Friday: 7 new Covid-19 cases
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department reported seven new cases of Covid-19 among Dubois County residents. This brings the total number of cases in Dubois County to 297. Of the 297 cases, 250 have reportedly recovered (a recovery is someone self-reporting they are out of isolation and feeling better). There have been six deaths in…
Jasper wins 2020 innovation in arts and culture award
Sister Cities of Jasper announced the city had received the Innovation Award in Arts & Culture for cities with a population under 25,000 from Sister Cities International during their annual conference held this week. This is the third award Sister Cities of Jasper has received from Sister Cities International in three years. The city has…
Irish Road Bowling event canceled
The Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee announced the Irish Road Bowling event has been canceled due to Covid-19. The annual event held in September marks the halfway point to the town’s annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in March.
Redemption sets next phase for gatherings
Redemption Christian Church — with campuses in Jasper and Loogootee — has set the next phase for in-person gatherings at its Jasper Campus, 1450 Energy Dr., and Loogootee Campus, 1 Loogootee Plaza, in accordance with state guidelines and utilizing appropriate safety practices. Beginning July 12, service times at both campuses are set for 8:30 and…
Thursday: 2 new Covid-19 cases
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department reported two new positive cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Dubois County. That brings the total to 290 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 290 cases, six residents have died and 249 residents have reportedly recovered (they are out of isolation and reported feeling better). According…
Jasper concrete replacement project closes portion of Cathy Lane
The City of Jasper will undertake a concrete road replacement project on Cathy Lane between Terry Lane and 25th Street beginning Monday, July 13 at 7:00 a.m. This project will extend several weeks prior to completion. The alternative route will be Terry Lane and 25th Street. Motorists’ will need to avoid this area, however, patrons will continue…
Wednesday: No new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported no new Covid-19 cases had been diagnosed. Of the county’s 288 cases, 247 have recovered and six deaths have been reported. A total of 3,189 Dubois County residents have been tested, according to the health department.
Lincoln Amphitheatre announces August unplugged performance
• Sunday summer series adds August date with Americana duo Carolina Story The Lincoln Amphitheatre will host an additional Amp Unplugged event in August when Americana husband and wife duo Carolina Story perform an acoustic set on August 16, 2020. The performance will begin at 5 p.m. central time and tickets are only $9.95 per…
2020 Herbstfest canceled
The Huntingburg Herbstfest committee announced the 2020 festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the Herbstfest Facebook page. “With the current circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, we felt this was in the best interest of our community. We know that this decision affects many organizations throughout our county that depend on this…
Quinn: Protecting our freedoms
Over July 4th we celebrate American Independence. More generally, as Americans, we celebrate freedom as fundamental to our way of life. Prosecutors play a central role in protecting the freedom we enjoy. Freedom may not be the first thing you think of when you think about prosecutors. However,prosecutors impact freedom in two important ways: we…
Tuesday: 15 new Covid-19 cases reported in Dubois County
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department announced 15 new cases of Covid-19 had been diagnosed in the county. This brings the total number of cases up to 288. Of the 288 cases, 246 have reportedly recovered. Six residents have died from the disease. The health department reported about 3,121 tests have been completed. A partir…
Downtown Chowdown food truck event happens Wednesday
Food Truck Junkies get ready for this Wednesday, July 8th as the first Downtown Chowdown will begin at 4 p.m. Eight food trucks, a farmers’ market, live music, and special promotions at the Downtown Merchants will be on display around the Jasper Square. Visitors are invited to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy your…
Oakland City University Jasper location offers new route to advanced degrees
Since March, a group of local students has been meeting via Zoom through a new educational opportunity offered by Oakland City University in Dubois County. They are the first students in the new master’s degree programs being offered by Oakland City University at the new Jasper Learning Center located in LIVEWire, the coworking space in…
Dubois County Health Department reports 12 new Covid-19 cases
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department reported 12 new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were diagnosed over the holiday weekend. That brings the total to 273 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 273 cases, 244 have reportedly recovered and six residents have died. The department also reported there have been about…
Actors Community Theatre to present ‘Escanaba in da Moonlight’
Escanaba in da Moonlight will be presented by Actors Community Theatre July 23 through 25 at the Jasper Arts Center. “We are so excited to finally present this hilarious show that we are struggling to use complete sentences,” the group state in a press release. The show portrays the hilarious antics and steps Reuben Soady takes…
Jimmy V Foundation Classic coming to League Stadium
This Saturday the Third Annual Jimmy V Classic doubleheader will be played at Huntingburg’s League Stadium at noon EDT between Owensboro and Bowling Green, Ky. With baseball fields around Kentucky closed because of Covid-19, the Owensboro Bombers 19U Baseball team of 16 to 19-year-old players from seven high schools and colleges around the Owensboro area…
