Old National Bank donates $10,000 to Dubois County Community Foundation
Old National Bank joined #GivingTuesdayNow in a global day of giving andunity and responding to meet the needs of communities by committing $1.2 million for COVID-19 relief. This included $600,000 in funding focused on meeting the immediate needs in local communities, with an emphasis on low-to-moderate income communities and $600,000 in Old National Bank Foundation…
Telemedicine ramp up allows Memorial Hospital to meet patients without office visits
There are patients who have to drive to the top of a nearby hill and patients who have to stand in a certain place in their home to get the reception they need but in the time of Covid-19, video conferences and phone calls with doctors and specialists have become commonplace for Memorial Hospital. As…
Ferdinand Heimatfest canceled; Jeep Run, teen award, raffle, and golf scramble still happening
The Ferdinand Heimatfest Committee announced the cancellation of the 2020 Ferdinand Heimatfest scheduled for June 19 and 20 at the Ferdinand Community Center. “It was our intention to hold out as long as we could before making any final decisions regarding this year’s fest,” said the committee in a press release. “However, the announcement of…
Two more cases identified as new testing site prepares to open Wednesday
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department announced two more confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County bringing the total of cases to 27. “We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patients are identified and monitored,” the department stated in a press release. “Anyone…
Lincoln Amphitheatre to live-stream special concerts
The Lincoln Amphitheatre will debut a small series called “Amp Unplugged” on Saturday, May 16, 2020 — the Amphitheatre’s originally-scheduled opening night. The event will feature the talent of One Pulse Entertainment live-streaming a full band performance featuring a wide range of music genres from Lincoln City via the Lincoln Amphitheatre’s Facebook platform. The performance will begin…
Dubois County Health Dept reports 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department reported there is a total of 25 positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) tests among Dubois County residents. Phase 2 of Governor Eric Holcomb’s plan to reopen Indiana begins May 4. Please refer to backontrack.in.gov for complete information. Our county government does have the authority to impose stricter restrictions, the health…
State Health Dept reports additional 583 COVID-19 cases; 1,151 deaths
Monday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 583 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 20,507 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library offering pick-up services
The Jasper-Dubois County Public Library will be offering to-go services to pick up items on hold starting Monday, May 4, 2020, at all four branches. Patrons are asked to reserve items by placing holds online (https://jdcpl.tlcdelivers.com) or by calling the library. Please limit the number of holds per person to 10. Once holds are gathered…
Dubois REC Operation Round Up program tops $400,000 in grants
The Operation Round Up program, which is overseen by Dubois REC hit a major milestone this quarter, as the most recent round of grants put the total amount at $406,702.88 since the program began in 2011. Dubois REC would like to thank all the members who make this program possible. Operation Round Up is just…
Huntingburg outlines phased reopening plan
In response to the recent closures and cancellations due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Huntingburg is now planning a phased re-opening plan. The plan is outlined in accordance with Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Orders. Huntingburg Transit Services will resume on Monday, May 11, 2020 and there will be a limit of two…
Sinkhole closes State Road 164 in Dubois County
Update: The road was repaired and reopened Monday afternoon. The formation of a sinkhole about two miles east of Jasper on State Road 164 has forced the Indiana Department of Transportation to close that section of the road. INDOT crews have closed S.R. 164 between 3rd Avenue in Jasper and the intersection of State Road…
State police investigating police-involved shooting in Pike County
The Indiana State Police is investigating the death of a Pike County resident after a police-involved shooting. According to state police, a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy and a Petersburg Police officer responded to a residence on South Meridian Road in Oakland City Sunday at 2:07 p.m. after Pike County Dispatch received a call from Michael…
Health Dept reports 24th COVID-19 case
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed the 24th positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois 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…
Governor announces roadmap to reopen Indiana
Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Back On Track Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’ health and wellbeing. Details on the plan can be viewed here. “Across Indiana we have witnessed a spirit of cooperation and caring for others that has touched my heart. May this spirit…
Parade of hope
Northwood Retirement and Senior Care residents were able to step outside and enjoy a special parade Friday morning.
