Education
From a pen to a boat: How a high school senior raised over $2,000 for Youth First
INDIANA — Eighteen-year-old high school senior Wesley never expected that starting with a simple pen would lead to a $2,600 donation to Youth First. After…
Childs Elementary ‘Clean Up Bot’ secures 2nd place at Nextech CSforGood Competition
INDIANA– Computer Science (CS) teams from Fayette, Hendricks, and South Vermillion counties took top honors Wednesday at the 7th annual Nextech CSforGood Competition in partnership with the Indiana…
Ivy Tech Community College maintains AA+ Bond rating from S&P Global
INDIANA – S&P Global announced it has affirmed Ivy Tech Community College’s bond rating as “AA+ stable,” signaling confidence in the college. “Ivy Tech’s bond rating…
Purdue Extension to host free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop at Melton Public Library
FRENCH LICK — As grocery prices continue to challenge families across southern Indiana, Purdue Extension–Orange County is offering a free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning…
Create holiday magic at Paoli Public Library’s Christmas Clothespin Craft event
PAOLI — Families are invited to get creative at the Paoli Public Library during a festive hands-on craft event on Friday, Dec. 19. From 4…
Recipe Swap & Scrapbooking Night at the Jackson County Public Library set for December 9th
SEYMOUR — Get ready for a cozy, creative evening the whole family can enjoy! The Jackson County Public Library will host a festive Recipe Swap…
NLCS recognizes National Special Education Awareness Day with message of inclusion and support
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools marked National Special Education Awareness Day today by releasing a district-wide message honoring students, families, and educators within the…
Registration opens for 2026 Indiana 4-H Teen Leadership Weekend at Camp Tecumseh
PAOLI – Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Indiana 4-H Teen Leadership Weekend, giving students in grades 7–12 the chance to develop leadership…
Bedford Lions Club donates dictionaries to local third graders for 20th year
BEDFORD — A total of 393 third-grade students across several local schools have received new dictionaries this year, courtesy of the Bedford Lions Club. This…
Senator Eric Koch: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program
STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate is accepting applications for the 2026 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). Through the full-day program, students in grades…
