Starting this week you can’t hold your phone while driving
On Wednesday, July 1, amendments to Indiana’s distracted driving law will take effect in an effort to make Indiana roadways safer. The new law prohibits the handheld use of a cell phone while driving. Touching a phone to, for example, check the weather or look at a photo while driving is not allowed. The new measure…
Three more Covid-19 cases identified;
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed three new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 258 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 258 cases, 229 have recovered and six residents have died. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) also announced today that…
Friday, No new Covid-19 cases
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department reported there are no new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to report in Dubois County. The health department reported there has been a change regarding a previously reported case due to duplication on reporting. Therefore, the total of positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents has been…
Storm sewer replacement to close Jasper street
The Jasper Street Department will be closing Dorbett Street between 9th Street and 10th Street beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, June 29 for a storm sewer replacement, with re-opening scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. This project will proceed, barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen events.
Alternative Covid-19 testing site opening at Ruxer Golf Course
OptumServe Health Services will be opening a new Covid-19 testing site in Dubois County at Ruxer’s golf course building, 400 South Clay Street, in Jasper. The new site will open Monday June 29 and will operate Monday, June 29 and Thursday, July 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Then the following weeks, the site…
Health department reports zero new Covid-19 cases
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department reported there are no new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to report in Dubois County. The total remains at 256 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 256 cases, 219 residents have reportedly recovered from the disease. Six residents have died. According to the health department,…
2020 4-H grads
58 local seniors will graduate from the Dubois County 4-H program this year.
Governor announces $25 million in relief for renters
Wednesday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19. “This has been a very challenging time for Hoosiers, and the economic impacts of COVID-19 has left some renters in…
Jasper artist’s work part of state museum exhibit commemorating the 19th Amendment
Jasper artist Myra Schuetter’s paintings, “Political Circus” and “Listen” are part of an exhibit at the Indiana State Museum commemorating the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and women’s voting rights. The exhibit titled “Cause and Æffect: Art that Speaks Out” includes pieces in a variety of mediums by numerous artists from Indiana…
Health Dept reports 4 new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed four new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 256 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of those 256 cases, 213 have reportedly recovered. Six residents have died. The health department reported 2,509 tests have been completed. A partir del…
Fire chief reminds residents of fireworks restrictions
Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang has issued information regarding the safe and proper use of fireworks this Fourth of July. “One thing fireworks users tend to forget is that they are responsible for where fireworks are set off, where they go and the mess they leave behind”, said Hochgesang. He asks residents to be respectful…
Tuesday: No new Covid-19 cases
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported no new Covid-19 cases. Of the county’s 252 cases, 211 have recovered and six deaths have been reported. A total of 2,451 Dubois County residents have been tested, according to the health department. The Indiana State Department of Health reported today 331 new cases, bringing the statewide total…
Face masks donated to Huntingburg Transit System
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 the City of Huntingburg Transit System received a donation from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of cloth masks to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each mask is durable for up to 15 machine washes. “We are grateful to the FTA and INDOT for the generous donation of face masks…
New Holland siren planned but could take a couple months
The Dubois County Council approved the purchase of a new siren for the Town of Holland due to the current siren being unrepairable. At the moment we are not sure of the installation date but please be aware it could take a few months for it to be operable. Please note that we arecurrently in…
School task force working on reopening guidelines
The Dubois County School Re-entry Taskforce met today to review and discuss guidelines for safely reopening all county schools for the 2020-21 school year. A draft plan will be submitted to the Dubois County Health Department for review once complete. All Dubois County school corporation boards of trustees will participate in a joint executive session…
Lane closures planned for I-64 near Ferdinand
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane closures on I-64 near Ferdinand. Beginning Thursday, contractors will begin operations to install sensors on I-64 at mile marker 64, between East Ferdinand Road and Monte Casino Road. During this operation, crews will close the westbound right lane from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. All other lanes will…
Race talk: Become an antiracist
“If you look around the table, right now, tonight, the majority is white,” Anna Grant stated bluntly during a special event organized by WITZ to discuss racial injustice Monday evening. Grant, a representative from One–Dubois County, was invited to take part in the talk that included Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner, Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide, Dubois…
USDA, Purdue Extension partners with churches for free food distribution
Local churches and nonprofits will bring boxes of dairy and fresh produce to area residents through a U.S. Department of Agriculture program teaming up with local agricultural suppliers. Residents can pick up the boxes filled with Prairie Farms products and Gleaners produce at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper on Wednesday starting at 4:30 p.m….
