Showing posts with label Drug & Tobacco Free Starke County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drug & Tobacco Free Starke County. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Several Pounds of Medications Collected in Drug Take Back Event
Posted on May 3, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officials with the Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County organization took in several pounds of unwanted, unused or expired medication as part of the recent Drug Take Back Event.
About 18.5 pounds of medications were collected in the annual event which sponsored by the DEA. The goal is to help prevent pill abuse and theft.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department will continue to collect medications in its secure drop box in the lobby of the Pulaski County Justice Center. Sheriff Jeff Richwine said previously that several hundred pounds of medications are collected every few months.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officials with the Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County organization took in several pounds of unwanted, unused or expired medication as part of the recent Drug Take Back Event.
About 18.5 pounds of medications were collected in the annual event which sponsored by the DEA. The goal is to help prevent pill abuse and theft.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department will continue to collect medications in its secure drop box in the lobby of the Pulaski County Justice Center. Sheriff Jeff Richwine said previously that several hundred pounds of medications are collected every few months.
Monday, October 30, 2017
RSVP Necessary for Next Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County Meeting
Posted on October 30, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The next Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Starke County Jail.
Sheriff Bill Dulin graciously offered the alternate location to the organization. Chairperson Judy Jelinek said that following the meeting, the Sheriff will treat everyone in attendance to a free lunch. He advised everyone to bring along a guest to get informed, check out the jail facility and share a meal with the local authority figure and other community members.
Individuals must RSVP prior to November 13th so they can have a head count for the lunch. You can contact organization coordinator Linda Molenda with your reservation by calling 574-241-2024 or send an email of interest to dtfscinc@yahoo.com
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The next Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Starke County Jail.
Sheriff Bill Dulin graciously offered the alternate location to the organization. Chairperson Judy Jelinek said that following the meeting, the Sheriff will treat everyone in attendance to a free lunch. He advised everyone to bring along a guest to get informed, check out the jail facility and share a meal with the local authority figure and other community members.
Individuals must RSVP prior to November 13th so they can have a head count for the lunch. You can contact organization coordinator Linda Molenda with your reservation by calling 574-241-2024 or send an email of interest to dtfscinc@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Friday, November 7, 2014
Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County Receives Grant
Published: November 7, 2014
By: Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County organization is the recipient of a Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Roundup grant worth $5,000.
The grant will be used to bring in professional speakers to talk to area students and residents on the dangers of drug abuse. The mission of the organization is to stop abuse through educating youth and raising awareness and education in the community.
Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County has received support from the REMC Roundup grant for the past several years. REMC officials commented that the organization is a great help to the community.
A few cents from each REMC member’s electric bill is put into the Operation Roundup grant program and distributed to non-profit organizations in seven surrounding counties. To date, $890,000 in grants have been distributed.
By: Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County organization is the recipient of a Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Roundup grant worth $5,000.
The grant will be used to bring in professional speakers to talk to area students and residents on the dangers of drug abuse. The mission of the organization is to stop abuse through educating youth and raising awareness and education in the community.
Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County has received support from the REMC Roundup grant for the past several years. REMC officials commented that the organization is a great help to the community.
A few cents from each REMC member’s electric bill is put into the Operation Roundup grant program and distributed to non-profit organizations in seven surrounding counties. To date, $890,000 in grants have been distributed.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
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