posted on May 06 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
Switzerland County Tourism has produced a form for non-profit and for-profit businesses in Switzerland County to submit event information to the tourism office.
Submission of events to the tourism office will help keep visitors and locals up-to-date on happenings around Switzerland County. Promotion may be in the form of word-of-mouth, a website or social media post, an events calendar listing, or through paid advertisements purchased...Click the title to read more.
posted on May 01 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
The Vevay-Switzerland County Bicentennial committee has launched a new website. Available through www.vevaybicentennial.org, the site consists of events and pertinent information surrounding the activities leading up to and including the official October 4-23, 2013 celebration. “Pride in our past, promise in our future” is the Bicentennial theme.
Information regarding Switzerland County-Vevay’s ...Click the title to read more.
posted on April 29 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
Tom and Mary Jane Demaree of The Ridge Winery will present a free wine tasting of the Vevay-Switzerland County Bicentennial wine at the Switzerland County Visitors Center during the May First Friday. The event will take place on May 3 from 6-9pm.
The Demarees’ have produced a sweet red grape blend table wine in celebration of the Vevay-Switzerland County Bicentennial. The wine is presented in a cobalt blue bott...Click the title to read more.
posted on March 26 2013 by Donna from Health Department
The Switzerland Co Health Dept wants to remind everyone of the new requirements for immunizations for the 2013-14 school year.
*3-5 yr olds: 3 doses Hepatitis B, 4 Dtap, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 1 Chicken Pox (or proof of disease history)
*Kindergarten: 3 doses Hep B, 5 Dtap, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Chicken Pox (or proof of disease history), 2 Hep A-this is recommended but not required
*Grades 1-5: 3 doses Hep B, 5 Dtap, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Chicken Pox (or proof of disease history)
*Grades 6-10: 3 doses Hep B, 5 Dtap, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Chicken Pox (or proof of disease history), 1 Tdap, 1 Meningitis
*Grades 11-12: 3 doses Hep B, 5 Dtap, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Chicken Pox (or proof of disease history), 1 Tdap, 2 Meningitis-second is recommended but not re...Click the title to read more.
posted on March 18 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
In observance of Good Friday, all Southeastern Indiana Recycling & Reuse Centers across Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties will be closed on Friday, March 29.
posted on February 25 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) announces their free Houshold Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal Day for Switzerland County residents.
From 8am-10am on Saturday, March 16, Switzerland County residents can dispose of HHW at the Switzerland County Recycling and Building Materials Reuse Center located at 19 McCreary Ridge Road in East Enterprise.
HHW includes cleaning chemicals, oil-based paints and stains, pesticides, herbicides, mercury items, fluorescent bulbs, flammables, acids, etc.
All liquid, powder, and crystal HHW disposals are required to have the original product label attached to be eligible for disposal at the SEIRD recycling center. The...Click the title to read more.
posted on February 18 2013 by N Craig from Commissioners
All the commissioners' meetings are now at 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month unless that day is a holiday and then it moves to the Tuesday after the holiday.
posted on February 15 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
All Southeastern Indiana Recycling & Reuse Centers will be closed on Monday, February 18 for Presidents' Day. They will resume their normal hours on Tuesday, February 19. For more info on SEIRD, log on to their website at http://www.seird.org.
posted on January 30 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
Beginning March 1, 2013, the Switzerland/Ohio Recycling Center located at 19 McCreary Ridge Rd. in East Enterprise will become solely the Switzerland County Recycling Center and Switzerland County Building Materials Reuse Center.
The new Ohio County Recycling & Reuse Center will open in Rising Sun on March 1, at their new 1432 Barbour Way location.
Ohio County's current...Click the title to read more.
posted on January 17 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
All SEIRD Recycling & Reuse Center's throughout Switzerland, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, and Scott counties will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
posted on January 11 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) announces that the first of two recycling rebate checks were distributed to Switzerland County schools at the end of December.
Through a program announced last August, SEIRD reported that they would issue recycling rebates to participating schools that had their recyclables picked up by the organization. The company services Switzerland County, along with schools in: Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, and Scott counties.
SEIRD’s processing team tracked all recycled materials collected at each individual school, and granted the market value of these products back to each institute. In over three months, 46 partici...Click the title to read more.
posted on August 30 2012 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) will be issuing Recycling Rebates to all participating schools throughout their seven county district of: Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties.
SEIRD’s processing team has been tracking all recycled materials collected at each individual school, and will grant the market value of these prod...Click the title to read more.
posted on October 23 2012 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Students Making an Environmental Difference Scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Three $1500 award winners will be selected from the combined entries received from district high schools located in: Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties.
posted on August 15 2012 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
Part of the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District's (SEIRD) mission is to educate both youth and adults on recycling. Whether you're just starting out or a long-time recycler, SEIRD wants to help.
Do you know what can and can't be recycled? Do you know what happens to your recyclables after they're collected? How can you become more "green?"
Free presentations by SEIRD recycling educators are available to groups, organizations, schools, churches, and clubs throughout the district. Tours of the Environmental Discovery Center and Jefferson County Processing Center are also available at no charge. (Located inside the Jefferson Proving Grounds.)
For more information, contact ...Click the title to read more.
posted on January 09 2013 by Vickie James from Treasurer
We will be closed on the following dates January 21, 2013 for Martin Luther King Day & March 29, 2013 for Good Friday.
Property taxes will be due on May 10 & November 12, 2013.
You can expect your new tax bill statements to arrive approximately by the end of March - first of April.
Payments can be made at the office, at Friendship State Bank (please bring tax bill with you when paying at the bank), or you can pay online using the link above thru GovPayNet.com. You will need the parcel ID# & the amount when paying and also our county code #7784 (which identifies our county). GovPayNet does charge a convenience fee for their service. They accept credit & debit cards. Credit cards will be charged a 2.50% of the amount of payment & debit cards are charged a flat $3.95. Also there ...Click the title to read more.
posted on January 07 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
The application for the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) 2012-2013 Students Making an Environmental Difference Scholarships for graduating high school seniors is now downloadable through the "forms" section of this website. Three $1500 award winners will be selected from the combined entries received from district high schools located in: Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties.
To apply, applicants must complete an application and include a 500-word essay that describes environmental interests, efforts, and activities within their school and community. Additional information is included on the form.
The deadline to apply is ...Click the title to read more.
posted on January 04 2013 by Kendal Miller from Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District's (SEIRD) Switzerland County Reuse Center, located at 507 Walnut Street in Vevay, accepts usable donations in good condition year-around during normal business hours.
While post-holiday organizing, keep the SEIRD Reuse Center in mind for Christmas decorations, books, household items, clothing, shoes, accessories, office supplies, and more! While you're the...Click the title to read more.
