YIP Spotlight: Michaela Orme 24th October 2019 When Michaela Orme is not helping out RCHS Athletics, she is keeping healthy animal habits in mind by researching nutrition related to livestock at BRRS. Michaela has always had a … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Brett Leisure 24th October 2019 Brett Leisure is currently a junior at Purdue University studying agronomy. Through his major, Brett is able to give back to the campus community by being an Agronomy Ambassador. He … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Julia Holland 24th October 2019 RCHS senior Julia Holland is actively involved in several extracurricular activities, and many of them involve philanthropy. For example, Julia helps younger students by participating in Peer Helpers and Facilitators … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Sadie Meckes 24th October 2019 Sadie Meckes recently took time out of her busy schedule working at Angie’s List to talk about her time in Youth in Philanthropy (YIP). Sadie claims this organization is what … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Joe Heady 24th October 2019 Dad by day and surgery charge nurse by night, Joe Heady recently reminisced about his time in Youth in Philanthropy (YIP). This organization made Joe see the needs of his … Read more
YIP Spotlight: Lauryn Payne 24th October 2019 Recent Hanover College graduate Lauryn Payne is currently working at Rushville Elementary School West as a special education aide. She was recently involved with M.o.R.E. for Kids, and she helped … Read more
Building Common Ground 23rd October 2019 Photo credits: Chip West Let’s face it; teens often get a bad rap. But what happened when 309 youth from around the country descended on Rush County during one week … Read more
For the Community That Made Us Who We Are When RCCF board members and classmates, Cindy Powers and Karen Brashaber, realized their 40th high school class reunion was approaching, they didn’t go shopping for something new to wear. They … Read more
Restoring More Than Monuments 2nd October 2019 What comes to mind when you think of the most beautiful and peaceful spaces in Rush County? East Hill Cemetery surely tops your list. It’s a place for grieving, yes, … Read more
Five in 50 Covered Bridge Ride a Team Effort 24th September 2019 Photo credits: Green Photography In 2018, 208 cyclists rolled through Rush County to enjoy the inaugural Five in 50 Covered Bridge Ride. This year’s event attracted 367 riders from ten … Read more