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Following Up With the Mazda Heroes Photo: Mazda In 2020, Mazda recognized 50 community-minded problem solvers who dedicated their time and energy to brightening up a gloomy year. These Mazda Heroes were awarded new Mazda MX-5 Miata models for demonstrating what the automaker calls “challenger spirit.”  Here’s a look at where a few of these Mazda Heroes are today. Invisible Hands When the pandemic struck New York City, NYU student Healy Chait wanted to do what she could to help homebound seniors and immunocompromised people experiencing food insecurity. After searching for an non-profit...

No fanfare. No thank yous. Just people helping people. Avilla rallied around the idea, and a Blessing Box has been in place since April 12 on the southern edge of the south parking lot of Hope Restoration Church on Baum Street in Avilla. A Blessing Box is a simple concept. Non-perishable food items are stocked in a box. Anyone with a need can go to the box at any time of day or night, and take items. The box is never locked. It does sit under a street light to aid visibility for those who may wish to contribute — or need to take from it — at night.

Jackson Friendship 4-H Club holds April meeting By Camryn Winner - Club Reporter DARKE COUNTY — Jackson Friendship 4-H Club’s March meeting was held on April 12, 2021, by Zoom, due to the current restrictions from COVID-19. The meeting was called to order by president Kylee Winner. Members and guests said the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. Molly Barga gave the secretary’s report. In Old Business, members were reminded to call the Extension Office to order their project books. All members who are required to complete Quality Assurance should look on the Darke County 4-H website...

- Advertisement - Many families find themselves at times in an emergency situation when it comes to feeding their children and themselves.   The church family at the Vevay Church of Christ is hoping to ease that burden for many with the installation of a ‘Blessing Box’ pantry at the corner of Liberty and Market streets.   The idea of the blessing box came from church member Laura Williams from when she lived in Shepherdsville, Kentucky and her church there took on this project. She brought it to the attention of her new church family here, who ran with the idea.   Jill Porton is one of...

More Blessing Boxes arrive in the Thumb Mary Drier, For the Tribune April 21, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 The items in Blessing Boxes vary daily depending on what is taken and items that are donated. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less 2of3 The newest Blessing Box location is at the Trinity United Methodist Church's side door at 513 Washington Street, Sebewaing. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less 3of3 As the coronavirus pandemic wears on with its restrictions, difficult financial times continue as well. With that in mind, communities throughout the Thumb have welcomed a free service th...