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CLOSINGS AND DELAYS: Monday, January 18, 2021
Light snow fell overnight causing some slick spots on area roads
City Offices Closed Today For MLK Day; Changes to Trash Schedule in Jasper and Ferdinand
Have trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m.
More Than 60 New COVID Cases and Two Deaths Reported Over the Weekend in Dubois County
Our seven-day positivity rate is 21%.
District 10's ICU Bed Shortage Appears to Be Improving, According to State Data
28.9% of the ICU beds in District 10 are currently available, according to the latest update from the state.
Dubois County Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon-Cutting at New Huntingburg Business
The community is invited to the ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 30th at 11:15 a.m.
Dubois County Health Department is Once Again Setting Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccine
At this time, residents 70 and older can sign up to get the shot.
Due to High Demand, You Can Recycle Old Christmas Lights Through This Weekend
The program accepts strands of electric lights only, not rigid frames such as yard shapes.
Over 250,000 Hoosiers Have Already Registered to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, State Officials Say
Vaccines are free, but insurance may be charged an administrative fee.
No Specific Threat, But Indiana Officials Prepare For a Potentially Violent Weekend at the Statehouse
"I recognize that there's a lot of concern out there, and rightfully so. I really want that to be my worry, not yours."
COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Spike Areawide, We Check on Other Counties in our Listening Area
All counties in the listening area are under a CODE RED with the exception of Perry County.
Perry County Sheriff Alan Malone Hospitalized With COVID-19
Sheriff Malone is receiving medical care after suffering complications associated with his COVID-19 diagnosis
THURSDAY UPDATE: 50 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Thursday in Dubois County
It brings our total to 5,335 since the pandemic began.
Jasper Chamber of Commerce to Kick Year Off With First Board Meeting and New Officers
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce will start off 2021, beginning with the first meeting of the Board of Directors
Dollar General Offering Paid Time Off For Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, If They Want One
Dollar General says it encourages employees to get the vaccine, but it isn't required.
Local Congressman Doesn't Want to go Through New Metal Detectors Placed Outside of the House Floor
He was one of several Republican members of Congress to complain about the devices.
Indiana Congressman May Have Been a Target in Last Week's Riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
Police believe that man was considering harming Carson.
Local Groups Teaming Up to Offer Youth ATV 101 Program to Teach Safety and Other ATV Skills to Area Youth
It will increase rider’s safety awareness and skills, and help identify rider’s abilities and ATV’s capabilities.
DUBOIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE: No DUI Arrests Made During Recent "Drive Sober, Or Get Pulled Over" Campaign
No arrests were made for impaired driving during the campaign.
BREAKING: 52 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Dubois County, County is Staying at CODE RED
Our seven-day positivity rate is currently 27.8%.
NEW: Hoosiers 70 and Up Can Now Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Hoosiers age 70 and older can now begin scheduling appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.