Veterans have an immense number of services and programs available to them; however, navigating through them can be overwhelming due to constantly changing conditions. The Boone County veterans’ officer can assist veterans and others with all of these programs and services. Understanding the Role of the County’s Veterans’ Service Officer …
Read More »Destigmatizing Mental Health: An Honest Discussion About Teen Suicide
*This article was produced in memory of Tate Eugenio. We’d like to thank Tate’s parents Randy and Angie Eugenio for their contributions to this article. A study released in January 2020 by the Center for Health Policy at Indiana University states, “Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among …
Read More »Community Foundation of Boone County: Annual Report
CFBC’s 220+ funds award grants to nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Boone County by contributing to the development of each community, addressing community needs, and investing in solutions that strengthen and improve our community. Annual Report for the Boone County Foundation
Read More »Boone County Shines a Light on the Road to Recovery and Rehabilitation: BCSO’s Capt. Tim Turner
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate, albeit the county jail’s current recidivism rate is at 17%—down from 44%. BSCO attributes the success of its behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, such as the Medication-Assisted Treatment …
Read More »Boone County Shines a Light on the Road to Recovery and Rehabilitation: A BCSO Client Testimonial
As previously reported, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate, albeit the county jail’s current recidivism rate is at 17%—down from 44%. BSCO attributes the success of its behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, such as …
Read More »Building Infrastructure Today for Tomorrow’s Boone County
The Boone County Commissioners’ and Boone County Highway Department’s schedules are already in high gear looking at completing and commencing existing and new county projects throughout the 2022 new year. Commissioners Tom Santelli and Jeff Wolfe, along with Boone County Highway Department Director Nick Parr, shared details on some of …
Read More »Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center Advocates for All of Boone County’s Children
Posted: 1/24/22 It is important for residents to know that Boone County has established reputable behavioral health, addiction recovery and other related organizations that are available to ALL of Boone County’s residents. It is also important folks know about Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center (Sylvia’s CAC), which advocates for the county’s …
Read More »Coroner Sees Death Investigations Rise Significantly
GUS PEARCY THE LEBANON REPORTER Justin Sparks deals in data. “The data doesn’t lie,” he says. “I collect as much data as I can so I can be responsible and prudent in making decisions for the office. I want to back up everything I say with data and science.” Boone …
Read More »Boone County Stakeholders Weigh In on Proposed Justice Center at Town Hall Meeting
Summary of Town Hall Part 2 Posted November 29, 2021 On Oct. 28, 2021, the Boone County Commissioners Tom Santelli, Jeff Wolfe and Don Lawson held a town hall meeting in order to inform the community about the need to update Boone County’s criminal justice facilities. During the town hall, …
Read More »Boone County Commissioners Held Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Justice Center
Summary Of Town Hall: Part 1 Posted November 29, 2021 To view actual video of the townhall click here: https://www.livinginboonecounty.com/boone-county-board-of-commissioners-town-hall-meeting-october-2021/ On Oct. 28, 2021, the Boone County Commissioners Tom Santelli, Jeff Wolfe and Don Lawson held a town hall meeting in order to inform the community about the need to …
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