Education
USDA cuts funding for Local Food for Schools Program, sparking concern
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated its Local Food for Schools program. This move has sparked concern among education officials…
President Trump to sign an executive order today to shut down the U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday directing the U.S. Education Department to develop a plan for its shutdown,…
Indiana University taps Darian DeVries to lead men’s basketball
BLOOMINGTON—Darian DeVries, a former Drake and West Virginia coach, has been named Indiana University’s new men’s basketball coach. DeVries was introduced at a press conference…
Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session on March 25
MITCHELL—The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in executive session on Tuesday, March 25. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the…
Supreme Court to hold oral argument in Grant County
GRANT CO. – On Thursday, April 10, the Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Indiana Wesleyan University in Grant County. The Court will hold a…
Parents play critical role in substance misuse prevention
INDIANA – The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) classifies substance use disorder as a medical illness that can be characterized by impairments…
$20,000 in student scholarships offered by Purina Animal Nutrition
INDIANA – Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has reopened its annual scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in livestock production…
Magic Morning Bakery owner Emily Fortner inspires Bedford Middle School students
BEDFORD– Students in the In-School Mentoring Program at Bedford Middle School recently received a delightful and inspiring visit from a local entrepreneur. Emily Fortner, owner…
City of Bloomington announces 13th Annual Eco-Heroes Art Contest to celebrate native insects
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Environmental Commission announced the 13th Annual Linda P. Thompson Eco-Heroes Art Contest, encouraging residents of all ages to explore the importance of native…
JAG Indiana students to compete for national recognition at 2025 Career Development Conference
INDIANA —The Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced the state finalists advancing to the 2025 Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference (CDC) following…
