Democratic council candidate to withdraw name from ballot
A challenge to Mikayla Granados’ eligibility to run for county council was set to be in front of the Dubois County Superior Court Thursday but she filed her paperwork to withdraw from the race. Senator Mark Messmer, the chairman of the Dubois County Republican Party, filed a challenge to Granados’ candidacy last Monday based on her…
State police launch drunk driving enforcement campaign
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Jasper Post will be participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. Now through Labor Day, troopers will be conducting overtime patrols, seeking out drunk drivers and showing zero tolerance for anyone driving impaired. These patrols are supported with funds from the National Highway Traffic…
One new death, 9 new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported one new death attributed to Covid-19 as well as nine new cases. “It is with tremendous sorrow that I share the news of the loss of our fourteenth COVID-19 related death in a Dubois County resident, We pray for comfort and peace to their family during this painful…
Letter: What we learned in kindergarten
Recently on a trip to the grocery store and then out walking on a gorgeous Sunday morning, I noticed damp, dirty disposable face masks lying on the ground. I get it, we’re all tired of wearing them and can’t wait to get it off when we’re safely distanced, out of doors or back in our…
DC Multisport plans yoga, running events
Fire Horse Yoga will lead an outdoor yoga retreat at the Ferdinand State Forest on Saturday, August 29, 2020. The beginner-friendly yoga class starts in the serene meadows. Then, enjoy a hike around the lake as a field guide identifies wildflowers, plants, and animals along the way. The class concludes with a meditation by the…
Man sentenced to 7 years for attempted rape
A Vincennes man, Joshua Palmer, was sentenced in the Dubois Circuit Court today to seven years in the Indiana Department of Correction after being convicted of attempted rape, a level 3 felony. The investigation of the case began on November 27, 2017 at approximately 2:30 a.m. when a woman contacted the Jasper Police Department advising…
Conversation, coffee and cupcakes
For the four friends, talk revolves around the day’s happenings like the smooth, freshly paved Newton Street which leads to a reminder about a day spent washing a car and questions about getting spots off the finish before meandering to the days gone by and the changes over the years and then, there is a…
11 new Covid-19 cases reported
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported 11 new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). That brings the total to 758 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 758 cases, 581 have reportedly recovered and 13 have died. The health department reported 5,823 tests have been submitted. Cases were reported in Northeast Dubois…
Street replacement closes avenue in Jasper
Clearview Avenue, west of the intersection with Justin Street, will close beginning today for replacement of the concrete street in the area. The duration of this closure is expected to be approximately three weeks or possibly longer, as the concrete must go through a curing process prior to allowing traffic to flow on it. The…
Crash involving sleepy driver closes SR 162
A section of State Road 162 north of Ferdinand was closed for about 45 minutes Monday morning after a sleepy driver drifted into the side of passing semi-tractor trailer. According to deputies, Craig Long, 57, of Crestwood, Ky. was northbound in a 2013 Dodge Ram when he fell asleep. Deputies said his vehicle went more…
Habitat for Humanity hosting virtual groundbreaking on 18th Dubois County home
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County (HFHDC) will be breaking ground on its eighteenth home in Dubois County. The public is invited to join them at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020, on the Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County Facebook Page for a live stream of the celebration. You will learn about what this…
18 Covid-19 cases reported over weekend
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department reported 18 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed over the weekend. Of the cases, 11 were confirmed on Saturday, two on Sunday and five on Monday. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County to 747. Of the 747 cases, 542 have reportedly recovered and there have been…
WagonWorks Apartments officially open
Friday, Huntingburg celebrated the completion of its final Stellar Community project, the WagonWorks Apartments. It also happened to be the sixth anniversary of the day the city was named a Stellar Community by then Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann. “On that day we were overjoyed about that designation,” Mayor Denny Spinner said during the celebration. “One…
Celestine man dies in side-by-side rollover
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Celestine. Dubois County Dispatch received a 911 call at 10:36 p.m. on Saturday night in reference to a serious ORV accident near State Road 164 in Celestine According to officers, Isaac Frank, 39, of Celestine, was operating a side-by-side ORV…
Intersection at 5th and Geiger Streets to be closed for gas main installation
Due to gas main installation work, the intersection at 5th and Geiger Streets in Huntingburg will be closed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. beginning Monday, August 17through Friday, August 21, 2020. Please find an alternate route during that time.
