Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 77°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 27th Drug Take Back Day

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:48 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The event takes place this Saturday.

Shutterstock photo.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 27th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative.

The event runs Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The goal is to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. The program is for liquid and pill medications. Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken.

Needles, new or used, will not be accepted for disposal.

This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

Local Collection Sites

Dearborn County Fairgrounds (Lawrenceburg Police)

Lawrenceburg Police Department (Drop Box in Lobby)

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (Miami Township)

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (Harrison Township)

Hebron Kroger (Boone County Sheriff's Office)

Boone County Sheriff's Office

Green Township Police Department (Kiosk in Lobby)

Union Kroger (Boone County Sheriff's Office)

Florence Kroger (Boone County Sheriff’s Office)

Erlanger Police Department

Indiana State Police – Versailles Post

For more collection sites, visit Take Back Day (dea.gov)

More from Local News

Scholarship Season Opens: RCCF Invites Students to Apply

In 2026, the RCCF awarded $150,231 in scholarships to deserving students from Ripley County.
OCCF Community/Junior College Scholarship Applications Now Available

The application deadline is December 11
Ripley Co. Health Department Confirms One Measles Case

Community members are encouraged to receive the MMR vaccine.
Hat, Glove and Sock Drive Launched to Support Switz. Co. Angel Tree

Donations can be made starting November 9
Lawrenceburg Main Street Seeking Participants for Winter Wonderland Nighttime Parade

The event takes place December 5 in downtown Lawrenceburg
America’s Adopt a Soldier Seeks 300K Thank-You Letters for Deployed Service Members and Veteran

National Care Letter Campaign invites families, schools, businesses and community groups to participate through Dec. 31

Law and Order

Deer of the Day

Events

MILAN VFW BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday
Nov 3, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
LEGO Family Challenge
Put your LEGO building skills to the test! In this challenge, you will have one hour to complete a design based on the theme
Nov 3, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library
Bookies
On the first Tuesday of each month to read new, popular releases, discuss what you read and eat sweets.
Nov 3, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library

Scholarship Season Opens: RCCF Invites Students to Apply

In 2026, the RCCF awarded $150,231 in scholarships to deserving students from Ripley County.

OCCF Community/Junior College Scholarship Applications Now Available

The application deadline is December 11

Ripley Co. Health Department Confirms One Measles Case

Community members are encouraged to receive the MMR vaccine.

Switzerland County Golf Star Will Tee It Up at IU Southeast

Alexis Mangold has made her college choice after an incredible high school career.

East Central Lands on IBCA, ICGSA Polls to Start 2026-27 Season

The Lady Trojans have a ton of talent back from a team that won 21 games last season

OA's Hautman Receives Mental Attitude Award at State Championship

Ryan Hautman is a tremendous goalkeeper who also excels in the classroom

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Sammy Kershaw - Queen of My Double-Wide Trailer

Rachel Holt Like The Sun 20:40

Crystal Gayle Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For 20:35

Shania Twain Forever and for Always 20:31

Lady A You Look Good 20:28