Dubois County Road Rejuvenation Project Underway

The Dubois County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning for their regular meeting that was rescheduled due to the Labor Day weekend. 

Highway Superintendent Steve Berg told the board that Lunch and Learn will be held this month at the Fairgrounds, and breakfast will be served following the program entitled “Self- Care.” Berg provided a progress report on the Rejuvenation project, saying that road treatment work on Schnellville Road has been completed up to State Road 64. On Tuesday, work begins on Division Road from Jasper city limits moving west and on Jasper Dubois Road. County Highway Engineer Brent Wendholt also provided updates on current bridge repairs and some recommended repair methods that will be tested for expanded use. 

The Commissioners approved the signing of an Interlocal Agreement presented by Dubois County Health Department Director Shawn Werner. Additional budgeting was also allocated for the creation of a new full-time nursing position and two part time community health worker positions. Werner reported that a program for parenting education and pregnancy health initiatives has been popular, and currently has a wait list. The additional employees will be used to support the growing program.  

In other business, Commissioner Blessinger told the board that the proposed monument for the courthouse square being completed as part of an Eagle Scout project is approaching final approval, and progress is being made in construction. Dubois County Community Corrections Director Wyatt Madden successfully petitioned the Commissioners for an administrative assistance job shadow position. Madden said that the new temporary position will be used to train a replacement for a departing employee. Disposal of surplus items was also approved, and information regarding solar projects was reviewed.


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- Drew Hasselbring