Stay-at-home orders extended to April 30
Over the weekend, the Indiana Department of Health announced March 28 the second positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the federal government will be extending Stay-At-Home orders through April 30. The Dubois County Health Department issued the following statement. “We remind the community about the Stay-At-Home…
COVID-19 Q&A
Questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19 abound as new numbers and advisories are issued daily from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Indiana State Department of Health, Dubois County Health Department and local hospitals and caregivers. We sent some of those questions to Dubois County Health Department Administrative Director Jo Ann Spaulding. Before…
A message from the Dubois County Health Officer
A message from Dr. Ted Waflart, Dubois County Health Officer; There is significant concern that many of you are not taking the recommendations and guidelines seriously when it comes to the order to stay home and continue to practice social distancing. For those of you who are following the guidelines, I thank you very much….
COVID-19 cases up to 1,514; state reports 9,830 tests completed
Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 290 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 1,514 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Open church
Melinda Haecock felt that she needed to do something. “McDonald’s is open. Walmart is open. Churches are closed,” she said picking up a large McDonald’s cup and tipping it towards me. “So I thought I’d bring the church to the street.” Melinda said the idea hit her Friday evening so Saturday morning, she went to…
Dubois County Health Department confirms second case of COVID-19
Indiana Department of Health announced today the second positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for a Dubois County resident. The patient was tested through a lab in Evansville and is in isolation. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. “With this second case, the Dubois County Health Department message…
New statewide map available for Hoosiers seeking food assistance during COVID-19 pandemic
New, interactive online tool will make it easier for families to find food resources near home; site will be updated to reflect current openings and closures The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, in partnership with the state’s food banks, the Indy Hunger Network and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, has developed a statewide, interactive map that will…
Health Department seeking masks, gloves, face shields as supplies run low
The Dubois County Health Department is seeking donations of personal protective equipment as local supplies run low across the country and in Indiana. Dubois County Health Department will accept homemade face masks, along with other PPE such as surgical face masks, N95 face masks, surgical gloves, medical face shields, and exam gloves. Full boxes of…
18-year-old arrested after holding several people at gunpoint in Jasper apartment complex
Early Friday morning, police were called to the report of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm at a Jasper apartment complex. Jasper Police Department officers responding to the 448 W. 43rd Street location at about 4:08 a.m. could hear shots being fired at the location when they arrived. According to police, officers observed a man,…
338 new COVID-19 cases in state, 24 deaths now
Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced that 338 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 981 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
Census only takes a moment; if you want better roads, more, take that moment
As more people are getting their reminders in the mail, census response numbers are going up in the county. Numbers on Friday indicated the county had about a 40 percent response rate so far. It’s better than the state average of 31 percent but according to county census committee member Becky Beckman, although the increase…
Health officials urge parents to keep children home
The health department strongly advises parents to enforce social distancing with their children. “We are receiving reports that social gatherings and parties are still occurring particularly in our high school and college-age kids,” County Health Officer, Dr. Ted Waflart said. “Everyone has a responsibility to follow the measures that have been put in place in…
State reports 645 cases; no new cases in Dubois County
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today that 170 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 645 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total. Seventeen…
115 new cases in state
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 115 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 477 the total number of Hoosiers diagnosed following corrections to the previous day’s total. Fourteen Hoosiers have died. A total of 3,356…
Health Department urges businesses to follow closure order
“We urge all of local businesses to follow recommendations in Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08 from March 23, 2020, for the definition of essential services,” the Dubois County Health Department stated in a press release Wednesday. This order provides an extensive list of activities that are permitted the department pointed out. Here is that list….
