Education
Reps. Bartels, May commend historic increase in Indiana’s third grade literacy rates
STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Chris May (R-Bedford) are commending a historic increase in third-grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from…
Boys & Girls Club to adjust schedule for NLCS early dismissal
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County will open its after-school programs early today, Wednesday, Aug. 27, to accommodate the first North Lawrence…
Mitchell Community Library to host Lego Club for children September 9
MITCHELL — Lego Club is returning to Mitchell Community Public Library with a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. in…
Enrollment in Indiana’s education system reveals the state is facing a decline in high school attendance and college enrollment
INDIANA — Youth enrollment in Indiana’s education system reveals that the state is facing a decline in high school attendance and college enrollment. This trend…
IU Athletics announces 20-year, $50 million naming rights deal with Merchants Bank
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University’s athletic department has secured a new 20-year, $50 million naming rights agreement with Merchants Bank, following the football team’s successful run…
Purdue Extension to launch free email-based walking program September 2
BROWNSTOWN — Purdue Extension in Jackson County will launch Get WalkIN’, a free, email-based walking program, on September 2 to help Hoosiers incorporate more physical…
Picture Day scheduled for September 4 at Dollens Elementary
OOLITIC — Students at Dollens Elementary School will have their annual school pictures taken on Thursday, September 4, as part of Lifetouch’s Picture Day program….
NLCS & Probation Department to host parent training sessions in September
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools, in partnership with the Lawrence County Probation Department, will offer two free training sessions this fall to help parents…
Medicare urges Americans to take charge of blood pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz is urging Americans to take simple steps to monitor and…
Purdue Extension to host pond management program in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD — Purdue Extension Greene County will host a free educational program on pond management on August 27 at the Greene County Event Center in…
