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Local governments moving toward compliance with Indiana’s new Cybersecurity Reporting Law

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Local governments moving toward compliance with Indiana’s new Cybersecurity Reporting Law

Indianapolis – The Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) is reminding local governments and political subdivisions that the annual deadline to update cybersecurity incident contacts is Sept. 1. To date, just over 600 political subdivisions have complied, compared to the more than 3,000 throughout the state who fall under the contact-reporting requirement of House Enrolled Act 1169 (2021).

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DATE CORRECTED: Thinking about running for school board? Filing window opens next week

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DATE CORRECTED: Thinking about running for school board? Filing window opens next week

DATE CORRECTED: Halea has been notified that she was given an incorrect date. Originally the story said the filing window ended on August 15. That was incorrect. The filing window runs from July 27 through August 26. The date in the story has been corrected……… Do you want to make a difference for the students in your school district by serving on the school board? You’re in luck as the petition filing time opens soon — July 27 and runs through Aug. 15 at noon — with open positions in all five Greene County school districts.

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Greene County Clerk's Office accepting applications for open position

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Greene County Clerk's Office accepting applications for open position

The Greene County Clerk is accepting applications/resumes for the full-time position of Second Deputy/Small Claims Clerk, located in Bloomfield, Indiana, within the courthouse. The position pays at the annual rate of $33,852.00 Interested persons should request a Notice of Employment Opportunity and job application by contacting Clerk of Greene County Stuart Dowden at (812) 384-8532; via email stuart.dowden@co.greene.in.us; or under Employment Opportunities on the county’s website, www.co.greene.in.us. Interested persons should apply by emailing a resume and job application to Stuart Dowden or by mailing to the address above. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Health Department launches back-to-school immunization campaign

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Health Department launches back-to-school immunization campaign

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has partnered with local health departments and other healthcare entities across the state to host back-to-school immunization clinics this summer as part of a statewide public awareness campaign to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor and remember the victims of the horrific tragedy in Highland Park, IL. Per President Biden's order, flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset, Saturday, July 9. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.

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LPD reminds parade-goers of street closures on Monday, July 4

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LPD reminds parade-goers of street closures on Monday, July 4

Indiana’s largest Independance Day parade is happening in Linton on July 4 and to facilitate the parade route and the thousands of parade-goers, streets within the city will be closed before the parade start time of 10 a.m.

“Between 8:30 and 9, streets will be closed down to clear for the parade to start at 10,” said Linton Police Department Chief Paul Clark.

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LPD Chief clarifies guidelines on fireworks in Linton and Greene County

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LPD Chief clarifies guidelines on fireworks in Linton and Greene County

With the Fourth of July around the corner, the sky will soon be lit up with fireworks as many communities and individuals will gather for fireworks displays. It’s important to follow firework guidelines while celebrating.

Greene County follows the State of Indiana statute which allows fireworks to be set off on July 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and midnight. On all other days, fireworks are permitted to be set off between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

City of Linton Police Chief Paul Clark said fireworks can be set off…..

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Parents seeking COVID-19 vaccines for young Hoosiers asked to check appointment requirements

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Parents seeking COVID-19 vaccines for young Hoosiers asked to check appointment requirements

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is urging Indiana parents seeking COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years to contact the vaccine site listed at www.ourshot.in.gov or call 211 for assistance prior to visiting a vaccine provider to ensure vaccine is available and that no appointment is required. Although some sites may be able to accommodate walk-ins, many sites, including pharmacies and hospitals, indicated Tuesday afternoon that they are requiring appointments due to limited initial supplies of vaccine.

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COVID-19 Vaccines available for children under 5

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COVID-19 Vaccines available for children under 5

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some Indiana providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected against the disease. Shipments will continue to arrive at participating locations this week.

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Another Cooling Center to open in Bloomfield

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Another Cooling Center to open in Bloomfield

UPDATE: First Christian Church, 80 South Jefferson, Bloomfield, Indiana will have a cooling center in
their Fellowship Hall Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m……….A cooling center will be open at the north shelter house in the Bloomfield park on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and June 15, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, according to Roger Axe, the director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency. Axe says other locations are needed to serve as cooling centers this week.

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