Indie baseball league brings professional talent to Dubois County
Covid-19 can’t take away the simple beauty of baseball played in front of fans at League Stadium even if they do have to social distance. The crack of bats can be heard daily at the summer cathedral in Huntingburg as players from around the country looking to keep their skills sharp and their stats current…
13th Covid-19 related death in Dubois County reported
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department received information that one new related death of Covid-19 has been recorded in Dubois County. This brings the total number of Dubois County deaths related to COVID-19 to 13. “We mourn the death and extend our prayers and sympathies to the individual’s family and friends,” said Dr. Ted Waflart,…
11 new Covid-19 cases reported Friday
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department reported 11 new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. That brings the total to 729 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 729 cases, 535 have reportedly recovered and 12 have died. The health department also reported 5,624 tests have been submitted. A…
Huntingburg street closed for water main leak repair
Due to a water main leak on Jackson Street, the road is closed between 9th and 10th Streets in Huntingburg. Residents and businesses in that area may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. Please avoid the area at this time.
Jasper: Storm sewer replacement closes Cathy Lane
The Jasper Street Department has closed Cathy Lane north of the intersection with 25th Street for a storm sewer replacement. This portion of Cathy Lane will remain closed until approximately August 24, barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen events. Motorists’ will not have access to this area. Patrons will have access to the following…
Republican party chair files to remove candidate from ballot
The Dubois County Republican Party chair, State Senator Mark Messmer, has filed to have a Democratic candidate for the Dubois County Council to be removed from the November ballot. Mikayla Granados of Huntingburg is running for a seat on the Dubois County Council as an at-large candidate. She is running for one of the three…
Five new Covid-19 cases reported
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department reported five new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. That brings the total to 718 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 718 cases, 513 have reportedly recovered and 12 residents have died. There have been 5,563 tests submitted. A partir del 13 de…
Utility pole work to restrict access to West 1st St.
Huntingburg — Due to electric pole utility work, West 1st Street, between Sycamore Street and County Road 630, will be closed on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The street will be closed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please plan to use an alternate route during the work.
Kimball’s moves position company for changing markets, growth potential
Last week, Kimball International announced it would be reorganizing the company to address changes in the industry brought about by the pandemic. The new organization is comprised of four market-centric business units; Workplace, Health, Hospitality, and eBusiness. According to the company, the new organization will enable it to maximize growth opportunities in today’s marketplace. This…
Wednesday, five new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported five new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. That brings the total to 713 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 713 cases, 487 have reportedly recovered and 12 have died. There have been 5,541 tests submitted, according to the health department. A…
Jasper K-9 receives insurance coverage through special grant
Jasper Police Department K9 Mack has been awarded a “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” Grant. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, MA, whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States….
Chamber’s virtual chat to feature state’s chief medical officer
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce will host a Virtual Chamber Chat on Tuesday, August 25, at 8 a.m. EST with Dr. Lindsay Weaver, the Chief Medical Officer for the Indiana State Department of Health. Dr. Weaver will discuss issues around COVID and how it affects businesses and communities. Anyone is welcome to join the…
Police: Remember the rules as children return to school
Indiana State Troopers will be hitting the road in the Jasper District this week to watch for bus stop arm violations. Police will use high visibility enforcement to encourage motorists to stop for school buses. Enforcement action will be taken against those that don’t. As the summer break comes to an end, students across southern…
Health Dept. reports 8 new Covid-19 cases
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported eight new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. That brings the total to 708 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 708 cases, 479 have recovered and 12 residents have died. There have been 5,444 tests submitted. A partir del 11 de Agosto,…
Huntingburg: U.S. 231 to close at railroad crossing on Wednesday
Due to railroad crossing repair work, the crossing at US231 will be closed Wednesday, August 12, 2020, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The crossing is expected to be re-opened by late afternoon/early evening on the same day. Please find an alternate route during the work.
County Census hits 79.3 percent response rate; Census workers hit the streets
Dubois County Council Member Becky Beckman has been a champion of local U.S. Census efforts and she wanted to issue some encouragement to Dubois County residents who have completed the 2020 Census. On Sunday, the county hit a milestone. “We have tied the 2010 Census self-response rate of 79.3 percent,” Beckman stated on the Dubois…
