St. E offers app to notify CPR users
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has agreed to sponsor lifesaving PulsePoint App with 911 dispatch center in Southeastern Indiana.
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Congress accepting art for competition
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R–6th District) shared details of the annual Congressional Art Competition.
Abrams’ bill to protect military children passes House
State Reps. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) say the Ohio House has approved House Bill 92, their legislation that requires public children services agencies to report child abuse or neglect in military families to the appropriate military authorities.
Five Generations
Shelby Scalf recently welcomed her son Roman Jacob Caldwell, who became the family’s fifth generation. Shelby’s dad, Nick Scalf admires his new grandson as his mom, Sue Scalf and grandmother, Betty Rose Vinup look on. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Civista named one of Best Banks to Work For
Civista Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2020. “We are honored to receive this recognition for the eighth year in a row, said Dennis Shaffer, Civista Bank CEO and president.
Survey to help define digital needs for SE Indiana
The Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is looking for public input on a digital inclusion survey from those living its nine-county region, including Dearborn and Ohio counties. In partnership with the Purdue Center for Regional Development, the regional planning commission is working to develop a regional digital inclusion plan.
Survey helps to define digital needs
The Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is looking for public input on a digital inclusion survey from those living its nine-county region, including Dearborn and Ohio counties. In partnership with the Purdue Center for Regional Development, the regional planning commission is working to develop a regional digital inclusion plan.
Art council calling for annual exhibition entries
The Dearborn Highlands Arts Council is calling for entries for artists in any medium 18 or older for Spring Into Art, an annual judged exhibition. There will be cash awards.
Ohio County Community Foundation scholarship application available
The application for 2021 Ohio County Community Foundation Community/ Junior College scholarship Cycle I is currently available. The application can be found on the Foundations website; click on scholarships at the top of the page and then select Junior/ Community College from the drop-down menu.
Rising Sun foundation awards grants
The Rising Sun Regional Foundation awarded a total of $211,546 in 11 new grants in the first quarter of 2021. These grants included are: • $26,698 to Rising Sun/ Ohio County Community School Corporation toward the replacement of a tractor and projector/projector screen; • $5,000 to Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation for the expansion of its Biomedical Science curriculum; • $40,000 to the City of Rising Sun toward safety and security improvements at Heritage Hall; $15,805 to Rising Sun-Ohio County Senior Citizens Housing toward the replacement of electric panels; • $4,893 to Ripley County Communications Center for the purchase of headset equipment; • $40,000 to Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company toward the purchase of a new fire truck; • $14,850 to Ohio County Rescue for the purchase of a chest compression system; • $10,000 to the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department toward the purchase of new helmets; • $36,600 to Otter Creek Township Fire Department for the purchase of first responder/medic supply bags, pagers, and radios; • $12,700 to Ripley County Humane Society toward the replacement of dog doors at the shelter; and • $5,000 to Batesville Area Arts Council toward a permanent support structure for its public art projects.