The Governor’s Public Health Commission laid the foundation for the work ahead to improve the delivery of public health services in Indiana during its inaugural meeting Thursday.

Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County (HFHDC) will be kicking off its nineteenth home and “Building Homes, Building Community” campaign September 25 at 3:00 PM at Market Street Park in Huntingburg.

Late Thursday evening, An Indiana State Police Trooper from the Evansville District attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on I-64 in Warrick County.  The vehicle failed to stop and the Trooper initiated a vehicle pursuit.

 In Friday's Update from the Indiana Department of Health, Dubois County recorded 43 new COVID cases and no deaths.

 On Thursday afternoon, the Indiana Small Business Development Center presented the 2021 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year to Fischer Farms Naturals at their new location.

The Dubois County Health Department will be offering another drive-thru high dose only flu clinic for individuals 65 years of age and older on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. 

The Jasper Police are investigating a rash of recent thefts. They have identified a vehicle of interest during the investigation.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today a regional collection system to sort and deliver items donated by Hoosiers to the thousands of Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury. Several state agencies will collaborate to receive, sort and deliver the needed items.

A domestic dispute call on Wednesday led to four felonies and two misdemeanor charges for a Ferdinand man.

With the deer reduction zone season underway, youth deer season Sept. 25-26, and the statewide archery deer season starting Oct. 1, Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe.

Dubois County recorded 33 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Thursday's update; Indiana logged 4,157.

On Wednesday, City of Huntingburg Mayor Steven Schwinghamer proclaimed September 15th through October 15th Hispanic Heritage Month.

An employee is generally considered to be anyone who performs services, if the business can control what will be done and how it will be done. 

Interns earn a $750 biweekly stipend and benefit from scholarship and academic credit opportunities, professional development, community involvement and networking.

The investigation into the tragic death of a Pekin girl is ongoing. The child, two-year-old Misty Ann Lynn McDowell, died on Tuesday morning after being rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital in Salem by local emergency personnel.

In Wednesday's COVID-19 briefing, Dubois County recorded 45 positive cases - Indiana posted 4,733 statewide.

The City of Huntingburg’s Street Department is conducting “Fall Cleanup Days,” which will be held Thursday, October 7 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Friday, October 8 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 1103 E 1^st Street in Huntingburg.

Phyllis Menke of Huntingburg received the Indiana Golden Hoosier Humanitarian Award. This award is a special recognition of an individual who seeks to promote the welfare of others.

A Huntingburg man was arrested for trespassing inside of the old Family Video Store last Saturday, among other charges.

This event will feature a drive thru light show and the chance to add on a twilight drive thru safari tour!  If you are looking for a safe alternative to pumpkin patches and trick or treating, come create a tradition with your family all from the comfort of your own vehicle!