Rush County students raise money for Sheriff K9

RUSH COUNTY, Ind. — The Rush County Sheriff’s Department is getting two new K9 officers, and students at Rush Elementary helped raise money during Read Across America Week.

The Sheriff’s Department had a goal of $45,000, and after the school’s fundraising effort, there is now less than $6,000 to raise.

The rest of the money needs to be raised by May, and the Sheriff’s Department says the K9 department is funded only by donations.

No taxpayer money goes into the program.

If you would like to donate you can contact the Sheriff’s Department at 765-932-2931.