Dubois County Covid-19 cases up to 202; 71 recovered
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed three more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This is in addition to the single case reported Sunday bringing the total of cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County to 202. The health department also reported 71 residents have recovered. Three Dubois County residents have died…
Red, White, & Brauen: Craig Morgan to headline new country music fest in August
A new country music festival in Dubois County featuring Craig Morgan will raise money for local veterans organizations. The Red, White, & Brauen (Brew) Music Festival, presented by ESGR, will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Jasper, Indiana. Chart-topping country music singer Craig Morgan will headline the concert set to take place at…
Health Dept confirms 6 more cases of Covid-19; 198 total, 67 recovered
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed six more positive cases of Covid-19, bringing the countywide total to 198. They also reported seven more residents have reported they have recovered bringing the total to 66 of the 198 cases. Three deaths have been reported. A total of 1,374 Dubois County residents have been tested, as…
No criminal charges to be filed in fatal shooting by police: Pike Co. Prosecutor’s Office
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. — No criminal charges will be filed against a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy who fatally shot an Oakland City man earlier this month.
Health Dept reports four more Covid-19 cases
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed four more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 192 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. The county also reported 67 residents had recovered and were out of isolation. Three Dubois County residents have died from Covid-19. A total…
Jasper relaxes signage code enforcement
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mayor Dean Vonderheide signed an Executive Order suspending enforcement of certain local municipal code sections pertaining to signage and parking. The goal being to open businesses to greater outdoor seating opportunities as well as merchandise displays. According to the order, this is designed to support local businesses and commercial…
Newton Street restrictions begin Monday
The City of Jasper, along with its contractor, will be doing a storm sewer replacement project on Newton Street impacting the area from 8th Street to 9th Street starting Monday June 1st. This project will require lane closures, traffic pattern movements and intersection closures at times to facilitate the work and these restrictions will be…
Many DNR campgrounds full, but prime options remain
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest of the year, and last weekend was no exception. But entering the post-holiday weekend, which has traditionally been slower for camping, DNR campgrounds have even more reservations than for Memorial Day weekend. Most camping options at most state park properties are sold out. “This weekend is…
Third death from COVID-19 reported; 4 more cases
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed another resident had died from COVID-19. This is the third death in Dubois County. “It is with tremendous sorrow that I share the news of theloss of our third COVID-19 related death in a Dubois County resident,” said Dr. Ted Waflart, Dubois County Health Officer. “We at the Dubois County Health Department…
Dubois County eligible for $2.1 million Covid-19 aid
Dubois County and its communities are eligible to receive more than $2.1 million to assist in covering Covid-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper). Indiana allocated $300 million in federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economics Security Act to counties and communities…
DNR outlines what amenities are available at park properties
As campgrounds, inns, restaurants, park offices and nature centers reopen at Indiana State Parks, some other features that summer guests traditionally use at those and other DNR properties will open soon, while others will remain closed. Rentable picnic shelters, recreation buildings and rally camps are tentatively scheduled to open on June 1 for groups of…
Early voting underway
Midday Wednesday, Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbroch reported more than 200 residents have voted in person at the county annex since in-person voting opened for the first day. She issued a reminder that early voting is underway at the annex building until Monday and is only available for registered Dubois County voters.. Early voting at…
Bass stocking planned for this Friday
The Indiana Bass Federation will release about 1,800 largemouth bass into Patoka Lake on Friday. The bass will range in size from 8 to 10 inches. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has been crucial in the habitat planning and coordination of the fish release with the Indiana Bass Federation. This stocking is part of…
Health Dept reports recoveries up to 60, no new cases
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department reported there were no newly confirmed cases of Covid-19 among Dubois County residents. Additionally, the number of residents previously diagnosed with Covid-19 who have self-reported they are feeling better and are out of isolation is up to 60. Deaths attributed to Covid-19 in Dubois County remain at two. A…
River Centre open for leasing, businesses to open this summer
Six years ago, Jane Hendrickson decided to take on the immense project of transforming an eyesore in Jasper’s Frogtown into something that would impact the future of Jasper. And these days as construction sounds slowly recede there are residents — young and old — moving into the new apartments sitting on the top two floors…
Health Dept announces 3 more Covid-19 cases