Dubois County Health Dept. reports no new cases; outlines steps residents can take
The Dubois County Health Department reported there are no new positive COVID-19 cases in Dubois County as of 8 a.m. In response to questions about the number of tests that have been conducted so far, the department also stated they are unable to share the number of patients tested in the county since only positive…
Doing their part; seamstresses, crafters, residents supply homemade masks
Anne Mehringer’s rural Ireland home has been busy with visitors recently. She’s become somewhat of a central distribution site for cloth masks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ramp up and health professionals and others are facing a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). The masks she’s been creating have been picked up for use…
Local companies continue to take steps to remain operational; some close
In response to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order issued Monday, local companies are taking steps to close or provide options for employees to remain operational. Under the order, non-essential businesses are to close while residents have been ordered to stay home. The order goes into effect Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and expires on April…
Letter: We will face this adversity and come out stronger
Over the course of the past few weeks, life has changed dramatically right before our eyes. Our communities, that were founded on innovation and hard work, face adversity like we have never experienced in our lifetime. Even when speaking with folks that are in their 80’s and 90’s — no one has lived through this…
Huntingburg clarifies use of parks during closures
Here are some clarifications about yesterday’s announcement that all Huntingburg City facilities are closed until further notice: As announced yesterday, according to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order, all public facilities in Huntingburg City Park are closed. Families will be able to go out and use roads to walk, run or ride a bike, but must continue…
City of Huntingburg Common Council meeting to be streamed on Facebook Live
In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order concerning Public Meetings during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Huntingburg Common Council meeting scheduled for today, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. will be conducted through electronic means. The meeting will be available on Facebook Live on the City of Huntingburg’s Facebook page.
COVID-19 cases increase to 365; 12 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health updated the statistic map on the special page devoted to the coronavirus in Indiana and cases increased to 365 with 12 deaths. There are no new cases in Dubois County since the report Sunday. Since then the health department has issued a statement that all of that individual’s known…
Health Department adds clarity to governor’s stay at home order
Dubois County Health Department issued an update on the governor’s executive order issued Monday afternoon. Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued a two-week Stay at Home Order for the state of Indiana to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This statewide order goes into effect from March 25 through April 7. Residents of Indiana are mandated to remain…
Lincoln Amphitheatre to reschedule May/June events
Due to federal and state efforts to responsibly and effectively mitigate the spread and the risks associated with COVID-19, the Lincoln Amphitheatre has rescheduled all of its May and June events. Events affected are the May 16 Captain Fantastic (Elton John tribute), the May 30 All My Rowdy Friends (Hank Williams, Jr., tribute), the June…
Just because it says flushable, doesn’t make it treatable
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the cities of Jasper and Huntingburg and the Town of Ferdinand are aware of the increased use of “flushable” wipes and flushing of non-flushable materials such as baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, napkins, and paper towels. While the “flushable” wipes concern is not new to the wastewater industry, the municipalities are…
Here are the essential businesses listed in the governor’s executive order
Governor Holcomb announces four executive orders today to limit the continued spread of the coronavirus. The governor announced businesses the executive order defined as essential. They are listed below. Indiana will also open a call center to field industry questions about Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08, which provides for essential and non-essential business operations, infrastructure…
Dubois County Recorder’s office closed
Effective today the Dubois County Recorder’s Office will be closed until further notice. Office staff will be working from home as much as possible. Our goal is to serve you with as little disruption as possible, the office stated in a press release. We will be working to give the public access to their documents…
Contacts with COVID-19 patient identified, notified
The Dubois County Health Department reported the close contacts of the individual diagnosed with COVID-19 have been identified and notified of their potential exposure. Indiana Department of Health announced March 22 the first positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. All preliminary close contacts of the patient have been IDENTIFIED and NOTIFIED by…
Jasper gas line breakage causes evacuation
A contractor struck a gas line Monday morning in Jasper. According to the City of Jasper, a contractor working on 36th Street struck a gas line and immediately notified the city. Fire and police shut down access to the area and evacuated businesses and residents until the gas line was repaired. A notice was sent…
Indiana Stay-At-Home order FAQ
When does the order take effect? The Stay-At-Home Order takes effect Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. When does the order end? The order ends on Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but could be extended if the outbreak warrants it. Where does the order apply? The Stay-At-Home Order applies to the entire…
Governor orders Hoosiers to stay home
In statewide address, Governor also limits state government services Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address today to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect…
