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Mar 30New Procedures Implemented at City of Madison Parks
Madison, IN—Effective immediately and continuing until the City of Madison is released from Governor Holcomb’s Public Health Emergency, new procedures have been implemented at all city parks and the city campgrounds. City basketball courts will remain open, but individuals must adhere to the following rules. · No pick-up games. · No more than two people on the court at a time. · Social distancing of six feet apart must always be observed. · No
Mar 28New Procedures Implemented at City of Madison Sunrise Golf Course
Madison, IN— Effective immediately and continuing until the City of Madison is released from Governor Holcomb’s Public Health Emergency Declaration, new procedures at Sunrise Golf Course will be implemented to protect golfers and the community from the spread of COVID-19. The new procedures are as follows: Golf daily from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. by tee time only. No choose-up games.Only one person allowed in the clubhouse at a time for registrationOnly one person allowed at the grill at a time. Carry-out
Mar 27SBA Working Capital Loan Deadline Approaching in Indiana Due to Excessive Rain and Flooding Beginnin
Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: March 27, 2020 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 20-340, IN 16104 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Working Capital Loan Deadline Approaching in Indiana Due to Excessive Rain and Flooding Beginning March 2019 ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit
Mar 27KDH Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Jefferson County
MADISON, Ind. – King’s Daughters’ Health has confirmed its first case of COVID-19. The patient is from Switzerland County and currently quarantined at home. “We have built a foundation that enables us to be ready for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Carol Dozier, President/CEO of King’s Daughters’ Health. “Today, we have adequate supplies and staffing to care for our community. At the same time, we are working with state and federal officials to ensure those supplies remain available. It takes
Mar 26Canaan Grab N Go Meals Tuesday and Thursdays
Press Release CONTACT INFORMATION: Canaan Community Academy Rhonda Pennington 812-839-0003 rpennington@canaanca.com 3-26-2020 For immediate release Canaan Community Academy is offering Grab N Go meals (breakfast and lunch) Tuesdays and Thursdays. This will begin Tuesday, March 31st. There are four locations: Canaan Community Academy 10:30-12:30 Please pull up by the front door, stay in vehicle and meals will be brought to you. Madison Village 11:00-Noon The bus will be parked near the
Mar 26KDH Establishes Hotline
To assist those who may have questions about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), King's Daughters' Health has established a COVID-19 Hotline, available seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. To reach the KDH COVID-19 Hotline, call 812.801.8010. For additional KDH-related information and updates, visit www.kdhmadison.org/cvinfo.
Mar 26City of Madison Changes Public Meeting Format
Madison, IN— In compliance with Governor Holcomb’s executive orders, the city is suspending all nonessential meetings. All public meetings deemed necessary for the continued operation of city of government or to address critical or essential matters will be conducted electronically. “It is important that we do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Moving our meetings to an electronic format will allow the city to conduct essential business while ensuring we are following all guidance given by the
Mar 25City Announces Festivals and Events Postponements
City Announces Festivals and Events Postponements Madison, IN—After discussion with Visit Madison, the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, Madison Main Street Program, and our local festival board presidents, the City of Madison has decided it is in the best interest of the public to postpone all festivals and events scheduled during the next 60 days. The city encourages festival boards to hold off on making non-refundable deposits for the near future. "We understand our community looks forward to the
Mar 24Ivy Tech Madison Offering Courses Virtually for Remainder of the Semester
Ivy Tech Madison Offering Courses Virtually for Remainder of the Semester; Faculty and Staff Still Available to Assist StudentsMADISON, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College announced that it will extend the delivery of courses virtually through the remainder of the current semester. Courses will restart March 23 and conclude May 16, all being offered virtually.Ivy Tech Madison announced that effective 5:00 pm (local time) on Friday, March 20 its building will be closed until further notice. The college will
Mar 23COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACCEPTING COVID-19 RELIEF DONATIONS
Monetary donations accepted for distribution to local service agencies Madison, IN– In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County is accepting monetary donations to prepare for local COVID-19 relief efforts. The Foundation has activated the Disaster Relief Fund, a pass-through endowment that was created in response to the March 2012 tornado disaster in Jefferson County. “While Jefferson County currently has no confirmed COVID-19 cases, we know that
Mar 20Ivy Tech Community College Closing All Buildings
College services to now also be offered virtually when virtual instruction begins on March 23INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College announced that effective 5:00 pm (local time) on Friday, March 20 all of its buildings will be 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,
Mar 20Mayor Bob Courtney Announces a Temporary Job Replacement Program and Other Economic Stimulus Actions
Madison, IN—Mayor Bob Courtney, announced this morning, actions the City of Madison is taking to help local businesses and community members who are facing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of City Council, Mayor Courtney is implementing a “Temporary Job Replacement Program” for the City of Madison residents who have been displaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city will be hiring up to 100 temporary employees at the rate of $15 an hour for 30 hours a week for a
Mar 19SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Indiana Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Indiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov.
