Giving Locally: Morgan County Man Living Like a Good Samaritan
If you think one person cannot make a difference, think again. A Morgan County native, we’ll call him William Austin as he wanted to remain anonymous, grew up in a family where his mom instilled core values such as kindness, hard work, respect, and honesty. They were not wealthy in terms of dollars. Instead, they […]
You are me, and I am You.
For a moment, I want you to take pause. I want you to take a moment and think about all of the many decisions that you’ve had to make in your life; from your toddler years up until this very moment. Some of these decisions were rather insignificant – like what you should pack for […]
Students Find Safety, Support, and Stability at Monrovia Schools
On any day of the week, Monrovia High School Guidance Counselors Joanie Stader and Gretchen Knock are doing more than helping students find the right college or trade school to attend after graduation. Students walk through their doors to find a safe place where they are heard and accepted. Spend time with Stader and Knock […]
CFMC ANNOUNCES LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (LECSP) FINALISTS
Morgan County, IN – The Community Foundation of Morgan County is honored to announce the finalists for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP). CFMC received 56 applications this year from Morgan County students. Eight applicants have been chosen as 2020 Morgan County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists. The finalists are: Andrea Cottongim, Greenwood Christian Academy Wyatt […]
Kids Struggling to Do Well in School Due to Trauma at Home
Remember the days in Morgan County where kids grew up in two-parent families, didn’t have a cell phone, computer or a social media account, and weren’t experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety? Talk with any teacher, counselor, or social worker in our school systems and they’ll tell you how technology, social issues such as […]
Local Jobs + Local Employees = A Win-Win for Everyone
It’s a winning equation when you add high school graduates looking for a job with local companies needing workers because they equal a productive and prosperous future for Morgan County communities and residents. Thankfully, we have area business, community, and government leaders as well as educators investing their time and talent to connect employees to […]
Become a Mentor Today. Change a Life Tomorrow.
Children represent our future as they grow and discover their own, unique paths in life. Some of them will become doctors to help the sick, others will be teachers making a difference in a student’s life, and there will be those who take on leadership roles, such as a mayor, police officer, and a pastor. If […]
To Grow or Not to Grow
What Kind of Future Do You Want for Morgan County? Did you know Morgan County’s population growth has remained stagnant at one percent since 2010? With an estimated current population of 70,000 that equates to roughly 700 new people moving into the county every year. Also, our county continues to fall behind in economic development […]
WANTED: Morgan County Residents Giving Back to Our Community
What’s not to love about Morgan County? We look forward to Friday nights at high school football games, sledding down the big hill at Jimmy Nash City Park, attending our favorite charity’s annual fundraiser, finding the best street view for the Fall Foliage Festival Parade, and watching our kids play sports, whether it’s baseball, football […]
Have you heard the secret? There are great paying jobs in Morgan County.
There are amazing, great paying, high tech jobs in Morgan County that don’t require a 4-year college degree. Not everyone has the right image of today’s advanced manufacturing shops. There are no dirty floors or the smell of grease or dimly lit rooms or guys turning cranks. Today’s businesses are super clean, well-lit, and machinists […]