Snow and frigid temperatures prompt multiple Dubois County closures, cancellations

A weekend blast of snow and frigid temperatures forced schools, churches, nonprofits, libraries, and county services across Dubois County to shut or alter plans, disrupting routines and access to community resources.

Tri-County YMCA closed Sunday, Jan. 25. Redemption Christian Church streamed all services on Sunday and offered a special kids’ service online. The Dubois County Museum closed Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 because of the anticipated snowfall and cold. The Feldmeyer Uhl Pottery Auction scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 was cancelled. The Irish Historical Society canceled its Sunday program about the history of the Chicken Place and rescheduled it for Sunday, Feb. 1. St. Vincent de Paul closed its donation area at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and kept it closed until it can safely reopen; the store was closed Saturday, Jan. 24, and the organization advised checking its Facebook page for updates. Dubois County ReStore was closed on Saturday, Jan. 24. Jasper, Ferdinand, Dubois, and Birdseye libraries closed at noon on Saturday. The St. Anthony Conservation Club cancelled its 3D Archery Shoot. Christ Lutheran Church in Haysville held no services or Sunday school on Sunday and has rescheduled its annual congregational meeting for Feb. 2. Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper held no service on Sunday, Jan. 25. Dubois County trash and recycling sites closed at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday due to the inclement weather.

The closures carry practical consequences for residents who rely on these institutions for heat, food, internet access, transportation aid, and social support. Libraries often serve as warming sites and internet hubs for job searches, schoolwork, and benefits access; their early closures and the museum and nonprofit shutdowns reduced safe indoor options during a dangerous freeze. The temporary suspension of donation intake at St. Vincent de Paul may affect both people trying to donate goods and neighbors who rely on clothing and household items. The early closure of trash and recycling sites will create scheduling and sanitation challenges for households and local haulers.

Dubois County’s pattern of weather-driven service interruptions highlights broader equity and resilience issues. Rural communities with limited transit options, fewer social services, and widely dispersed seniors and low-income households face bigger barriers when doors close. Coordinated communications, flexible scheduling, and targeted outreach to homebound residents can reduce harm during extended cold snaps.

Residents are advised to check organization social media pages for the latest reopening information and to plan for possible service delays. If your organization experienced a closure and would like to be added to county listings, contact us via the contact form on our page or email editor@duboiscountyfreepress.com. As Hoosier winter continues, staying informed and checking on neighbors will be key to weathering the cold safely.