Dubois County Health Dept reports 17th COVID-19 case
The Dubois County Health Department reported the 17th COVID-19 positive case in the county. “We are working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored,” said the health department in a press release. “Anyone who may have an exposure risk has…
Local dairy farmer at forefront of feeding America’s hungry during pandemic
Sam Schwoeppe is a fourth-generation dairy farmer in Huntingburg who works with food banks across the nation supplying them dairy products. She’s been pretty busy lately.
IU and State Dept of Health conducting a study to measure COVID-19 spread
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is collaborating with the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI to conduct a scientific study to measure the spread of COVID-19 throughout the state. The closely monitored study will include random sample testing for SARS-CoV-2 viral infections and antibodies in Hoosiers. ISDH and…
Jasper Police Department seeking hit-and-run driver
The driver of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a street sign and stop sign at the intersection of Jackson Street and River Centre Landing and then left the scene. The crash occurred Thursday at about 3:50 p.m. Witnesses say the driver was a female and there was a female passenger in the vehicle as…
State Health Dept announces 45 more deaths; COVID-19 cases increase to 13,039
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 612 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 13,039 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Complete the U.S. Census while staying home
Dubois County Residents, At this time of COVID-19 and shelter in place, please take the time while at home to complete your 2020 Census forms (paper, phone, or online). Fill out your census here https://my2020census.gov/ Here is a story from March about why taking the census is important. Currently, Dubois County has a 66.1% response rate and…
Memorial Hospital announces new hours at screening site
The Memorial Hospital Alternative Screening Site will be adjusting hours beginning Friday, April 24. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site is open seven days per week. Patients with respiratory symptoms are encouraged to call 812-996-6330 or visit the Alternative Screening Site, located at 695 West Second Street (entrance on the west side…
New site helps folks support their favorite Southern Indiana businesses
A new website created by a Jasper native is helping Southern Indiana small businesses connect with customers and fans to help them stay in business during this hard time. The waves from the economic impact of this disease are capsizing small businesses in this unprecedented time and Jenna (Stratman) Murillo decided to create the new…
State Health Dept announces 31 more deaths; COVID-19 cases increase to 12,438
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 394 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 12,438 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Kimball steps up supporting local hospitals, senior care facilities, feeding hungry
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities across the globe, companies are stepping in to lend support. Kimball International has been leveraging its core business of manufacturing healthcare furniture solutions, in addition to using existing talent and resources to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for those in need in the communities where they operate, starting in…
Jasper Engines donation one more example of support for Memorial Hospital
Jasper Engines and Transmissions donated 10,000 surgical masks to the hospital on Tuesday. A welcome addition to the hospital’s PPE supplies.
State Health Dept reports 61 more deaths; 12,097 cases COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 431 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 12,097 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Health Dept still needs cloth face masks
Donations of cloth face masks are still being accepted. There continues to be a need for cloth face masks and Dubois County Health Department wants to remind all that donations of homemade cloth face masks are being accepted. Please place donations in a drop box located inside the double doors at the health department Monday…
Dubois County Community Foundation COVID-19 grants reach $100,000
The Community Foundation announces another round of grantmaking in response to COVID-19. To date, the Community Foundation has deployed $100,000 to support emergency pandemic relief and nonprofit sustainability in Dubois County. “We are prepared to respond to the needs of our community as they continue to arise,” Clayton Boyles, executive director, said. “In addition to immediate response,…
Governor announces revisions to Stay-at-Home order
Also extends orders limiting state government services and restaurant, bar restrictions Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued a revised Stay-at-Home order that lasts through May 1 and is designed to limit interactions among Hoosiers to increase containment of COVID-19. As of today, 11,686 people have tested positive and 569 people have died from the disease…
Statewide total increases to 11,686 with 569 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 505 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 11,686 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Dubois County Jail expansion project slowed as economic impact uncertain
The loss of income taxes will likely impact the county’s ability to move forward with the new jail project. “I think we are going to need to make some choices,” Commissioner Chad Blessinger. “The money that is going to pay for the project is down.” The Correctional and Rehabilitative Facilities Local Income Tax (C and…
Dubois County Health Dept reports cases remain at 16
As of April 20, at 8 a.m., there are a total of 16 positive COVID-19 tests among Dubois County residents. “If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider or the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Alternative Screening…
$1.9 million awarded to help with Dubois County roads
Local communities received nearly $1.9 million in state matching grants to bolster road and bridge improvements. The money is part of the Community Crossings Matching Grant program that awarded 200 Indiana cities, towns and counties a combined total of $126.5 million through the Indiana Department of Transportation. “To maintain our roads throughout the year, it…
Dubois County adds two more COVID-19 cases
As of April 18, at 8 a.m., Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) among Dubois County residents. This brings the total of 16 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of…
Staff at Dubois County Health Dept infected
The Dubois County Health Department announced that staff members at the county office have tested positive for COVID-19 (COronaVIrus Disease 2019). “The health of our staff and their families is top priority at the Dubois County Health Department, so we can provide for the needs of our healthcare workers and the overall well-being of the…
Hemlock Cliffs closed due to coronavirus
In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the Hoosier National Forest will temporarily shut down the Hemlock Cliffs Trail in Crawford County effective April 17, 2020. Details and a map of the affected area can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/hoosier/alerts-notices….
State Police ID body found in Perry County
On April 17, 2020, the Indiana State Police and the Perry County Coroner’s office announced they were able to identify the body found near the Rome boat ramp on the Ohio River in Perry County on April, 6, 2020. The body has been identified as Stephanie Black of New Albany, Indiana. Louisville Metropolitan Police Department had taken the…
State health dept announces 519 deaths so far
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 642 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 10,154 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Dubois County Health Dept update for Friday
The Dubois County Health Department reported the positive tests of COVID-19 in the county remains at 14 as of Friday, April 17 at 8 a.m. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the public is encouraged to continue to remain at home. If you need to leave your home for essential work, or to…
Mayors, Sen. Braun and State Sen. Messmer hosting Facebook Live event on Monday
On Monday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a Facebook Live event with Mayor Denny Spinner of Huntingburg, Mayor Dean Vonderheide of Jasper, State Senator Mark Messmer and US Senator Mike Braun. They will be giving updates to constituents regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the federal, state and local level. An event…
Businesses, groups call on INDOT to stop planning highway project during coronavirus pandemic
More than 70 local businesses and environmental organizations are imploring the Indiana Department of Transportation to stop planning a proposed highway project through the southern part of the state, claiming it’s not needed, that it could threaten rare habitat and that resources could be better spent aiding with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Dept pushes cloth face-covering usage
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is recommending all persons to wear a cloth face covering if they must leave their home or report to work for essential operations. A few examples include: Shopping at essential businesses, such as grocery stores or pharmacies Picking up food from a…
Dubois Strong offering COVID-19 emergency loans
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dubois Strong is offering a loan program to assist local small businesses during this economic pause. The Dubois Strong Emergency Loan Fund is available to applicants referred through local financial institutions for up to $5,000 with an interest rate of 1.5%. Funds are available through the already-established Dubois…
Health Dept reports 14th COVID-19 case
The Dubois County Health Department confirmed another positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified. This brings the total of 14 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. “We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored,” the department…
