ICMS Sycamore Stars launches full after-school programming

September 16, 2026

MINGO JUNCTION — The Sycamore Youth Center is launching its full ICMS Sycamore Stars programming at Indian Creek Middle School, providing students in grades five through eight with free after-school academic support, enrichment activities and opportunities to explore new interests. Sycamore Stars meets Monday through Thursday from 2:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Indian Creek Middle School. Tutoring has already been underway during the new school year, with the expanded schedule of enrichment programming now beginning. Sycamore staff members met Monday to prepare for the launch and discuss plans for the coming semester. "We are…

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Ross Gallabrese: Living united

For many years now, the United Way of Jefferson County has opened its annual campaign with an event that encourages area residents to come together and help the organizations that help others across the community. It's been known by a couple of names — it started as the Day of Caring and has now…

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