US. News & World Report lists more than 150 hospitals in Indiana. Unfortunately, none of those 150+ hospitals are located in Parke County. Neighboring county hospitals provide quality care for Parke County citizens, but in an emergency situation transit via ambulance can sometimes take 30-45 minutes. That is why the Parke County Ambulance Service is […]
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Last August the Parke County Community Foundation provided a match to the Parke County Veterans Office to help obtain a grant from the Federal Government for a new vehicle. This vehicle will help transport 15-20 percent of veterans from Parke/Vermillion counties to VA medical facilities for medical appointments. The Veterans Office finally received their new
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The Parke County Community Foundation has announced the results of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholar Award selection process. Riverton Parke High School senior Kelsey Katopodis has been awarded a four-year full tuition scholarship to any accredited Indiana college or university. Several dozen other seniors, and over 100 other current college students from Parke County, will
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