Holiday World launches Cheetah Chase, announces modified hours, and more
As of July 4, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will officially be the Water Coaster Capital of the World, with the opening of Cheetah Chase: The World’s First Launched Water Coaster. “We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our award-winning and record-holding water coasters,” said park president Matt Eckert. “With a first-of-its-kind flat launch and…
Ferdinand Old Town Lake opens back up Friday
The work on Ferdinand’s Old Town Lake is finally done and the public can now visit and enjoy the new one-mile trail around the lake while they are fishing and hiking officially on Friday The new trail includes multiple donated benches and a rest area about halfway around the circuit provides a picnic table to…
One new case of Covid-19 in county
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department reported one additional case of Covid-19 had been diagnosed. That brings the total to 261 positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 261 cases, 239 have reportedly recovered and there have been six deaths. The health department reported about 2,817 tests have been conducted in the…
Iconic monastery dome undergoing renovations
The Sisters of St. Benedict began renovations to the very top of the iconic dome of Monastery Immaculate Conception in June. The cupola, a small dome made of copper and gilded with gold at the apex of the larger dome, leaked water into the monastery chapel during heavy rains. The problem first arose in August…
Not ready for Stage 5; Indiana governor outlines modified phased reopening
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state will modify the Back On Track Indiana plan through at least July 17. While a few restrictions will lift on July 4 in version 4.5 of the plan, most will stay in place. Elkhart County will remain fully in Stage 4 until at least July 17. Local governments may…
Wednesday: No new Covid-19 cases
The Dubois County Health Department reported there were no new cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County, Wednesday. The total number of residents infected by the novel coronavirus stands at 260 with 238 having reportedly recovered. There have been six deaths attributed to Covid-19. According to the health department, there have been 2,806 tests completed. Also…
Mayors: We stand together in support of a thorough and deliberate study of the Mid-States Corridor
Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide and Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner issued a joint message regarding the proposed Mid-States Corridor: As your local elected officials, we strive each day to make our citizens proud of the communities in which they live, work and raise their families. Both of our cities have their place in Indiana’s history —…
2020 Christkindlmarkt canceled
The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt committee sent notices to vendors and sponsors earlier this week announcing the 2020 event is canceled. “As heartbreaking as it is for us to send this message, we truly believe there is no other alternative but to cancel the 2020 Christkindlmarkt,” the message read. “We were certainly hopeful that we could make…
Redemption Christian Church outlines next phase of reopening plans
Redemption Christian Church — with campuses in Jasper and Loogootee — has set the next phase for in-person gatherings at its Jasper Campus, 1450 Energy Dr., and Loogootee Campus, 1 Loogootee Plaza, in accordance with state guidelines and utilizing appropriate safety practices. Beginning July 12, service times at both campuses are set for 8:30 and…
Governor extends eviction, foreclosure and utility disconnection protection
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-33 to extend the prohibition on evictions, foreclosures, and the disconnection of utility services. The prohibition on evictions from rental properties and the prohibition on filing foreclosures are both extended through July 31. Renters, homeowners, lending institutions and landlords are encouraged to establish payment plans to avoid…
Two new Covid-19 cases identified in Dubois County
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two new positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 260 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 260 cases, 237 residents have reportedly recovered from the disease. There have been six deaths. There have been about 2,789 tests…
Column: New phone law about saving lives
Indiana’s new distracted driving law took effect July 1 this year. The new law makes it an infraction to hold and use a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle. Indiana is the 22nd state to enact such a law. Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb, made the distracted driving law a top priority in the 2020…
Werner takes over as interim leader of Dubois County Health Department
Environmental Specialist Shawn Werner will be leading the Dubois County Health Department as the interim administrative director. Along with his duties as the department’s septic system inspector and home inspector, he has been serving as the co-incident commander for the county’s Covid-19 response and is the department’s health preparedness director. With current administrative director Jo…
Southridge junior heading to National Rodeo Finals
Tanner Kane, a junior at Southridge High School, has earned a position on the Kentucky state National High School rodeo team. He will be traveling with fellow teammates to Guthrie, Oklahoma July 17 through 23 to compete at the 72nd annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the tie-down and team roping competitions. Tanner…
No new Covid-19 cases reported in Dubois County
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department reported there were no new case of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in the county. This is the second day in a row the health department has reported no new cases. The total remains at 258 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Of the 258 positive cases, 235 have…
