The Owen News

12/06/2024

It’s the first Friday of a new month and you know what that means… the December issue of The Owen News 🗞️ was delivered today, Friday! Copies are available free for pick up, but at-will donations help support our efforts 🙂.

Primary pick up location partners for The Owen News are: Millgrove Country Mart in northern Owen County, SommHerr’s Bakery in Gosport, Babbs Supermarket, and Spencer Pride.

Copies of our December issue are also available at the Freedom, Coal City, and Patricksburg post offices during normal business hours.

Donations are always appreciated and can be made:
•Online on our website (www.theowennews.org) or
•Through the Owen County Community Foundation (http://bit.ly/OwenNews) *please note the link is case sensitive
•Directly to The Owen News in person or via mail to 114 S. Main St., Spencer.

And, throughout the month of December all donations from individuals will be matched 2:1 as part of our NewsMatch campaign.

12/04/2024

When Owen County shows up, it shows up!

🎉 We’re halfway there! 🎉

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve officially surpassed the halfway point toward BOTH our new donor and donation goals for NewsMatch! 🥳

Your generosity not only keeps local news alive but also helps us grow and expand. Our vision is to hire staff and increase our print frequency. And remember, every dollar donated is matched 2:1, making your gift go even further! 💪

If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to join this exciting campaign and help us cross the finish line. Let’s keep the momentum going—together, we can make a lasting impact on Owen County’s future.

💻 Donate now: http://bit.ly/OwenNews (case sensitive)

Or in-person or by mail at 114 S. Main St., Spencer, IN 47460 (Please include a note to indicate which level of membership you'd like and if it is a recurring gift or a one-time donation)

Thank you for believing in the power of local news and showing just how strong our community is when we work together! ❤️

12/03/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday or as we like to call it, Giving News Day, and we need your help!

Today and through the end of the year, all donations will be matched 2:1 thanks to the generous support of The Institute for Nonprofit News’ NewsMatch program and a matching grant from The Owen County Community Foundation.

Even better yet, any monthly pledge will be matched for the entire year! This means that a commitment of $5 per month will be matched at the full year’s total of $60.

Still need to sweeten the deal? A donation of $5 per month gets you the ability to have the paper mailed directly to you. It’s still free (though donations are always appreciated) for pick up and to read online, but enjoy the perk of the paper coming straight to you while knowing that you’re supporting local news in our community.

We’ve said from the start — our success is a testament to the strength of our community. And we need your support to reach our goal of receiving the entire $15,000 match with 50 new donors. Every dollar counts! Our goal is to hire staff and expand to twice monthly by the middle of 2025!

You can give online at: https://owencountycf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate?sorg_id=1033

or by mailing a donation to The Owen News at:
114 S. Main St.
Spencer, IN 47460

Want to sign up as a member but pay by check monthly? No problem, let us know when mailing your first check!

12/03/2024

12/02/2024

OVMS Student Council is sponsoring their Annual Food Drive beginning on Tuesday, December 3rd.

Students are encouraged to turn in canned food items to their PRIDE teacher. The PRIDE class that collects the most canned food will receive a pizza party after Christmas Break.

The food drive will continue through December 16th.

12/02/2024

🎙 Sounds of the Season 🎶

🎶 Owen Valley Patriot Choirs (OVMS/OVHS)

📇 Sunday, December 8, 2024
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Patriot Auditorium
🎟 $5.00

12/02/2024

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) will be conducting a hearing prior to the review of the Owen County Government's budgets, tax rates and tax levies for the year 2024-pay-2025. It will be on December 4th 2024 at 3:00PM EST and held electronically through Microsoft Teams. https://www.in.gov/dlgf/understanding-your-tax-bill/dlgf-public-hearings/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG6wEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVfP6xsgAH2qHGz2_JDhULqLc4E7qWCfZjRI30op9nSMmDn1QzHx-kEQWA_aem_2p-PHTCOaLIkabxVnIMCTA

11/28/2024

From all of us at The Owen News…

11/28/2024

On March 31, 2023, McCormick’s Creek State Park was hit by an EF-3 tornado destroying roads, buildings and habitats. Many of the park's historic buildings and local wildlife were lost in the tornado. Our school organized initiative, Patriots for the Park, has decided to come together and raise mon...

11/28/2024

This week, our CES 3rd graders completed a Community Service Project. Each Clover colored a placemat that will be given to residents of a Putnam County nursing home for them to enjoy during their Thanksgiving meal! CCSC is very thankful for our caring and giving Clovers! 🍀❤️

Pictured are students from Mrs. Burnett's 3rd-grade class.

11/28/2024

✨Small Business Saturday Prizes!!✨

So many prizes from so many great local businesses! Win Big when you save your receipt and turn it in for our Golden Ticket Raffle! A list of all of our members and the rules can be found at www.myowencountychamber.com/small-business-saturday

11/28/2024

11/21/2024

Come join us to learn how to make your yard pollinator friendly! 🐝

11/21/2024

11/21/2024

🚧👷‍♂️ Our McCormick's Creek Elementary third graders are getting hands-on learning experience in construction!

With the construction of the new transportation building next door, students are getting a front-row seat to see what goes into a major project. Each month, Project Manager Dana Geldoff leads them through an interactive lesson, and this month’s focus was a fun fact about the work crew.

What an incredible opportunity for our future builders, engineers, and innovators!

11/21/2024

⚾️ Free Winter Baseball Clinics: This clinic will focus on hitting & defensive techniques. ⚾️

8U & down: December 15th, 5:30pm - 7pm
9U & up: December 22nd, 5:30pm - 7pm

“Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.”

Softball clinic dates to be announced soon!!!