Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks.

11/07/2025

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🇺🇸 Thursday, November 20th is the Great American Smokeout, a day set aside by the American Cancer Society to encourage smokers to give up to***co, at least for one day, and to think about quitting for good.

These days, most people have a pretty good understanding of the harms caused by cigarette smoking, but about 1 in 5 Indiana adults still smoke. Smokers have a high risk of developing lung cancer, heart disease, and many other types of cancer. Smoking also increases the damage of chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma and can increase the risk of strokes.

🚭 We can support Hoosier smokers attempting to quit by encouraging participation in the Great American Smoke Out on November 20th, and also through free resources such as the Indiana To***co Quitline.

Indiana residents ages 13 and over can contact the Quitline by calling 1-800-Quit-Now, texting READY to 34191, or visiting www.QuitNowIndiana.com.

11/01/2025

Not as Easy as You Think

Parents—please understand: the ni****ne addiction kids are facing through v**es is intense and very real.

If the school calls to say your child was caught va**ng, take it seriously. This isn’t something a few drug classes or a short phone grounding will fix. Va**ng is not a phase—it’s a powerful addiction that sticks.

From the teens I’ve personally spoken with, about 95% of the kids I’ve caught va**ng are still va**ng. That should concern every parent reading this.

If you have a middle school / high schooler, do a quick backpack and car check. You might be surprised what you find.

Va**ng is not harmless. It’s a life-altering decision that affects your child—and eventually, their future family. Please treat it that way.

— Officer Gomez

10/31/2025

Heritage Hills High School Voice students really showed up this week to celebrate and engage students for Red Ribbon Week!

Way to go, Patriots!

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Chrisney Elementary 6th Grade Students participated in a Red Ribbon Week presentation about the harmful effects of to***co, ni****ne, e-cigarettes and va**ng devices.

Great job, Wildcats!

Students learned that ni****ne from a v**e or e-cigarette is a highly addictive drug that reaches your brain in as little as 7 seconds after being inhaled.

Ni****ne also affects major organs such as: your brain, your lungs, your stomach, your skin, and your mouth.

Education and prevention is KEY!

10/30/2025

Heritage Hills Middle School knocked this project out of the park! Very impressive work 👀

‼️Voice Red Ribbon Week
Door Decorating Contest‼️

🤩 WOW 🤩

👏Thank you, Mrs. Devillez and ALL the Homeroom teachers that supported this initiative!

🥇 and 🥈 Place Winners will be announced soon!

Great job, Patriots!

10/29/2025

Heritage Hills High School also is celebrating Red Ribbon with a Voice table during both school lunch periods.

A Red Ribbon Week Scavenger Hunt & Trivia were on the to do list for students.

Great job, Patriots!

10/29/2025

Heritage Hills Middle School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week!

Students enjoyed True or False Trivia and learned about how Red Ribbon Week was started years ago.

Voice

10/29/2025

Addiction does not discriminate. It is in every backyard and community. Together we can prevent and educate with the goal of reaching one and making an impact. herrentalks.com

10/28/2025

Great job, Panthers! 🐾 You look great!

Saint Bernard Catholic School