American Idol finalist to perform at Lincoln Amphitheatre
Sunday summer series adds late-July date with East Nashville’s Paul McDonald The Lincoln Amphitheatre’s third Amp Unplugged event of 2020 will feature Paul McDonald, a top 10 finalist in the tenth season of the hit TV show American Idol, on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at 5 p.m. CT. All tickets for Amp Unplugged performances are only…
Jasper officers awarded medals for heroism
Jasper officers Grant Goffinet and Brent Duncan were honored with a Carnegie Hero Medal for their actions to save a Jasper man from a burning vehicle in 2018. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awards the Carnegie Medal to individuals from throughout the United States and Canada who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree saving…
Health Department reports one new Covid-19 case
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department announced one new case of Covid-19 has been identified in the county. This brings the total to 252 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 252 cases, the health department reported 202 residents have recovered and six have died from the disease. There have been 2,280…
ALASI announces Latino Cultural Fest canceled
ALASI (Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana or the Association of Latin Americans in Southern Indiana) and the Latino Culture Fest Committee announced the 2020 festival has been canceled. “We feel that it is the best decision based on the uncertainty we are currently facing in our community and in the world,” the groups stated…
Health Dept reports 2 new cases of Covid-19
Sunday, Dubois County Health Department confirmed two new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 251 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 251 cases, 196 have reportedly recovered from the disease. There have been six deaths in Dubois County. A total of 2,280 tests have…
Health Dept reports one more COVID-19 case
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed one new positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified. This brings the total to 249 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 249 cases, 196 have recovered and six residents have died from the disease. 2,121 total tests have been conducted.
City and county leaders to discuss race relations, unity Monday evening
Dubois County radio stations WITZ, WQKZ and JUAN will host a panel discussion Monday night with city and community leaders to discuss how we can unite our county in the wake of COVID-19, unemployment, racial injustice and the civil unrest that followed. The panel will be comprised of: Mayor Dean Vonderheide (Jasper), Mayor Denny Spinner…
Health Dept reports another death from Covid-19
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two new positive cases and one new death of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 248 positive cases and 6 related deaths of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. “We mourn the death and extend our prayers and sympathies to this individual’s family and…
Athena exhibit honoring Dubois County women opens at museum
A few years ago, Dan Collignon brought an idea to the Rotary Club of Jasper. Dan, who has two daughters, saw how Dubois County was great at recognizing individual community members and celebrating them. Looking at his two girls and his wife, his mother, and the many other amazing women in the community, he felt…
Tri-Cap offering utility bill assistance through CARES Act funding
Tri-Cap received $186,000 in Energy Assistance Program funds through the CARES Act. If you’re a resident of Dubois, Pike or Warrick Counties who lost your job, or saw decreased hours because of COVID-19, you might be eligible for a one-time benefit of up to $350 for utility bills. On average, that benefit will cover about…
Three new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed three new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 246 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 246 cases, 194 have reportedly recovered and there have been five deaths. The health department has reported 2,035 tests have been…
Asphalt preservation projects to close Jasper streets
The Jasper Street Department along with the contractor, Seal Master, will begin asphalt pavement preservation projects (Liquid Road) beginning on Monday, June 22, barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen events. This surface coating is comparable to seal coating, however, thicker, more durable and designed to last longer than ordinary seal coating. Motorists will not be…
Prodigy Barbersalon brings fresh, trendy styles to Fourth Street
On March 1st, Angie Martin opened the corner double door to her new barber salon, Prodigy, on Fourth Street. As are many buildings along Huntingburg’s commercial district, the historic building at 302 E. Fourth Street exudes a Victorian charm that fits the vision she had for a modern shop. When she saw it was available,…