Health Dept warning: Expect rise in cases with more testing
The Dubois County Health Department issued a notice warning the public to be aware that with the increased testing and testing sites coming available in the county, the number of cases in the county could rise sharply in the coming weeks. As of Friday, May 1 at 8 a.m., Dubois County had 23 positive tests…
Disabled American Veteran Chapter and Auxiliary donates $1,500 to Community Food Bank
The Disabled American Chapter #77 and Auxiliary donated $1,500 to the Community Food Bank to support veterans and others who benefit from the food bank. According to DAV Chapter Commander Ken Schuetter, when the chapter determined it had extra funding available that would have went to events and functions that have been cancelled due to…
23rd case of COVID-19 reported in Dubois County
The Dubois County Health Department confirmed another positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified. This brings the total of positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County to 23. “We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored,” stated the…
State: COVID-19 deaths top 1,000
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 669 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 17,835 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Free Fishing Day this Sunday
This Sunday, May 3 is the first of Indiana’s four Free Fishing Days. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. Fishing is an excellent way to get outside and connect as a family. It is also a great opportunity to relax and connect…
Libraries make plans to allow book pickups
The Jasper-Dubois Public Library has announced it will offer “Library-To-Go” times so residents can pick up books they’ve requested online or by phone. Huntingburg Public Library is making plans to offer similar services but have not announced details yet. In Jasper, starting next week, materials will be put in plastic bags with your name on…
Loogootee resident dies in crash
Troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles that occurred on US 231 at Deerfield Drive near Odon. Emergency personnel were notified at 8:12 a.m. Wednesday morning of the crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and a passenger car. Deputies with the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police responded to the scene. The driver of the…
State Health Dept updates COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 605 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 17,182 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Three local organizations and companies team up to provide lunch for Memorial Hospital
Kimball International, Fueled Strength Meals and The Habig Foundation donate to Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Representatives from Kimball International and The Habig Foundation, along with Tim Flick and staff from Fueled Strength Meals were onsite Wednesday to serve up 750 meals to hospital staff for lunch. Fueled Strength Meals provided the meals flawlessly…
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Dubois County
The Dubois County Health Department announced four new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed bringing the total up to 22 positive cases in the county. We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of the patients are identified and monitored, said the health department. Anyone who…
Being stuck at home offers up rare opportunity to meet a personal hero
Jasper brothers Ryker and Beckett Dodd had the unique opportunity to talk to one of their heroes and appear on a Discovery Channel TV show recently.
More details released on COVID-19 testing site being opened in Jasper
Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver announced a partnership with OptumServe Health Services to expand COVID-19 testing in Indiana. Starting next week, Optum will open 20 testing sites in Indiana National Guard armories across the state, including Jasper. Each site will be open for at least 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday. According…
Jasper Armory to be used as testing site as state rolls out plans for large scale COVID-19 testing
Tuesday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced OptumServe Health Services, powered by Logistics Health, Inc., will open sites across Indiana in the next seven days to begin large-scale testing of Hoosiers. “Launching this partnership with Optum further expands Indiana’s COVID-19 testing capacity,” said Gov. Holcomb. “These free tests will be available in locations across the state,…
Primary Election changes for 2020 in face of COVID-19
Unsurprisingly, early voting in the Primary will look different for Dubois County residents in 2020. In-person early voting will occur for one week beginning Tuesday, May 26 and ending Monday, June 1. Election Day has been moved to Tuesday, June 2. Last Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an executive…
OFS donates 10,000 masks to Memorial Hospital
Tuesday, OFS donated and delivered 10,000 level 1 masks to the staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. Ryan Menke, vice president of sales and marketing at OFS, and Molly Prior, director of marketing at OFS, were met by Memorial Hospital caregivers holding signs that said, “Thank You OFS for Protecting Us!” “The generosity…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari hosting digital opening day this Saturday
Since opening day for Holiday World has been postponed to early June due to COVID-19, the park will be hosting a Digital Opening Day starting with a welcome from park President Matt Eckert and Fourth-Generation Owner Leah Koch and ending with a fireworks show followed by a sweepstakes drawing for free tickets at 9PM Central Time. …
