announcements
Memorial Day
posted on May 15 2012 by N Craig from County Council
The Switzerland County courthouse and all county offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th, at their normal starting times.
Memorial Day
posted on May 15 2012 by N Craig from Commissioners
The Switzerland County courthouse and all county offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th, at their normal starting times.
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posted on April 24 2012 by Vickie James from Treasurer
Switzerland Co Corthouse will be closed on May 8, 2012 for Election Day.
Switzerland Co Courthouse will be closed on May 28, 2012 for Memorial Day.
Don't forget Property Taxes are due on May 10, 2012.
Taxes may be paid at The Friendship State Bank or put in the Drop Box located at the front of the Courthouse off of Main St or mailed with a post mark date of May 10.
2012 CEMETERY WORKSHOP
posted on April 13 2012 by Carolyn Miller from Cemetery Commission
DNR Two-Day Workshop to be held FRIDAY, MAY 11 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 212 West Main Street, Vevay, with DNR Jeannie Regan Dinius & on SATURDAY, MAY 12TH, 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., with GRAVEYARD GROOMER, JOHN WALTERS at the Vevay Cemetery ---- COST $30, which includes Sat. lunch, bottled water, snack -- Pre-registration required for the 2-day workshop, forms at Museum, Courthouse, & in various areas near the posters, & found in this website ----- Friday evening open to the public HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
CHILD IMMUNIZATIONS
posted on February 06 2012 by D Faber from Health Department
AS OF FEB 1, 2012, vaccines from the Switzerland Co Health Dept are only for children that are Medicaid eligible, have no insurance or are underinsured (meaning those that insurance does not cover vaccines). All children that are considered fully insured cannot be vaccinated with federally funded vaccines.
If you are currently receiving vaccines from the Health Dept and are insured but unsure of your coverage, please contact your insurance company to see if your children are covered for vaccines.
VOTE CENTER PLAN
posted on January 24 2012 by KIM HAMBRICK from Circuit Court Clerk
VOTER STATISTICS, DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS
Switzerland County has 6757 registered voters and 25 inactive voters in 12 precincts. The county has three (3) Commissioner districts, four (4) Council seats and three (3) Council-at-large seats. The County joined the 6th Congressional district with the redistricting that was completed in 2012. There are two (2) Towns in Switzerland County, Town of Patriot, and the Town of Vevay. Each town has a Clerk/Treasurer and three (3) Council members –at-large. The Town of Patriot conducts their own elections and the Town of Vevay contracts with the Election Board to conduct the Vevay Election.
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POLLING LOCATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
posted on December 09 2011 by KIM HAMBRICK from Circuit Court Clerk
YOU MAY NOW APPLY FOR YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. YOU CAN FILL OUT THE INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN CONVIENCE AND THEN COME INTO THE CLERK'S OFFICE AND WE WILL ISSUE YOUR LICENSE
GO TO: http://courts.in.gov/marriage
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posted on December 02 2011 by YOUR NAME from Commissioners
YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT DESCRIPTION GOES HERE.
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WE
posted on November 14 2011 by George Adams from Emergency Management
November 13th-19th is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. With that 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 incl...Click the title to read more.
Plat Books For Sale
posted on November 04 2011 by Katie Collier from Soil and Water Conservation District
Plat Books are for sale in the SWCD office for $20. The books were published in 2008.
2011 CEMETERY RESTORATION
posted on May 20 2011 by Carolyn Miller from Cemetery Commission
With financial contributions from the Switzerland County Council, Town of Patriot, and Town of Vevay, restoration work will continue on Vevay Cemetery & Patriot Cemetery.
Mt. Zion Cemetery on Little Doe Run, near Five Points,Craig Twp, needs immediate work before more stones go down. Anyone willing to help in a work day, please call 812-427-4470 or 427-4461 or contact a member of the Cemetery Commission.
RESTORATION PICTURES
posted on May 20 2011 by Carolyn Miller from Cemetery Commission
Interested in restoration pictures? Check out the Facebook site: Switzerland County Cemetery Commission
Deductions
posted on December 14 2010 by Rachel from Auditor's Office
If you have refinanced and have not re-filed your mortgage exemption, you have until the end of the year. Call the Auditor's office if you have any questions about other exemptions.
Citizen Corps Mission
posted on December 12 2010 by George Adams from Citizens Corp
Citizen Corps Mission
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
The Citizen Corps mission is accomplished through a national network of state, local, and tribal Citizen Corps Councils. These Councils build on community strengths to implement the Citizen Corps programs and will carry out a local strategy to have every American participate.
Everyone can do something to help make our families and our communities safer through:
SHAW CEMETERY
posted on November 09 2010 by Carolyn Miller from Cemetery Commission
Work was completed on the Shaw Cemetery on the Garland Farm in May 2010. Trees and grubs were cut, gravestones straightened, cleaned, and repaired, and 1 unlisted stone was discovered underground. Thank you to the Garland family for their help & to those of you who gave personal donations for this work.
HUNTS CREEK CEMETERY
posted on November 09 2010 by Carolyn Miller from Cemetery Commission
Work on the Hunts Creek Cemetery has been completed, except for 2 stones still needing work. Thanks Jake & Shila Geyman & crew. They did an excellent job.
Red Cross Disaster Volunteer
posted on October 01 2010 by George Adams from Red Cross
Red Cross Disaster Relief focuses on meeting the emergency disaster-caused needs of individuals and families. The Red Cross responds to disasters ranging from a single-home fire to national disasters. Emergency response activities are cost-effective and community-based.
When a disaster threatens or strikes, we provide food, shelter and health related services to address basic human needs. In addition, we help individuals and families to resume their normal daily activities independently. This may include a referral or a way to pay for what is needed most: groceries, new clothes, rent, emergency home repairs, transportation, medicines and occupational tools.
The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned im...Click the title to read more.
Red Cross volunteer
posted on October 01 2010 by George adams from Red Cross
Getting Started
If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer, the first step is to complete an online application.
GO TO: http://courts.in.gov/marriage
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 incl...Click the title to read more.
Mt. Zion Cemetery on Little Doe Run, near Five Points,Craig Twp, needs immediate work before more stones go down. Anyone willing to help in a work day, please call 812-427-4470 or 427-4461 or contact a member of the Cemetery Commission.
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
The Citizen Corps mission is accomplished through a national network of state, local, and tribal Citizen Corps Councils. These Councils build on community strengths to implement the Citizen Corps programs and will carry out a local strategy to have every American participate.
Everyone can do something to help make our families and our communities safer through:
When a disaster threatens or strikes, we provide food, shelter and health related services to address basic human needs. In addition, we help individuals and families to resume their normal daily activities independently. This may include a referral or a way to pay for what is needed most: groceries, new clothes, rent, emergency home repairs, transportation, medicines and occupational tools.
The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned im...Click the title to read more.
If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer, the first step is to complete an online application.