Per the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners a county wide burn ban is now in effect for Dearborn County. This ban will remain in effect until rescinded from the commissioners. This decision was made due to the continued lack of rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity. It was felt that these conditions have dried vegetation to the point it may easily combust and thus become a fire hazard. The fire chiefs in Dearborn County were asked their opinion and a vast majority is in favor of a burn ban. Pursuant to Dearborn County Ordinance § 96.01(B), effective immediately the following activities are prohibited in Dearborn County: 1. Campfires and any other form of recreation fire unless said fires are enclosed in a fire ring measuring at least 23 inches in diameter and 10 inches or more in height. 2. Open burning of any kind using wood or any other combustible matter, with the exception of cooking grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane gas. Charcoal from permitted grills shall not be removed from a grill until the charcoal has been thoroughly extinguished. 3. Open burning of any kind of debris, such as timber, vegetation, building constructions waste or otherwise, with the exception of burning barrels with a ¼ inch mesh top and said burning shall be permitted from dawn to dusk only; and 4. Subject to Indiana Code § 22-11-14-10.5, the usage of consumer fireworks. Any individual or entity found in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 but not more than $1,000, plus applicable court costs.

Bring your dogs to the Greendale Pool on September 4th from 4:00 to 7:00pm for a fun opportunity to let them swim while we all support PAWS of Dearborn County Humane Center during Doggie Pooloosza ! For just a $5 donation per dog, your dogs can enjoy an open pool for dogs only, a pet photo booth, and open concessions including a famous Dipsy Dog! And at 6:30pm, there will be dog prizes and giveaways for a dog's funniest poolside attire, biggest splash, longest jump, and longest shake! All proceeds will benefit PAWS of Dearborn County Humane Center! RULES & REGULATIONS: Pet Owners Must Sign Liability Waiver Maximum of 2 Dogs per Human Dogs Only in the Pool Slide, Diving Board, & Kids Equipment Off Limits No Dog Leashes While Swimming

One Dearborn County continues to work with Dearborn County, The City of Greendale, the Town of Dillsboro  and the Bright Area Business Association  to earn the designation of our area as a Stellar Pathway Region by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs . In order for our community to be successful in achieving this designation, we need to come together and collaborate on our best path forward as a region. We need your participation and input! All Dearborn County residents are invited to attend one of our three community workshops held throughout Stellar Week, the week of August 18th through the 24th. Additionally, we would like to hear your perspective by taking our online community survey through the provided link below. Your attendance at one of our community workshops will make a big difference in our evaluation to become a Stellar Pathway designee! Which one will you attend? Monday, August 19th at the Dillsboro Civic Center from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Thursday, August 22nd at Greendale City Hall from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Thursday, August 22nd at the Bright Lions Club from 7:00 to 8:00pm. We look forward to hearing your perspective in the online community survey and seeing you at one of our three Stellar Week community workshops! https://1dearborn.org/stellar (Survey closes on August 31st.)

The Greendale Pool will reopen Saturday, August 3rd. For the remainder of the season, the pool will be open only on weekends from noon until 6:00pm and Wednesdays from 4:00pm until 7:00pm due to staffing issues. We look forward to seeing you at the Greendale Pool through Labor Day weekend!

As a co-finalist in the Stellar Pathways program, One Dearborn County has received a planning grant to develop a Strategic Investment Plan for our region. This plan aims to secure up to $8-10 million in competitive state agency funding. Broad community engagement across Dearborn County will be essential for our success. In early 2025, OCRA will select two of the four finalist regions as Stellar Pathways designees. These regions will receive set-aside funding from OCRA and other state agencies for community development projects outlined in their Strategic Investment Plans. As a result, One Dearborn County is excited to announce a series of Stellar Pathways Week Community Stakeholder meetings the week of August 19th through August 24th! All community members are invited to attend any of the Community Stakeholder Meetings and share their input. Please feel free to share this invitation! Meeting Schedule : August 19, 2024, at 6:00pm : Dillsboro Civic Club will host a Community Stakeholder Meeting. August 22, 2024 : 5:00pm : Greendale City Hall will host a Community Stakeholder Meeting. 7:00pm : Bright Lions Club will host a Community Stakeholder Meeting. Additional engagement opportunities are expected through October 2024. Please check back for updates as events are scheduled. Community groups are encouraged to schedule engagement sessions with our team. Please contact One Dearborn at director@1dearborn.org  or 812-537-4010 ext. 7233. To learn more about One Dearborn County and our pursuit to be selected as a Stellar Pathways designee, please watch this video and visit One Dearborn County's website .

St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital has recently earned a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for their elite-level quality of care, based on five key performance measures: mortality, readmissions, safety, patient experience, and timely and effective care. The City of Greendale is grateful to have access to an excellent, near-by hospital that is among only 13% of all hospitals in the country to have earned this top honor. We are also thankful to have access to St. Elizabeth's Dearborn County Cancer Center right here in Greendale! Congratulations, St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital!

