Dubois County COVID-19 cases increase to 9
As of April 8, at 8 a.m., two more COVID-19 cases have been identified. There are now a total of nine positive COVID-19 tests among Dubois County residents. We are working closely with ISDH and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patients are identified and monitored, said the Dubois County Health Department. Anyone…
Jasper Post welcomes two new Indiana State Troopers
Probationary Indiana State Police troopers took another step toward becoming permanent members of the police force Tuesday. The probationary officers, who are members of the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy class, received their police cars, also known as commissions. They have completed three months of field training with veteran troopers and five months of…
Tornado Siren in Huntingburg not functioning
A tornado siren located in the City of Huntingburg is not functioning as of Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The siren is next to the Huntingburg Utility Front Office, located at 508 N Van Buren Street. Federal Field Services has been notified and will be inspecting the siren at a later date. Residents are encouraged to…
Memorial Hospital announces workers have contracted COVID-19; urges residents to stay home
Memorial Hospital is urging residents to stay home as some healthcare workers at the hospital have tested positive for COVID-19. “The safety of our staff, patients and families is our top priority,” the hospital stated in a press release. “We can confirm that certain health care workers at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center have…
Community Foundation has awarded $47,000 in relief grants
The Community Foundation has awarded $47,000 in grants to local nonprofits to help stabilize organizations feeling the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an initial response, $50,000 in funding was allocated to address urgent, critical needs. “Additional funding allocations were assessed as needs continue to evolve and we better understand the priorities facing our…
Health Dept issues Tuesday update; gives mental health suggestions
The Dubois County Health Department is reminding residents to seek help managing their mental health as well as their physical health during the current crisis. Managing stress during an infectious outbreak is difficult, but you are not alone. Just as it is important to take care of our physical health, it also continues to be…
Jasper invites community to Patio Party
Let’ have a Patio Party, in our own backyard. With the recent announcement of the Downtown Chowdown being postponed to June, the City of Jasper has decided to switch things up a little. Starting on Wednesday, April 8 through Wednesday, May, 27, the community is encouraged to spend an evening on their own patio, order…
Messmer signs letter against ACLU petition to release certain prisoners
Senator Mark Messmer joined 28 other Senators from around the state in signing a letter to the Indiana Supreme Court in response to a petition filed by the ACLU of Indiana that asks the court to change existing rules on release of prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter states the position of the undersigned…
It’s hard not doing something
The car door open to allow room for the neck of a guitar, a man strummed and sang “How Great is Our God” in a beautiful tenor amplified through the open windows of the SUV he parked in front of Memorial Hospital. About a dozen cars scattered around the parking lot like awkward teens at…
Governor issues new stay at home order; business restrictions
Also extends orders limiting state government services and restaurant, bar restrictions Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued a new two-week Stay At Home order designed to limit interactions among Hoosiers to increase containment of COVID-19. As of today, 4,944 people have tested positive and 139 people have died from the disease. There are now positive…
Health Dept issues business guidelines, provides hotline for affected workers
Dubois County Health Department, with support from Dubois County Commissioners, is strongly recommending all businesses reevaluate their essential business status. The health department is asking you to close down if you cannot justify that you are an essential business. For businesses (retail, manufacturing, and others) who have been considering closing down. now is the time. …
Holiday World creates digital resources for bringing some fun to area homes
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari have created Holidog’s Digital FunTown to kick summer off early. Holidog’s Digital FunTown page is already full of ways to bring Holiday World home, including interactive videos, printable worksheets, and content for kids of all ages at home. In addition to workouts, magic and cooking videos, adults can also enjoy…
7th COVID-19 case in county
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed the seventh positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. “We are working closely with ISDH and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored,” the health department stated in a press release. “Anyone who may have an exposure risk has been…
Jasper-Dubois County Public Libraries closed until further notice
In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s latest resolution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the potential effects on our community, the Jasper-Dubois County Public Library will be closed until further notice. Drop boxes are also closed at this time. The safety of patrons, staff, and community members is of the utmost priority, said director Christine…
Avoid stimulus check scams
With the forthcoming economic impact payments (commonly referred to as stimulus checks), there will undoubtedly be those who will attempt to take advantage of the situation. Scammers and swindlers will stop at nothing in an attempt to steal others’ money. Don’t let them fool you. Here are a few facts from the Internal Revenue Service…