Mar 17Ivy Tech Community College Offering Courses Virtually for Remainder of the Semester
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College announced that it will extend the delivery of courses virtually through the remainder of the current semester. Courses will restart March 23 and conclude May 16, all being offered virtually. Ivy Tech locations will remain open to allow students to access computer labs and to provide essential services such as advising, financial aid and access to faculty in a face-to-face format. Accommodations will be made for labs, clinicals and some technology courses to
Mar 16Chamber Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Community and Business Resiliency
In light of recent events and out of an abundance of caution, the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce will be canceling all of our events through April 30th. We have not made this decision lightly and will do our best to reschedule. As we add these events back to the calendar, we will be sure to let everyone know. As of now, the next Chamber event will be the golf outing taking place on May 15.We are canceling events of all sizes because, at this time, the best way to combat COVID-19 is to limit the spread.
Mar 16Jefferson County Public Library Will Reopen April 6
In the interest of public health and recommendations by public health officials, the Jefferson County Public Library will be closed to the public at 5:00 pm Monday, March 16. We are closing to protect the health of our staff, our community, and our patrons, for which we care deeply. Closing will offer greater benefit to the social distancing effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Presently, we plan to reopen with normal hours and services on Monday, April 6, but we will continue to assess
Mar 16City of Madison Takes Action Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Madison, IN – The City of Madison is taking measures to keep city employees and the community safe by restricting public access to City Hall and suspending all City of Madison Parks Department Programs. “Public health and safety are our top priority and measures must be taken to help curb the spread of COVID-19,” said Mayor Bob Courtney. In accordance with recommendations made by the governor’s office and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the City of Madison has put the following procedures in place
Mar 12Mayor Bob Courtney to Present First State of the City Address
Mayor Bob Courtney will address challenges and opportunities ahead in his first State of the City address. This event will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2020, in the City Council Chambers. “I am looking forward to my first State of the City Address where I will share with the community our efforts to improve the quality of life for all of Madison as well as key initiatives for the rest of this year. I hope you will attend and participate in your city government,” said Mayor Courtney. Among the many
Mar 12Ivy Tech Community College Delays Start of Class - Updated Response to COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is delaying the continuation of current courses and the start of new 8-week courses until March 23 at which time the College will move to delivering all courses virtually. The College plans to deliver courses virtually through April 5 initially. The College will monitor and adjust this timeline as more is learned about COVID-19 nationwide and in the state. Ivy Tech locations will remain open to provide student and business office assistance including the
Mar 12CITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE STATEMENT ADDRESSING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
The City of Madison and the Jefferson County Health Department are working together, and in collaboration with the Indiana State Department of Health to keep the residents of Jefferson County as healthy and informed as possible. We have been in regular contact with the Indiana State Department of Health as well as our local businesses, primary, secondary, and post-secondary education institutions, the Emergency Management Agency, long term care facilities, and the jail. These organizations are receiving
Mar 02Psi Iota Xi Sorority Teams with the Jefferson County Public Library to Present Art Show
Psi Iota Xi Sorority Teams with the Jefferson County Public Library to Present Art Show to Area Amateur Artists Madison, IN, February 25, 2020 – Jefferson County Community Art Show Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, the local chapter of Psi Iota Psi Sorority presents its Jefferson County Community Art Show at the Madison Public Library. Amateur and aspiring artists of all ages are encouraged to submit entries to compete for prizes. A $100 cash prize, as well as honorable mention ribbons, will be
Mar 02Mystery Writer Lori Rader-Day to Appear as Jefferson Co Public Library’s First Founders’ Day Speaker
Mystery Writer Lori Rader-Day to Appear asJefferson County Public Library’s First Founders’ Day Speaker Madison, IN, February 28, 2020 – Mystery Writer Lori Rader-Day: Author Talk and Reception Thursday, April 16, the Madison Public Library will host award-winning author Lori Rader-Day for a behind-the-scenes look at a mystery writer’s process and experience. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the evening at the Library will include a reception with appetizers, and will end with a Q & A session following her
Feb 26Camp Invention Summer STEM Program Coming to Your Area
Camp Invention Summer STEM Program Coming to Madison Junior HighNationally Recognized Program Inspires Local K-6 Students to Become Confident Problem SolversMadison, IN – February 25, 2020 — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Madison Junior High the week of June 22 - June 26, 2020.A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades
Jan 24Spend, Gift, and Support Local Madison Area Businesses
Spend, Gift, and Support Local Madison Area Businesses New Mobile Gift Card Program Sponsored by Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Connects Consumers, Corporations, and Merchants in a Simple Way to “Give Back” to Our CommunityBuy Chamber CA$HWhere Can I Use Chamber CA$H (more & more merchants are joining the team)Accept Chamber CA$H at Your BusinessGive Chamber CA$H as Corporate Gifts Madison, IN – January 24, 2020 – The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce announces the new “Chamber CA$H” digital gift card to
Jan 23Chamber Recaps Annual Dinner & Awards
MADISON, IN - The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held their 96th Annual Chamber Dinner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, presented by First Financial Bank. Chamber members, business leaders, and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Chamber, its member businesses, and individuals making an impact on the community. The Chamber shared with over 250 attendees the keys to their continued success in 2019. The Chamber’s signature event, Soup Stew Chili & Brew, again had
Aug 232019-2020 Madison's Best Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2019 – Madison, IN The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce determined the winners of its second annual “Madison’s Best” competition. Forty-six categories of businesses were presented to the public for popular voting through mid-July and into August. The Chamber received over 1,500 submissions. The top businesses in each “Madison’s Best” category are: Sweet Treats: Horst’s Little Bakery Haus Grocery: Kroger Place for Lunch: The Red Pepper Place for Dinner: Key West Shrimp
