Education
Bedford Lions Club awards 2025 Academic Scholarship to Laci Williams
BEDFORD — Continuing a tradition of community investment that spans nearly half a century, the Bedford Lions Club has officially named Laci Williams as the…
Ivy Tech Bloomington seeking presenters for early childhood education conference
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is seeking presenters for its Early Childhood Education conference, “Community Roots: Working Together to Strengthen the Village That Raises…
Shoals Community School completes state-of-the-art FEMA Tornado Shelter
SHOALS— As the Midwest enters its most volatile weather season, the Shoals Community School Corporation has taken a historic step in student and community safety….
MJH’s Joshua Matlock wins 2026 WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee presented by The Lawrence County Health Department
BEDFORD — After three rounds of competition Tuesday night, Joshua Matlock, a seventh-grader at Mitchell Junior High School, was named champion of the 2026 WBIW…
Seymour invites students to celebrate America’s 250th with art and essay contest
SEYMOUR — As the United States approaches the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the City of Seymour is calling…
Indiana Chamber connects local students to business-backed high school courses, credentials and skills
INDIANA — Leaders from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and College Board have announced their collaboration to bring new career courses into high school classrooms across the state. The…
215 students to compete in Fifth Annual OCU Scholastic contest
OAKLAND CITY – A total of 215 students representing 11 area high schools will gather at Oakland City University on Friday, February 27, for the…
State Rep. Chris May welcomes local 4-H members to Statehouse
STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) recently met with members of the Lawrence County 4-H at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. May said the local…
Purdue Extension to offer virtual Farmers Market Certificate program in March
INDIANA — Market managers and vendors looking to strengthen their operations can enroll in an upcoming Farmers Market Certificate program offered by Purdue University Extension….
White Family Foundation commits $25 Million to drive Purdue’s “Strategic Pillars”
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University announced a landmark $25 million commitment from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation on Monday, marking a major milestone…
