Education
Addressing chronic absenteeism
INDIANA – New data show that Indiana’s student chronic absenteeism rate has improved for three consecutive years. However, while school attendance is increasing, state representatives…
GM Bedford Casting Operations drives local STEAM growth with $60,000 community impact grant to Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County
BEDFORD – On Wednesday, General Motors Bedford Casting Operations presented the latest installment of its Community Impact Grants (CIG) to a local Bedford area nonprofit….
College Goal Sunday returns November 9 with free FAFSA help across Southern Indiana
SOUTHERN INDIANA – Students and families across the region will have the chance to get free, in-person help with college financial aid during College Goal…
North Lawrence Community Schools encourages students to speak up with STOPit App
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) is reminding students and parents that keeping schools safe and bully-free is a top priority—and now it’s easier…
Internet Safety Seminar: Experts to address online dangers for youth and parents
SPRINGVILLE — Springville Community Academy (SCA), in collaboration with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC), is hosting a crucial community presentation…
Mitchell Marching Band competes in French Lick, prepares for ISSMA Prelims
MITCHELL— The Mitchell Jr/Sr High School marching band, known as the “Sound of the Swarm,” recently showcased its 2025 program, “There’s a Monster Under My…
TikTok prankster banned from Vincennes University campus
VINCENNES — A TikTok stunt involving the simulation of public urination has resulted in one individual being permanently barred from Vincennes University property. University Police…
NLCS Board to hold executive session Oct. 9 after regular meeting
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools Board of Trustees will hold an executive session Thursday, Oct. 9, immediately following its regular meeting at 6…
Call for Entries: Statehood Day Essay Contest invites fourth graders to ‘Explore Indiana!’
INDIANA – The Indiana Center for the Book is calling on all Hoosier fourth graders to participate in its annual Statehood Day Essay Contest, commemorating…
Free Credit and Budgeting Workshop coming to Jackson County Public Library
SEYMOUR – Smart financial habits today can lead to financial freedom tomorrow—and Purdue Extension Jackson County is here to help you take that first step….
