The Owen News

03/03/2025

Owen Valley Middle School students involved in the Young Entrepreneur Shop (YES) were excited to receive a brand new self-threading sewing machine from our friends at Teachers Warehouse in Bloomington, Indiana.

This sewing machine was won by OVMS teacher Becky Hayes in a drawing. The self-threading machine is one of the group's favorite tools and they are currently using it to make mini-cornhole bags.

03/03/2025

03/03/2025

This Saturday Jim Luzar our ANR educator will be hosting a Backyard Fruit Tree Pruning Field Day! This program is FREE for anyone who would like to attend. Waterproof shoes and attire for the elements that day are advised. Please see the flier below for more details and parking arrangements. 🍋🍎🍐🍊

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

📢Reminder that the deadline for Community Investment Grant applications is March 31st! 📢
Grants from $1000 - $5000 are available! 💰
The deadline is approaching soon! Don't miss out on this opportunity! 📅
Create an account and apply at: bit.ly/OCCFgrantapp

03/02/2025

Mr. Ruble has a challenge for OVMS students starting Monday, March 3.

With the help of the OVMS Student Council, Mr. Ruble is challenging OVMS to raise $300 from Monday, March 3 to Wednesday March 12.

If OVMS raises $300, Mr. Ruble will sleep in a tent on the front lawn of OVMS the evening of Thursday, March 13th.

The funds from the fundraiser will be donated to the family of 7th grader Kira Herrington. Kira has recently began treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The funds will be used to help offset expenses for the family.

Students may donate during both lunches starting Monday, March 3.

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02/28/2025

The Online Interest Form will go live on Monday, March 3, 2025—stay tuned for the link!

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Exciting News for Future Spencer-Owen Families! 🎉

Spencer-Owen Community Schools is excited to announce that the 2025-2026 enrollment for Preschool and PreK will be opening soon!

📚 Preschool is available at Spencer Elementary for children who are 3 years old at the time of enrollment.

🍎 PreK is available at all four of our elementary schools for children who will be 4 years old by August 1, 2025.

We can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners into our school family! 💙✨

02/21/2025

We are extending our firewood permits until May 2nd!

Firewood cutting for home use available at McCormick’s Creek State Park!

The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at McCormick’s Creek State Park for firewood.

Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff because they have been cited as a hazard. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas.

Permit sales and cutting will be from Dec. 9th- May 2nd, Monday through Friday.

The cost of one pickup-truck load is $10. A load is defined as an 8-foot standard pickup truck bed without any modifications.

A firewood permit must be obtained for each load at McCormick’s Creek’s Park Office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday- Friday, which is also when wood can be cut and removed.

Permits are not available on observed state holidays.

Firewood cut at McCormick’s Creek State Park is for personal use only and cannot be sold.

All hazardous trees will be drop by April 1st to protect native bats.

McCormick’s Creek State Park
on.IN.gov/mccormickscreek
250 McCormick's Creek Park Road
Spencer, IN 47460

To view more DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.


Media contact: Sarah Hamilton, assistant property manager, McCormick’s Creek State Park, [email protected], 812-829-2235.

02/21/2025

📢 Important Weather-Related Update for Spencer-Owen Families

We wanted to provide an update on how our school closures and E-Learning Days have been used so far this year. Spencer-Owen Community Schools planned ahead with two built-in snow days and three E-Learning Days, and we have now utilized all of them:

❄️ School Closure #1 (1/7/2025) – Made up on MLK, Jr. Day
❄️ School Closure #2 (1/8/2025) – Made up on Presidents Day
💻 School Closure #3 (1/10/2025) – E-Learning Day
💻 School Closure #4 (2/19/2025) – E-Learning Day
💻 School Closure #5 (2/20/2025) – E-Learning Day

As we move forward, any additional school cancellations will result in added days at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, beginning with Friday, May 23, 2025.

We appreciate your flexibility and support in keeping our students engaged and learning, no matter the weather! 🌨️📚

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a great school year for all.

02/21/2025

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! In celebration of its 31st anniversary, the Owen County Community Foundation (OCCF) has announced the return of the $1 for $1 Anniversary Match Campaign, building on the incredible success of last year’s 30th anniversary event.

In 2024, nearly $200,000 was raised to support local nonprofits serving Owen County. This year, OCCF invites donors and nonprofits to make an even greater impact.

Running from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, this match campaign offers a $1 for $1 match for donations made to Agency and Designated funds established at OCCF. These funds specifically support the work of nonprofits serving Owen County, providing them with both immediate resources and long-term sustainability.

The Owen News would appreciate your support as we strive to deliver the best journalism from Owen County and the surrounding areas!

You can donate now to help support the Owen News at: tinyurl.com/OwenNewsEndowment

02/20/2025

Gosport Elementary School WInter Carnival is Friday, Feb. 21 from 5-7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. There will be a chili supper and donation raffle, too. Wristbands for children to play games and inflatables are $6.00. Make plans to attend and show your support for GES!

02/20/2025