Sawyer - Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service

11/15/2025

Place a wreath. Say their names.

Sponsor a wreath today: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

11/15/2025

Join us for "Hearts in the Dark Book Club" Thursday, November 20th!

Hello romance readers!

Welcome to JCPL's Hearts in the Dark Book Club!

Every month, we will read a different romance book geared toward a specific romance genre/trope.

Come prepared to share all of your highlights and notes from our book!

For more info, visit https://jenningscounty.librarycalendar.com/?keywords=Hearts%20in%20the%20Dark%20Book%20Club or call the library at 812-346-2091!

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

Indiana 4-H scholarship applications are available now and due January 25! Visit bit.ly/4hscholarship to learn more about these opportunities, made possible by the Indiana 4-H Foundation.

Looking for tips on scholarships and financial aid for post-secondary education? Join us for a virtual workshop!
📆December 9, 7:00 pm ET, 6:00 pm CT.
📍https://NCscholarship2025.4honline.com

11/14/2025

Widower Mistakes And Other Bad Ideas

I have to confess, (and this will hopefully make you feel better about your own situation), it’s been many years since my loss, and I feel much stronger these days.

Funny thing is, not much in my life has actually changed.

It’s me that’s changed.

Here’s the thing…I’m just seeing things differently now.

Life’s a mirror, and lately, the guy staring back looks like he’s finally getting his act together.

A few years into this whole ‘widower’ thing (yeah, still not a fan of that word), I suddenly saw how much my life had slid downhill. Fences sagging, boxes piling up in the hallway, a general vibe of ‘abandoned construction site.’

I had no clue how bad it had been until the fog started to lift. It was like someone hit pause on my life and forgot to unpause it. I even started calling my place ‘Green Acres,” mostly as a joke. Mostly.

In those first couple of years, I made some questionable creative decisions. Like chopping down half my trees because I hated raking leaves.

Sure, problem solved, if you don’t mind your yard looking like a sun-baked moonscape.

I bought a really fancy treadmill because I was told “definitely get in better shape, it will help heal your grief.”

It’s now a very expensive clothes rack.

They say not to make any big decisions in the first year after losing someone. I’d say give it two, minimum. Even now, all these years later, I still second-guess myself sometimes.

But that’s fine. Because I’m still noticing progress, and the kind you can actually feel.

So yes, the yard is still a mess, the treadmill is still a dust collector, but I’m standing a little more upright.

I’m still trying to rebuild my life piece by piece…and I’m okay with that.

Gary Sturgis – Surviving Grief

11/14/2025

It's back!
🌟 Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025! 🌟
The Jennings County Community Foundation is excited to announce up to $40,000 in matching funds available this year! 🙌

🎉 Your gift can go even further!
Thanks to the Lilly Endowment’s 2-to-1 match, every contribution made to the Community Fund will be tripled—yes, TRIPLED! That means your impact grows instantly and supports the greatest needs in Jennings County for years to come.
📍 Stop by our office on Giving Tuesday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Enjoy a bite to eat while making your gift in person! Catering by Tim Suhre Tailfeather Farms & The Cheesecakery & Bakery, Andrea Clark.
💙 Whether you’re giving to the Community Fund or another endowed fund (details on the attached flyer), this is the perfect time to make your generosity count.
🎯 Great time of year to spend your RMD and make an even bigger impact!

📅 Mark your calendar: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Let’s come together and create lasting change for our community!
Your generosity matters to Jennings County.

11/14/2025

Preplanning brings comfort today and peace tomorrow. It's one of the kindest gifts you can give to your loved ones.

11/14/2025

Don't forget we're having our November Kids Night tomorrow, from 6-8pm! We're going to have so much fun! Not a member? No problem. We would love to have you. Parents are welcome to stay and hang out and see what we're all about, or just drop the kids off and have some me time for 2 hours.

11/14/2025

Festival of Trees is coming soon!!

Our team met tonight to continue planning for the exciting event happening at the same time of The City of North Vernon, Indiana's Christmas in the City!

We can't wait to see you December 5th - 7th downtown!!

11/11/2025

🎉 Jennings County High School Hall of Fame – Class of 2025 🎉

We are proud to announce the newest members of the JCHS Hall of Fame, recognizing alumni who have made outstanding contributions to our school, community, and beyond.

🏅 Greg Comstock – Class of 1970
🏅 Michael Mayer – Class of 1975
🏅 Steve Corya – Class of 1977

These distinguished Panthers exemplify excellence, leadership, and commitment — values that continue to inspire our students today.

📅 Induction Ceremony Date: TBD
More details to come soon!

Join us in congratulating the Hall of Fame Class of 2025! 💙🤍

11/11/2025

🐴 Know before you Go: The Grassy Knoll

📍 Location: The Grassy Knoll (corner of Madison Ave & Main St)
✨ What to Expect: Get ready for a heartwarming experience with Carter’s Critters Mobile Petting Zoo!
🐐 Pet friendly animals, enjoy pony rides, and take a spin on donkey cart rides — all for FREE!

📅 Christmas in the City | December 5–6, 2025

11/11/2025

They didn’t just preserve the body….they preserved the chance to say goodbye.🇺🇸

Honoring Our Embalmed Dead During the Civil War, a new practice…EMBALMING—allowed families to bring their fallen sons home.

For the first time, loved ones could see their soldier’s face one last time, not just remember their name.

This act of care, born from our civil 🇺🇸 war, became a sacred American tradition of dignity and remembrance that continues today.

On this Veterans Day, I want to honor every soldier who gave their life. 🇺🇸 and those who devoted their hands 💀 and hearts to bringing them home. 🕯️