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Statewide case count announced; No new cases confirmed in Greene County

Statewide case count announced; No new cases confirmed in Greene County

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today that 170 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 645 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total. Seventeen Hoosiers have died.

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Statewide case count announced; No cases confirmed in Greene County

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 115 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 477 the total number of Hoosiers diagnosed following corrections to the previous day’s total. Fourteen Hoosiers have died.

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Indiana Election Commission adopts new procedures for June 2 Primary Election

Indiana Election Commission adopts new procedures for June 2 Primary Election

INDIANAPOLIS (March 25, 2020) — In response to recommendations from Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and the leadership of Indiana’s major political parties, the Indiana Election Commission has issued an order making it easier for Hoosiers to vote in the June 2nd Primary Election. Governor Holcomb previously moved the primary from May 5th to June 2nd.

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Indiana Stay-At-Home Order FAQ

Indiana Stay-At-Home Order FAQ

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address Moday to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. This story contains frequently asked questions and their answers as released by the Governor’s Office.

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Governor orders Hoosiers to stay home March 25-April 7 to fight COVID-19

Governor orders Hoosiers to stay home March 25-April 7 to fight COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address today to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.

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INDOT Chip and Seal Operations to begin next Monday, April 29, in Greene County

INDOT Chip and Seal Operations to begin next Monday, April 29, in Greene County

The Indiana Department of Transportation will kick off its 2019 chip and seal operations at the beginning of next week in Greene County. … Depending upon weather conditions, INDOT crews will begin chip and seal operations April 29 in two locations in Greene County. … in Newberry. in Switz City, then between Bloomfield and Worthington, then in the Solsberry area.

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Saturday: Worthington Firefighters to host annual 'Keep the Kids Warm' Fish Fry and Silent Auction

Firefighters, family and friends of the Worthington Fire Territory will host their 9th annual “Keep the Kids Warm” Fish Fry and Silent Auction from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. this Saturday, October 27, at the Worthington Fire Station.   

This donation from Season’s Greetings in Bloomfield is one of many great items donated for the Silent Auction in the Worthington Firefighters fundraising event this Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Amanda Hale.

This donation from Season’s Greetings in Bloomfield is one of many great items donated for the Silent Auction in the Worthington Firefighters fundraising event this Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Amanda Hale.

This event includes music and door prizes in addition to great food and good company.

The cost of the meal is a donation with all proceeds going to purchase warm winter gear, including coats, hats, gloves and shoes for children in the White River Valley School District who are in need of these items.

Fire Chief Kyle Steward says everyone is invited and donations both large and small are appreciated.

“It’s that time of year again. Get your money out and bring your appetite,” said Steward. “All the money donated will be used for kids in our local schools.”

Donations for the silent auction have been rolling in and are still being accepted.

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What’s for dinner tonight? How about JoEtta’s Pizza to benefit GCSD’s Project Lifesaver

What’s for dinner tonight? How about JoEtta’s Pizza to benefit GCSD’s Project Lifesaver

Greene County’s Finest will be waiting tables and serving up pizza this evening in a benefit event for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver, a program to protect and locate vulnerable citizens who have a tendency to wander and get lost.

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