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BREAKING NEWS: Indiana Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Residents 55 and Up
Indiana is using an age-based strategy for vaccine eligibility to have the greatest impact on preventing hospitalizations and death

Thousands of Doses of New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine to Arrive in Indiana This Week
Indiana is expected to receive doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Hoosier Specialty Crop Growers Eligible for Federal Funding
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 25, 2021

OFFICIALS: Low Levels of Benzene Found in Water Samples Following Recent Marina Fire
But, those officials say the levels are below the EPA’s Maximum Contaminant Level.

Dubois County EMA Urges Residents to Participate in This Month's Statewide Tornado Exercise
It’s all part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 14th – 20th.

Dubois County Roads Closed Due to High Water
Never cross water-covered roadways. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”

Jasper Man Accused of Strangling Juvenile Relative During Domestic Incident Over the Weekend
Investigators say 41-year-old James Taves II battered and strangled the child during the incident.

Hoosier Doctor Warns Against Dropping Your Guard Once You Have Been Vaccinated, You Can Still Spread Virus
Yeleti says it takes about 10 days after the second vaccine dose for it to provide full protection.

Huntingburg Senior Center Reopens As COVID Numbers Drop, Precautions Must Still be Taken
Attendees will be required to practice proper social distancing and wear masks.

Many Received Second Dose of Vaccine Saturday, Another Clinic Planned to Administer First Dose
Hoosiers 60 and older are now eligible for the vaccine.

Local COVID Numbers Continue to Drop, Some Counties Report No New Cases Sunday
Our seven-day positivity rate is 3.1%

POLICE: Driver High on Meth When He Hit Tree in Jasper Overnight, Passenger Has "Serious Spine and Head Injuries"
Police say the driver, 28-year-old William Laswell of English, was high on meth

Sen. Braun of Jasper Does Not Support $15 Minimum Wage As Part of Relief Bill, But Not Against Raising Wages
Braun also said the rise and fall of wages should be determined more by the market rather than the government.

Nine New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Dubois County Thursday as Positivity Rate Continues to Drop
Our seven-day positivity rate is 3.2%. Dubois County is under a CODE YELLOW designation.

WATCH: Demolition Begins at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ireland, Was Built in 1904
The parish recently moved into a newly built facility located in the lot behind the original church.

POLICE: Alcohol May Have Been a Factor in Series Crash Thursday in Dale, Two Airlifted From Scene
The vehicle came to a stop after it struck a utility pole, snapping it in half.

State and Local Police Agencies to Step Up Patrols in March Due to NCAA; ST. Patrick's Day
The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute grant.

Dubois County Process Center to Open Saturday March 6
Residents are required to wear a face covering while on site, and to stay in their vehicle until the attendant has greeted them.

Jasper Man Faces Slew of Charges Stemming From Noisy Wednesday Night Incident
According to arrested reports, the suspect refused to identify himself, and kept putting his hands in his pockets.

Dubois County Will Host Another Mass Vaccination Event in March, 60 and Older Can Now Sign Up
The Dubois County Health Department will host another mass vaccination clinic next month.