Dubois County cases increase to six
Sunday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more COVID-19 cases in Dubois County increasing the number to six. “We are working closely with ISDH and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patients are identified and monitored,” the department stated in a press release. “Anyone who may have an exposure risk has been…
Coloring books help explain COVID-19
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital has created two coloring books to help parents teach their children about coronavirus and COVID-19. The coloring book offers guidance in a format specifically designed for children. The illustrated pages depict a boy, a girl, a parent, a nurse and the sometimes anthropomorphized virus itself and provide basic instructions on prevention…
Gov. Holcomb extends public health emergency 30 more days
Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Indiana has been granted a federal Major Disaster Declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. The funding can be used to cover costs of emergency needs including crisis counseling, food programs, temporary shelters, protective equipment, safety resources and personnel. The governor also signed an executive order today…
New COVID-19 dashboard: 70 tests submitted by Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center announced a new dashboard tracking the number of COVID-19 tests it has conducted. The new dashboard includes the overall number of tests submitted, the number of negative results, the number of pending results and the number of positive results in Dubois County. The number of positive results tracks the…
Mayor Spinner: We truly are #INthistogether
To the Citizens of Huntingburg; As your Mayor, I have had many opportunities to speak about my hometown, whether locally or across the State of Indiana, and I am always proud to say Huntingburg is, “A City Like No Other!” This is true for many reasons. We are accustomed to high achievement. We are proud…
Health Dept issues warning about recent exposure
Dubois County Health Department announced the fourth identified COVID-19 case attended Mass at St. Celestine on March 15. The positive case is not a child and is an adult individual. The individual’s employer has been notified. Through the investigation, a potential risk exposure to certain individuals in a public setting has been identified. The patient was identified…
State reports 408 additional cases
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 408 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 3,437 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
4th COVID-19 case reported in Dubois County
Friday, Dubois County Health Department confirmed a fourth positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. Anyone who may has an exposure risk, including the individual’s employer, has been or is being notified about potential exposures so that appropriate infection control procedures can be followed. “Together we will get through this. Times are tough…
Blood shortage: Local giving opportunities
The American Red Cross is reporting a blood shortage across the country and in response several organizations are hosting blood drives in Dubois County. YMCA Ferdinand – April 3 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dubois Community Park Center – April 8 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. St Anthony Community Center – April 9 from 1:00…
Governor, Superintendent move remainder of school year to e-learning only
Thursday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and outlines options for districts to continue education during the fight against COVID-19. “Students are the future of our state and teachers are the heart of…
Video: Memorial Hospital doctors talk testing, social distancing and preparation
Dr. Stan Tretter and Dr. Christopher Bunce provided a public update for COVID-19 and the hospital’s response.
State: 474 additional COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 474 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 3,039 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Health Dept adds guidance for potential travel plans
The Dubois County Health Department issued a reminder regarding extra steps and urges caution in regards to travel during the pandemic. The department has received calls and inquiries about traveling throughout Indiana, the United States and internationally. Dubois County Health Department urges all residents to not travel unless critical, especially to Indianapolis. The US Surgeon…
Health Dept clarifies isolation, quarantine differences
Health care providers are instructing their patients who present with COVID-19 symptoms to self-quarantine. Not everyone who has symptoms needs to be tested, according to the health department. Testing guidelines are set by the Indiana State Department of Health and must be followed. However, testing does not change the treatment. You may be asked to isolate…
No new cases in Dubois County; state cases continue to grow
As of April 1, at 8 a.m., there were no new positive COVID-19 cases of Dubois County residents. Dubois County currently has three positive cases. Governor Holcomb Executive Order 20-14, released on March 31, orders the extension of all Indiana restaurants and bars to remain carryout/pickup only through April 6. With the extending social distancing…
Community Foundation grants $10,000 to TRI-CAP for COVID-19 relief
The Dubois County Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to TRI-CAP as part of its community assistance grant program during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are pleased that the DCCF has responded to both the existing and future needs of the families impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic situation in our community.” TRI-CAP will utilize the…
