NOTE: The information posted below is updated as we receive weather-related and COVID-19 closings, delays, and postponements. School corporations left blank have not made any announcements regarding schedule changes.
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) UPDATES ARE POSTED BELOW.
Green indicates the newest cancellations/delays/postponements.
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Area County Travel Status is available HERE.
Area hospitals are requesting that community members sew masks for medical professionals. Masks can be delivered to local medical facilities or given to Claudia Miller for distribution. Contact Claudia at 812-655-1109 or cmiller8109@gmail.com.
Schools
All public schools in Indiana closed for in-person learning through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. State testing canceled. E-Learning days and Waiver days will be used for the remainder of the school year.
Ivy Tech Community College (Southeastern Campus-Batesville and Lawrenceburg) –
All buildings closed until further notice. The College will continue to operate and deliver instruction wherever possible virtually as previously announced. With the closure of its buildings, additional services to students will now also be provided virtually including advising, testing, financial aid, and business office operations. The College will be providing various ways for students to stay connected to the College while it operates virtually and has shared the following list of ways in a message to all of its students. Check www.ivytech.edu/covid-19 to find answers to frequently asked questions about the ongoing response to COVID-19 and for campus-specific e-mail addresses, you can use to get assistance. Stay connected on IvyLearn, check MyIvy, contact your instructor, or contact your advisor. Call 1-888-IVY-LINE, Visit www.ivytech.edu/chat.
Businesses
Decatur County
Decatur County Courthouse – Closed to public in-person interaction. The clerk’s office will have someone available to take your call during normal business hours. Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Franklin County
Franklin County Government Center and Courthouse – buildings to the public closed. The individual offices are responsible for maintaining the business of their office for the county. A drop box has been placed outside of the Government Center to leave paperwork or mail for government offices. Citizens are encouraged to conduct business via telephone or electronic means.
Ripley County
City of Batesville – At the Memorial Building, public access will be limited to just the vestibule where citizens can contact the police department. Access to the offices of Building Department, Clerk-Treasurer, City Court and Mayor’s Office will be closed to in-person visits until further notice. Contact any City department by phone. The City of Batesville will accept utility payments made online or by drop box which is located at the Water & Gas Department. For additional inquiries and for cash option please contact Water & Gas. No utility services will be disconnected for non-payments during the timeframe of these policy changes.
Ripley County Health Department–Closed to the public until further notice. Staff will continue to work regular business hours and can be reached by phone or email at 812.689.5751. Visit them online at ripleyhealth.com or on Facebook.
Ripley County Courthouse and Government Offices – Closed to the public. County elected officials and employees still working. Courts hearing essential cases only. Utilize email and phone communication to get ahold of all county offices. Utilize the drop boxes outside of the courthouse and annex buildings to leave any documentation needed for the offices.
Town of Osgood – Town Hall is closed for public access but will be available for essential business by still having staff available to answer calls and accept payments through the drive-thru, dropbox, and online
Dearborn County
City of Aurora – Aurora Utilities office is closed. Please use dropbox, drive-thru, phone 812-926-2745, or on-line portal at, aurora.in.us.
All Other Counties
City of Madison – Restricting public access to all city buildings. Each department will remain open and will be able to address questions or concerns. City Hall will be closed for public access, but available for essential business with appointments made in advance. Payments to the City of Madison for utilities or transactions made through the Clerk-Treasurers office should be made using the drive-thru payment center at City Hall.
Organizations
Decatur County
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library – Open.
Franklin County
Batesville Memorial Library – Open.
Ripley County
Batesville Memorial Library – Open.
Tyson Library (Versailles) – Open at limited capacity.
Osgood & Milan Branch Libraries – Open at limited capacity.
Southeastern Indiana REMC’s Annual Meeting — Virtual Meeting on October 1st starting at 6 PM.
Versailles State Park and Indiana State Parks Swimming Pools – Closed for 2020.
Dearborn County
All Other Counties
Churches
Activities and Events
Ripley County
Versailles American Legion Post’s A Taste Of Versailles – Canceled.
118th Annual Versailles Pumpin Show – Canceled.
The Sunman High School Alumni – Gathering originally scheduled for September 19th has been canceled.
Versailles Osgood Delta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa’s Winter Wonderland Bazaar – Canceled.
The Southeastern Indiana Musicians Association— the SEIMA PROJECT (Inspiring Local Music) is being delayed by one year.
Franklin County
Fairground Throwdown (Franklin County) – Benefits the Franklin County 4-H has been postponed until further notice.
Blooming Grove Firemen’s Festival – Canceled.
St. Michael’s Church Festival – Canceled.
Franklin County Antique Machinery Show – Canceled.
The Southeastern Indiana Musicians Association— the SEIMA PROJECT (Inspiring Local Music) is being delayed by one year.
Decatur County
Representative Randy Frye’s Annual Picnic – Canceled.
Greensburg Power Of The Past – Canceled.
St. Catherine’s Church Labor Day Weekend Festival – Canceled.
New Point Crackaway Daze – Canceled.
Greensburg Tree City Fall Festival – Canceled.
Dearborn County
St. John’s Lutheran Church Hubbel’s Corner’s Cultural Diversity Summit – Canceled.
St. Leon’s Firemen’s Festival – Canceled.
Dillsboro Annual Homecoming – Canceled.
The Southeastern Indiana Musicians Association— the SEIMA PROJECT (Inspiring Local Music) is being delayed by one year.
Other
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues and Madison Chautauqua Festival of Arts – Canceled.
Pioneer Engineer’s Clubs 72nd Annual Meeting at Rushville – Canceled.
Special Olympics Indiana – Annual Fire Truck Pull – Canceled.