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The Owen News is thrilled to be part of a momentous occasion – the special 30th Anniversary Match Event for the Owen County Community Foundation (OCCF). This event is a celebration of OCCF’s three decades of community impact and support, and The Owen News is asking you to help support local journalism for years to come.

All donations made to The Owen News through OCCF between now and the end of February will be matched dollar for dollar. 

Each donation grants The Owen News long-term sustainability. All donations and 60 percent of OCCF’s match will go directly to The Owen News endowment through OCCF, ensuring that the impact made continues to support local journalism for years to come. The remaining 40 percent of OCCF’s match will be granted to The Owen News for immediate use, meaning that the support benefits The Owen News now and in the future. 

“Our board believes in the nonprofit model as a way for The Owen News to be a community partner and for our community to have ownership and pride in local news,” Nicole DeCriscio, board president said. “We’re incredibly thankful for the outpouring of community support we’ve received since our founding nearly two years ago, and our vision to be the leading source of reliable and unbiased local news and information within our community can only be accomplished through the continued support of our community. This fundraising opportunity is a huge step toward securing our financial future while moving toward launching a printed paper.”

There are two ways to take part in this match: donate directly online to The Owen News Fund or mail your check or cash donation directly to OCCF and put The Owen News Fund in the memo. These donations should be mailed to: 

                 Owen County Community Foundation
                  P.O. Box 503
                  Spencer, IN 47460

The Owen News is also accepting volunteers in several areas. Those who wish to make a donation of their time should email The Owen News at info@theowennews.org. 

Thank you for supporting our vision to be the leading source of reliable and unbiased local news and information in Owen County and surrounding areas to foster an informed and engaged community.