CELEBRATIONS IN GREENDALE: Independence Day is almost here, and the City of Greendale is the place to celebrate! The annual 5K Run/ Walk will begin at 8:00am and is being hosted by Voices of Indiana. To sign up and for more information, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Greendale/Greendale4thOfJuly5K . The City of Greendale and Mayor Karsteter are hosting the annual fishing derby beginning at 9:00am at Schnebelt Pond. No registration is required and children ages 3 to 13 are welcome to participate with a guardian present. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cookies, and water will be served. Bring your own fishing pole, and bait will be provided. Prizes in different categories will be awarded and each participant will receive a gift. The Bike Parade will begin at 2:00pm at Oakey Park, with participants lining up on Sheldon Street. No registration is required, but don't forget to decorate your bikes! The Golf Cart Parade will begin at 2:30pm at Oakey Park, with participants lining up on Sheldon Street. No registration is required, but don't forget to decorate your golf carts! A beer garden, hosted by Greendale Main Street, opens at 5:00pm. *Please note, the beer garden is cash only and to enter, you must be over 21 years of age with a valid government ID. A DJ will be providing music from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and live music from 7:00pm until the beginning of fireworks at Greendale Park, sponsored by Greendale Parks. Food trucks, hosted by Greendale Parks, will be in the pool parking lot throughout the festivities. The Greendale Pool concession stand will be open throughout the day and closing after the fireworks. Fireworks will begin at dusk at Greendale Park. Thank you to our sponsors and partners for making this 4th of July one to remember in Greendale! Interested in volunteering? Visit greendalemainstreet.com/volunteer-sign-up . ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Due to the 5k race, from 7:30 to 9:30am, the following intersections will be closed on Nowlin Ave: Parkside, Park Grove, Cora, Haag, and Probasco. For the Fishing Derby, there will be no parking from 9:00am to 11:00am on Nowlin between Arthur and Cora. The Bike Parade will begin at Oakey Park and end at Greendale Park, and there will be barricades in place along the route from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. These barricades will be placed at Dejerus Lane to Oakey on Sheldon, from Sheldon to Nowlin on Oakey, between Oakey Ave and Park Street on Nowlin. Beginning at 6:00pm, there will be no parking signs posted on Rand Ave between the City Garage and Nowlin, on Nowlin between Park Street and 22 Lauren Hill Lane, on 22 Lauren Hill Lane between Nowlin and Sunset Drive, as well as on Tanner between Park Street and Cook. From 6:00 to 11:00pm, no golf carts or motorized vehicles are permitted on Rand, Tanner between Cook and Park, or on Nowlin between Cook and Rand due to high pedestrian traffic. Please use caution traveling in area and use alternative detours and routes available. Thank you for your cooperation in making this a safe Independence Day for all!

The City of Lawrenceburg is providing an Emergency Cooling Center in response to the Heat Advisory in place for the region. Individuals or families in need will have access to a monitored air conditioned shelter, cots, blankets, and water. WHERE: Lawrenceburg Boy Scout Cabin 461 West High Street Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 WHEN: Noon on Monday, June 17th through 5:00pm on Sunday, June 30th Please note that there is limited parking availability at the Scout Cabin. City officials will continue to evaluate the need to provide an available emergency cooling center. For more info on the City of Lawrenceburg Emergency Cooling Center, visit thinklawrenceburg.com.

The City of Greendale will be having a city-wide yard sale, organized by Greendale Main Street, May 24th and May 25th. To register your yard sale for promotion, please email your address and a description of items to be discovered to media@cityofgreendale.com. Together, we can make this year's Community Yard Sale the best yet!

Did you know you can connect to free Wi-Fi in the City of Greendale's parks? Thanks to a partnership with AltaFiber beginning in 2021, you can now enjoy high-speed internet, while soaking up the great outdoors at many of your favorite Greendale Parks. “AltaFiber has been connecting businesses and residents for 150 years, and our Wi-Fi and Smart City partnership with the City of Greendale continues this tradition,” said Greg Wheeler, President – Business Markets for AltaFiber. “Free public Wi-Fi is a powerful tool that allows municipalities to connect with, engage, and inform visitors and residents. We are proud to work with leadership from the City of Greendale on this important initiative.”

Have you made plans to vote in the 2024 Primary Election? The 2024 Primary Election is on May 7, 2024. Don’t forget to bring your government issued photo ID! See a copy of your ballot and check voter registration at IndianaVoters.com. Early In-Person Voting Options: Saturdays, April 27th and May 4th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Dearborn County Clerk's Office, Aurora Firehouse, or Dearborn Hills Church Weekdays, April 9th through May 3rd, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Dearborn County Clerk's Office Election Day from 6:00am to 6:00pm Vote at any of the 12 voting centers! 1st Baptist Church of Aurora 1st Baptist Church - Greendale Bright Christian Church Dearborn Hills Church Dillsboro Civic Center Lawrenceburg Community Center Manchester Fire House on Highway 48 Moores Hill Senior Center St. John Catholic Church in Dover St. Martin Church in Yorkville Tanner Valley Methodist Church Willie’s in Hidden Valley

Check back for a look inside the Greendale Cabin! The Greendale Cabin is available for rental for parties, receptions and meetings. The cabin can accommodate up to 150 individuals. Fees are as follows: $85.00 deposit (which will be returned upon inspection of cabin and key return). At the time of rental, the renter must complete a rental agreement and pay deposit within week of scheduled reservation. If the renter decides not to rent cabin, the deposit is NOT refundable. The rental fee must be paid 10 business days prior to the date of the scheduled reservation or you sacrifice the $85.00 deposit. The renter is responsible for the cleanup of the cabin which shall be completed by 1:00 am. If it is not cleaned as agreed to by City Management or the key is not returned, the renter forfeits his/her deposit. For any additional information, please contact the City of Greendale (812) 537-9219 to reserve the cabin.