been engaged to provide economic impact analysis services to a local organization supporting the proposed Mid-States Corridor project. The announcement was made during the annual meeting of Dubois Strong, an organization whose mission is to promote economic development in Dubois County and…
Girls on the Run expands outreach, launches virtual season
Registration now open to help Dubois County-area girls stay active and healthy during pandemic Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana announced the launch of its first fall season with a new club for middle schoolers throughout Dubois County. Heart & Sole by Girls on the Run is an afterschool club for sixth- through eighth-grade…
Jasper Arts 27th Juried Exhibit opens
Jasper Community Arts announced the opening of the 27th Annual Juried Art Exhibition in the Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center. The show runs from September 2-27, 2020. The exhibit includes a wide variety of media and techniques: watercolor, oil, acrylic, prints, photography, collage, sculpture, and graphite. The exhibit consists of two and three-dimensional…
Solid Waste Process Center open Saturday, September 12
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, September 12 from 8 am to 12 noon EDT. Items normally accepted at the Process Center will be accepted during this time. Items…
Four new Covid-19 cases reported
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department reported four new positive cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19). That brings the total to 858 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 858 cases, 721 have reportedly recovered and 17 have died. According to the health department, 6,907 residents have been tested. A partir del 3 de…
VU Jasper celebrating 50 years
Vincennes University Jasper has a rich history, and that history is woven tightly with the Dubois County community. “The community is the lifeblood of the Jasper campus,” former VU Jasper dean Dr. Gerald Altstadt said. The 2020-2021 academic year marks the 50th anniversary of VU Jasper and celebrates five decades of excellence and transforming lives….
High-dose flu clinic offered for older residents
Dubois County Health Department will be offering a drive-thru high-dose only flu clinic for individuals 65 years of age and older on Friday, September 4, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine. High dose flu vaccine for these individuals is covered by Medicare or private health insurance. *Drive-thru directions* Participants are asked…
Dubois County Food Bank closed Saturday and Monday
The Dubois County Food Bank will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5, and Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.
Dubois County prepared for 2020 General Election
Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock is expecting absentee vote-by-mail ballots (mail-in ballots) from Dubois County voters to top the number of those cast in the primary earlier this year. Voters cast 1,765 votes by mail in June, but the governor had lifted restrictions on mail-in voting so that anyone could vote by mail due to…
Eight new Covid-19 cases reported Wednesday
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported eight new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). That brings the total to 854 positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County residents. OF the 854 cases, 715 have reportedly recovered and 17 residents have died. According to the health department, 6,845 residents have been tested. According to the…
Hostetter puts name on new pizzeria
With plans to bring the area a fantastic pizza, strombolis the way they are supposed to be made, and delicious pasta dishes, Nick and Angela Hostetter will be opening Hosty’s across the street from Azura Café in about a month. Hosty’s, named after the Hostetters, will open in the former Villa Pizzeria building on Third…
