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Plymouth School Corporation Forms Committee to Address Suicide

October 31, 2016Michael Gallenberger

Suicide attempt Survivor Kevin Hines speaks with students at Plumouth High School. (Plymouth Community School Corporation Photo)

Following the suicide deaths of two Plymouth High School students within a year of each other, the Plymouth Community School Corporation is taking a series of steps to address the issue. Last Wednesday, students at Plymouth High School, Lincoln Junior High School, and Riverside Intermediate School had the chance to hear from a man who survived a suicide attempt. Continue reading →

Report Ranks Indiana High in Youth Suicide Risk

February 19, 2015February 18, 2015Lenny Dessauer

A recently released report shows Indiana ranking with a relatively high suicide risk among young people.

The “Kids Count In Indiana 2015” Data Book says suicide has been the second-leading cause of death for residents between the ages of 15 and 24 in the Hoosier State. The report covers numerous topics, including health, population, and economic data.
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