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NDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels for Thursday, July 2, 2020 in several areas of Indiana including Greene County.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Wednesday, July 1, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 184 confirmed cases and 31 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 2,012 tested.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, June 29, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 183 confirmed cases and 31 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,970 tested. Of those tested, some results may not yet be received or reported and included in the data.
Read MoreBoaters preparing for the Independence Day holiday should be aware that Indiana Conservation Officers will be on high alert for violations of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of national Operation Dry Water.
Read MoreThe Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Analiese Marie Pinskton, a 16 year old white female, 4 feet 10 inches, 120 pounds, brown hair with green eyes, and was last seen wearing a black (dark) colored sleeveless top, white jeans, flip flop shoes.
Read MoreIDEM has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for southwest Indiana including Greene County. A dust cloud blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert in Africa has been impacting air quality in the southeastern U.S. and it is expected to reach Indiana this weekend. Sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and anyone with cardiac (heart) or pulmonary (lung) problems should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Thursday, June 25, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 184 confirmed cases and 29 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,776 tested.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, June 22, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 184 confirmed cases and 29 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,725 tested. Of those tested, some results may not yet be received or reported and included in the data.
Read MoreIndianapolis – United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal for the Department of Justice. This new online tool will make it easier for the public to report a civil rights violation.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Thursday, June 18, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 182 confirmed cases and 29 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,605 tested.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS (June 16, 2020) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is issuing a fraud alert to notify those who have filed for unemployment insurance benefits in 2020 that they need to protect their personal information from potential scammers. The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General has discovered that scammers are sending emails in an effort to steal claimants’ passwords, account numbers, and/or Social Security numbers. With this information they can gain access to email, bank, or other accounts.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, June 15, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 181 confirmed cases and 29 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,452 tested.
Effective today, any Hoosier seeking COVID-testing can obtain it through one of the state-sponsored OptumServe sites, regardless of whether they are at high risk or have symptoms.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Thursday, June 11, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 177 confirmed cases and 28 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,291 tested.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, June 8, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 175 confirmed cases and 28 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,241 tested.
Read MoreIndiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush issued the following statement on Race and Equity on Friday afternoon, June 5, 2020: The gravity of the events across the country and here in Indiana demanding equity—both peaceful protests and violent outbursts—require a response from the judicial branch. The courts play a vital role in our society’s aim toward justice for all. Courts are the hallowed halls within which justice is sought. It is guaranteed by due process and equal protection rights. But, if their power is abused, courts can be complicit in perpetuating the bias and inequity that are carved in our nation’s history. As Chief Justice of Indiana, I want to make known that we can and must do better……
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