Living in Owen County
OWEN COUNTY HOME OF THE MONTH AWARD
The Affordable Housing Task Force would like to acknowledge homes and home owners that set the standard in upkeep and grooming. If you know of a home that always looks it's best, please take time to nominate a worthy recipient.
RENTAL RESOURCES
HOMEOWNER RESOURCES
LIFE IN OWEN COUNTY
Community Farmer's Market of Owen County
The smell of freshly baked goods, the sight of produce picked at the peak of perfection, and the overall welcome feeling expressed by
vendors all make the Community Farmer's Market of Owen County unique. Open every Saturday morning in the months of May to October,
the Farmer's Market offers a wide variety of homemade goods of incomparable quality. Many vendors chose to sell a variety of food products,
including, but not limited to, baked breads, freshly picked fruits and vegetables, farm fresh meats, and the ever-popular brown eggs. If
looking for handcrafted items, the Market is sure to have some of those too, offering glass, stone, and jewelry. If not you're looking for
anything in particular, be sure to listen to the Market's musicians/entertainers as you browse through the vendor's booths right on the
Courthouse square in downtown Spencer.
http://owencountyfarmersmarket.com
Owen County Public Library
The Owen County Public Library has been a part of the community since 1906, making literature meaningful to children and adults alike.
Whether looking for a new novel to check out, or just looking for a quiet place to soak up a good book, The OCPL is a great place to
spend an afternoon. Perhaps you need a new book for an electronic device; the Library now has downloadable electronic books as well. With
much more to offer than just books, the Library also has a genealogy department, a children's department (equipped with story time), and
even tutoring for youth. Located in downtown Spencer, a new experience is just around the corner.
http://www.owenlib.org/
Spencer Evening World
Spencer, Indiana is the smallest town in America that still produces a daily newspaper; the Spencer Evening World. The publication
features only local news, informing Owen and surrounding counties through papers and through their website that has accumulates more
than 70,000 hits per month. The Spencer Evening World is a parent company to a number of other weekly newspapers including: The Owen
Leader, and The World Extra (free Saturday edition). Other publications of the corporation, serving a broad regional audience include:
Hoosier Topics (free over 20,000 readers), The Ellettsville Journal, and Clay City News. The Spencer Evening World is a tremendous
asset to the community and very civically minded in its efforts.
http://www.spencereveningworld.com/
Express News
Express News is a subscription only newspaper located in Gosport, Indiana that distributes more than 10,000 copies to Owen and surrounding
counties. Express News serves a total of four counties, as well as having an online presence.
http://gosportexpressnews.com/
WCLS - FM
WCLS is a classic hits radio station based in neighboring Ellettsville. Reaching into Owen County, the station reaches more than 300,000
people in 6 counties. The station works hard to promote local business and serve the community through a number of different means,
including live high school sports features during the football and basketball seasons. Be sure to tune in at 97.7 FM.
http://www.wclsfm.com/main.htm
Utilities/other resources for new move-ins
Electric
Duke Energy
(Towns of Spencer & Gosport)
(800)521-2232
pam.chapman@duke-energy.com
www.duke-energy.com
South Central Indiana REMC
(Northeastern & Central Owen County)
(765)342-3344
(765)342-1335
kevins@sciremc.com
www.sciremc.com
Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC
(Southwestern Owen County)
(800)489-7362
(812)384-4446
http://www.udwiremc.com
Natural Gas
Community Natural Gas Co., Inc.
(812)829-3505
(812)829-4033
(618)262-5106
commgas@verizon.net
www.communitynaturalgas.com
Water
Bean Blossom-Patricksburg Water Corporation
(812)829-2283
(812)829-1050
bbpwater@sbcglobal.net
www.bbpwatercorp.com
Eastern Heights Utilities Inc.
(Southeastern Owen County)
(812)384-8261
(800)439-8718
ehuwater@wispaninternet.com
Cataract Lake Water Corp.
(765)795-3288
Phone
AT&T
(800)742-8771
Endeavor Communications (CCRTC)
(Patricksburg, Cataract, Cunot)
(765)795-4261
(800)922-6677
http://www.ccrtc.com/
Smithville
(Eastern Owen County)
(812)935-2365
(812)935-6999
bajohnson@smithville.net
www.smithville.net
Internet
AT&T
(866)722-9246
www.sbc.com/sbcyahoo
Smithville
(812)935-2365
(812)935-6999
bajohnson@smithville.net
www.smithville.net
LocalNet
(888)488-7265
sales@localnet.com
www.localnet.com
Endeavor Communications (CCRTC)
(Patricksburg, Cataract, Cunot)
(765)795-4261
(800)922-6677
http://www.ccrtc.com/
Sewer
Town of Spencer
(812)829-2195
Town of Gosport
(812)879-4334
Permits & Restrictions
Owen County Building Department
(812)829-5043
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
Extension Services
4-H is, by far, the largest youth engagement opportunity in Owen County. In 2010, the Owen County Purdue Extension office registered 637
members into the 4-H program. With fifteen leadership clubs in the county, and a number of other groups, young adults can learn new skills
and build self confidence by participating in activities that are of interest. This organization has much support from the community,
numbering more than 80 volunteer leaders. 4-H is always introducing new ideas to students about bettering themselves and Owen County by
instilling leadership skills at all ages.
http://www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/owen/Pages/4-HYouthDevelopment.aspx
Campus Life
Campus Life, associated with Youth for Christ, is a weekly outreach offered to students at the high school level. When students arrive for
the program, games and leadership-building exercises are practiced for the purposes of dealing with life issues and building friendships
in a safe environment. Students can learn more about this opportunity through the Owen Valley High School during school hours.
Activities at the Library
Parents, are you looking for a fun and safe environment for your children to learn and develop their own independence? The Owen County
Public Library has several activities for children and youth to develop their learning and social skills. For one hour every week, kids
(ages 0-5) have the opportunity to listen to stories, watch finger plays, sing with one another, and look for their own favorite books.
When school is in session, the Library also offers tutoring for students three days a week. Also community favorites, author visits and a
summer reading program are offered.
http://www.owenlib.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=149
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Area 10 Agency on Aging
Area 10 Agency on Aging is a private, not-for-profit corporation serving elderly persons in Monroe and Owen Counties. Area 10 provides a
variety of high quality, affordable services to the over 28,000 citizens 55 years of and older in the area, and to others in the community
who have concerns with older family members or friends.
2-1-1 Infolink
has expanded Information & Referral services throughout Monroe and Owen Counties and is providing callers with links to social services.
Non-Profits
If more information is needed about non-profit or civic organizations within the community, we first of all refer you to the Business
Directory on our Chamber of Commerce pages. Many of them belong to the organization. If the information you seek is not found there,
please contact our offices at (812) 829-3245. We have an extensive database already on file.
Rural Transit
Rural Transit is a mass public transportation system that provides an easy, reliable, cost-efficient way for citizens in Monroe, Owen, and
Lawrence Counties to get around. ALL persons, regardless of age or ability, are invited to use the service.
(812)876-3383
(812)844-1010
(812)829-6066
kconway@area10agency.org
www.area10agency.org