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department announced three more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. With the four reported over the Memorial weekend, this brings the total to 186 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Additionally, 54 residents previously diagnosed with Covid-19 have reported they are feeling well and are out…
Ferdinand Folk Fest canceled
The volunteer members of the Ferdinand Folk Festival committee, after careful and thoughtful deliberation, and in light of the continued uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, have made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Ferdinand Folk Festival, co-presented by Best Home Furnishings and MasterBrand Cabinets, and scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020. According to…
Lincoln Amphitheatre moves entire 2020 performance series to 2021
The Lincoln Amphitheatre has started the process of moving its 2020 performance series and rescheduling it in its entirety to 2021. Season ticket holders and those that have purchased tickets to events through the venue’s ticketing platform etix.com will receive options available to them to ensure a smooth transfer of tickets to 2021. “We have been blessed…
Health Dept reports 7 new Covid-19 cases
Sunday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed seven more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 179 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. Saturday, the health department reported one new case had been confirmed. They also reported that 46 cases have recovered and are feeling well. There…
Ferdinand outlines park/facilities usage
The Town of Ferdinand issued a set of general guidelines for the usage of parks and sporting complexes. General best practices: Wear a mask when in public spaces and social distancing cannot be maintained Stay at home if you are sick or do not feel well or have a fever Stay at home if you…
Health dept cautions public over holiday weekend; 2 new Covid-19 cases
Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 171 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. The health department also announced 39 cases have reported they are out of isolation and feeling well. There have been two deaths among county residents….
Huntingburg Urgent Care to offer telemedicine services
Beginning Monday, May 25, Urgent Care Center will begin offering telemedicine services as well as online/phone pre-registration. Beginning on Memorial Day, patients planning to go to the Urgent Care Center for treatment are strongly encouraged to call or go online to pre-register before going to the clinic. Any walk-in patients will be required to wait…
Dubois County Health Dept gives update on local Covid-19 response
Among the pieces of information shared at a press conference held Thursday afternoon by the Dubois County Health Department was the number of tests conducted — 1,110 — and the number of Dubois County residents hospitalized — six — since the pandemic started. As of Thursday at the time of the press conference, the county…
Gov. Holcomb outlines next stage of reopening Indiana
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Wednesday that because health indicators remain positive, most of the state will advance to stage 3 of the Back On Track Indiana plan on Friday, May 22. Indiana Back On Track has five stages. For Cass, Lake and Marion counties – which started Stage 2 after other counties, stage 3 may…
Joint statement from Dubois County school superintendents on upcoming school year
Thursday, the four Dubois County school corporation superintendents released a joint statement regarding the upcoming school year. All Dubois County School districts are working collaboratively to form a taskforce to plan to safely and appropriately reopen school for the 2020-21 school year. There is an immense amount of guidance and information that must be used…
Health Dept reports 6 new Covid-19 cases
Thursday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed that six more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 169 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. According to the health department, 37 previously reported cases have recovered. There have been two deaths. Our county is fortunate to have…
Indiana virus restrictions easing again Friday, 2 days early
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s coronavirus restrictions will ease in parts of the state on Friday, two days ahead of schedule, to allow for more activity over the Memorial Day weekend, the governor said Wednesday.
Holland warning siren not working
Dubois County Emergency Management announced the siren in Holland is currently out of service. They have notified their service provider for this siren and they are working to repair it. Tom Thacker, Town of Holland; Adam Chambers, Chief of Holland Fire Department; and Tammy Humbert, Director of Dubois County Emergency Management are encouraging all residents…
St. Henry Heinrichsdorf Fest canceled; Drive-thru barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser planned
St. Henry Community Club sponsors the St. Henry Heinrichsdorf Fest each year, and due to Covid-19, this year’s fest slated for June 12th and 13th has been canceled. Instead, the Club has decided to hold a drive-thru for BBQ chicken dinners on Saturday, June 13th beginning at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). “The annual Heinrichsdorf Fest…
Governor moves Stage 3 reopening up two days
Governor Eric Holcomb announced Stage 3 of the state’s reopening will begin two days earlier than planned this Friday, May 22 for most of the state. The hardest-hit counties of Lake, Marion and Cass will enter Stage 3 on June 1. Here is what opens under Stage 3: Retail stores and malls may move to…
State: Covid-19 cases up to 29,274; more than 1,700 deaths
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 581 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 29,274 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
