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Miami County Community Foundation highlights S.A.M. Fund

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- This from Cheryl Broyles, Miami County Community Foundation Director of Development: As summer arrives, our communities come alive with opportunity, growth, and connection. Students are celebrating achievements and preparing for the next chapter of their educational journeys, local organizations are enhancing the places where families gather, and community members continue to make … Read more

Miami Correctional Facility supports local youth athletics through donation to Bengal Backer Booster Club

BUNKER HILL, IN — Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) recently demonstrated its commitment to supporting local youth athletics through a $500 donation to the Bengal Backer Booster Club. Representing MCF, Ms. Heishman presented the donation to Ms. Potts, Vice President of the Bengal Backer Booster Club. The organization plays an important role in supporting athletic programs … Read more

Elementary students attend “Tubby the Tuba” at Honeywell Center

WABASH, IN– In May, nearly 1,000 elementary students from Wabash, Kosciusko, and Fulton counties attended “Tubby the Tuba” in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center as the culminating lesson of Honeywell Arts In Education’s first- through third-grade Arts Integration residencies. Students experienced a performance by the Manchester Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Debra Lynn, … Read more

Area Indiana state parks install new playgrounds

INDIANAPOLIS- This from giantfm.com: Indiana Governor Mike Braun and First Lady Maureen Braun joined the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to celebrate 43 playgrounds updates that are being installed across Indiana State Parks. These playground updates are made possible as part of a $50 million grant awarded to the Indiana DNR by Lilly Endowment … Read more

MSD of Wabash County prepares for Sharp Creek demolition

WABASH COUNTY, IN- As MSD of Wabash County prepares for the demolition of Sharp Creek, they want to offer community members an opportunity to take home the remaining contents from the building before demolition begins. Items available may include desks, tables, chairs, and other loose furnishings. Community members interested in these items for personal use … Read more

Expanding property tax relief for veterans

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Across Indiana, a new law is now in place to expand property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans, specifically those who have sustained total disabilities in service to the nation. House Enrolled Act 1210 provides tax relief for veterans with total disabilities by increasing the property tax deduction to cover 100% of the assessed … Read more

Indiana ranks sixth in nation in reading recovery

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Indiana students continue making strong academic progress, with our state recently ranking sixth in the nation for reading recovery among fourth and eighth grade students.The report highlights Indiana as one of the top-performing states in helping students regain lost learning and continue improving literacy outcomes.Indiana’s third grade reading scores recently saw an unprecedented increase with … Read more