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Greene County Clerk accepting applications for Election Board Assistant to work in Voter Registration Office

Greene County Clerk accepting applications for Election Board Assistant to work in Voter Registration Office

Greene County Clerk Stuart Dowden has announced the Greene County Clerk is accepting applications/resumes for the full-time position of Election Board Assistant/Research, located in Bloomfield, Indiana, within the courthouse. Voter Registration is required to have both a Democrat and Republican in this office, and the Republican position is now open. The duties include, but are not limited to, processing voter registration applications, updating voter information, helping determine the supplies needed for elections, and assisting candidates filing for office. The chosen applicant would also be responsible for processing absentee voting applications, assisting the Election Board with tabulating voting totals, as well as helping to certify vote totals that will be sent to the Secretary of State’s office. Will also perform other duties as needed in the Clerk’s office. The position pays at the annual rate of $31,886.40. For more information on the position you may contact the Greene County Clerk at 812-384-8532. To be considered for employment, applications/resumes must be turned into the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021. Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Indiana opens COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to Hoosiers age 55 and older

Indiana opens COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to Hoosiers age 55 and older

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that it has partnered with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, University of Notre Dame and Ivy Tech Community College to host three mass vaccination clinics to help eligible Hoosiers receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, effective today, Hoosiers age 55 and older are now eligible to receive a free vaccine.

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More than one million Hoosiers have received a COVID-19 vaccine

More than one million Hoosiers have received a COVID-19 vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that more than 1 million Hoosiers have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine since late December. A total of 1,000,321 individuals have received at least one dose, and 569,465 are fully vaccinated.

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Greene County now in the "Blue Zone" on Indiana's COVID-19 County Metrics Map

Greene County now in the "Blue Zone" on Indiana's COVID-19 County Metrics Map

The latest color-coded Indiana County Metrics Map released by the Indiana Department of Health on Wednesday, February 24, shows Greene County’s color code is now Blue, a welcome change. Numbers have been trending downward in Greene County and the state statistics show only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Greene County yesterday. Statewide, 1,019 individuals were reported to have tested positive since stats were released yesterday.

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Indiana Health Department to open vaccine clinic in Greene County, Thursday through Saturday

Indiana Health Department to open vaccine clinic in Greene County, Thursday through Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health will host a vaccine clinic in Greene County this week. The clinic will be located at the Greene County Fairgrounds and be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, February 25-27. The Greene County vaccine clinic is one of ten vaccine clinics to be opened around the state this week in areas where there are no open appointments available at other vaccine locations.

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Greene County Clerk accepting applications for Chief Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

Greene County Clerk accepting applications for Chief Deputy Circuit Court Clerk

Greene County Clerk Stuart Dowden has announced that the Greene County Clerk is accepting applications/resumes for the full-time position of Chief Deputy Circuit Court Clerk, located in the Greene County courthouse. The duties include, but are not limited to, processing court cases, entering judgments, sending notices, and filing court documents. They also assist phone and counter customers as needed. In addition, they are responsible for all financial bookkeeping, which are reviewed by State Board of Accounts, as well as the State Auditor. When the Clerk is out of the office, they assume the duties of the Clerk. The position pays at the annual rate of $36,818.00. For more information, you may contact the Greene County Clerk at 812-384-8532. To be considered for employment, applications/resumes must be turned into the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021. Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Greene County lifts orange Travel Watch; Greene County now under a yellow Travel Advisory

Greene County lifts orange Travel Watch; Greene County now under a yellow Travel Advisory

Greene County’s travel status has been lowered from a Watch (Orange) to an Advisory (Yellow) level. Advisory is the lowest level of local travel status. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

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Greene County Commissioners lifts red Travel Warning; Greene County now under an orange Travel Watch

Greene County Commissioners lifts red Travel Warning; Greene County now under an orange Travel Watch

A Travel Status Watch (Orange) Level II has been issued for Greene County. The Travel Status Warning (Red) Level III was lifted for Greene County on Wednesday morning, February 17. The change was made by Nathan Abrams, president of the Greene County Board of Commissioners. Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe announced the status change around 7:30 a.m.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security defines three travel status levels. Of these, a Warning (Red) Level III is the highest level of local travel advisory. The next level is a Watch (Orange) Level II.

A Watch (Orange) Level II travel status means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

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