posted on December 04 2013 by Donna from Health Department
New requirements for immunizations for the 2014-15 school year.
3 TO 5 YEARS OLD:
3 Hep B, 4 DTaP, 3 Polio (Inactivated Polio), 1 MMR, 1 Varicella
KINDERGARTEN:
3 Hep B, 2 MMR, 5 DTap, 2 Varicella, 4 Polio*, 2 Hep A
GRADES 1 TO 5:
3 Hep B, 2 MMR, 5 DTaP, 2 Varicella, 4 Polio
GRADES 6 TO 11:
3 Hep B, 2 MMR, 5 DTaP, 2 Varicella, 4 Polio, 1 Tdap, 1 MCV4
GRADE 12:
3 Hep B, 2 MMR, 5 DTaP, 2 Varicella, 4 Polio, 1 Tdap, 2 MCV4
Hep B Two dose alternative adolescent schedule is acceptable if properly documented.
DTaP Four doses of DTaP/DTP/DT are acceptable if 4th dose was administered on or after child's fourth birthday.
Polio Three doses of polio vacc...Click the title to read more.
posted on November 25 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
Vevay and Switzerland County (IN) will be all aglow with holiday events and activities throughout the month of December.
The fun begins with the December 6 Vevay Main Street “Deck the Walls” First Friday event from 6-9 p.m. Late night shopping, dining, store specials, art openings and free carriage rides are available in downtown Vevay.
Entries are being sought for the ...Click the title to read more.
posted on November 18 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
A new component to the upcoming December 7, 2013 Vevay Christmas Parade is the Best Decorated Fire Truck. All fire stations located in Switzerland County are invited to participate. The firehouse with the winning truck will have a $200 check donated to their favorite charity.
There is no cost to participate, but fire trucks must be registered into the parade by Wednesday, December 4, 2013 by 5:00 p.m...Click the title to read more.
posted on November 18 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
In conjunction with the start of the Saturday, December 7, 2013 Vevay Christmas Parade, historic downtown churches and sites have agreed to participate in the "Ringing of the Bells"--a simultaneous bell ringing at 4:00 p.m.
The Most Sorrowful Mother of God Church bell will chime in at 3:55 p.m. to signal the onset of their Saturday church service. The Switzerland County Baptist Church, Switzerland County Histo...Click the title to read more.
posted on October 30 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
Staff at the Switzerland County Visitors Center invites downtown businesses and organizations to participate in “Light Up Vevay,” a pre-parade shopping and dining event in downtown Vevay from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013.
With Vevay Main Street’s First Friday on Friday, December 6 and the 2nd annual Vevay Christmas Parade beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, tourism director Ken...Click the title to read more.
posted on October 22 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
Entries are being sought for the 2nd annual Vevay Christmas Parade. The event will be held Saturday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The parade coincides with the annual “Paul Ogle Festival of Lights” holiday light display held at Paul Ogle Riverfront Park on Ferry Street in Vevay throughout December.
The parade line-up is at 2:30 p.m. at the Switzerland County Fairgroun...Click the title to read more.
posted on October 21 2013 by Vickie James from Treasurer
Property taxes will be due on November 12, 2013.
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 (minimum of $2.50) & Visa debit cards are charged a flat $3.95. Also there is a Drop Box located at the front steps of the Courthouse. Payments can be mailed in with a self addressed stamped envelope to receive a stamped paid receipt. Make sure mailings are post marked by the due da...Click the title to read more.
posted on October 16 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
The Switzerland County Visitors Center will feature pumpkin bowling for youths and adults during the November 1 “Pumpkins, Gourds & Squash” Vevay Main Street First Friday. The event will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Liberty Street beside the courthouse. It is free and open to the public.
In case of inclement weather the event will be held inside the Visitors Center located at 128 West Ma...Click the title to read more.
posted on September 18 2013 by Donna from Health Department
The Switzerland County Health Department will begin giving free flu shots to Switzerland County residents Monday Sept 30. Clinic hours will be Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri from 8:00-10:30 am and 12:00 noon-3:30 pm. NO SHOTS WILL BE GIVEN ON THURSDAYS! No appointment is needed.
Call 812-427-3220 for more information.
posted on September 17 2013 by N Craig from Commissioners
The following Trash Ordinance will be voted on at the October 7th Commissioners' meeting.
ORDINANCE _______________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SWITZERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROHIBITING TRASH ACCUMULATING ON PROPERY IN THE COUNTY AND
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, the Switzerland County Board of Commissioners choose to establish a
procedure for abatement of trash,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SWITZERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS as follows:
Section I: Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Trash ...Click the title to read more.
posted on May 30 2013 by George Adams from Emergency Management
Switzerland County Emergency Management would like to take the opportunity to provide citizens with several safety reminders for the upcoming winter weather.
The National Weather Service and virtually every other weather service around is forecasting below average temperatures and above average snowfall for Indiana this winter.
**First and foremost it is essential for every family and individual to have an emergency kit and to have an emergency plan in place for any situation mother nature may present this winter and year round. It is recommended that everyone have enough supplies in their emergency kit to last 72 hours. That includes food, water, medicines, warm clothes and blankets, flashlights, first aid kits...Click the title to read more.
posted on May 27 2013 by Kendal Miller from Switzerland County Tourism
Switzerland County Tourism invites the public to “Doodle our Walls” during Vevay Main Street’s Chalk the Walk First Friday. The event will take place on June 7 from 6-9 pm at the Switzerland County Visitors Center at 128 West Main Street in Vevay.
Have you ever wanted to go crazy with a fat marker? Here’s your chance as staff as the Visitors Center invite both the young and young at heart...Click the title to read more.
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 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.
