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IDOE releases third grade reading test results

IDOE releases third grade reading test results

Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett has announced the results of the first administration of Indiana’s third grade reading assessment, called the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination for grade 3 (IREAD-3). Statewide, 84 percent of students assessed during the March 19-21 testing window demonstrated foundational third grade reading skills.

“Our goal is to make sure all students in Indiana gain the reading skills they need to be successful in school and life,” Bennett said. “We know students who do not have these skills by the end of grade 3 rarely catch up to their peers. The IREAD-3 assessment helps educators and parents ensure all children receive the support they need before moving forward with more challenging reading instruction.”

How did Dubois and Pike County Schools fare?  Click here for the link to the IDOE's report.

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Huntingburg city and school officials trying to make route to school safer

HUNTINGBURG, IN (WFIE)- In many communities, there is a big push to encourage students to walk to school.

However, in Huntingburg, school officials don't do that, because the lack of sidewalks makes it too dangerous for many kids.

For Stacy Kappner, a teacher and mother of three, it's an inconvenience, more than anything else. 

ISP Jasper District troopers to increase seat belt enforcement

ISP Jasper District troopers to increase seat belt enforcement

Indiana State Police, Jasper District will be participating Indiana’s 2012 Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement which will begin Friday, May 18.

This national mobilization will take place over the Memorial Day holiday period and is supported by thousands of law enforcement agencies and traffic safety advocates across the country.  In Indiana, more than 250 law enforcement agencies will conduct special patrol – day and night, to identify and ticket unrestrained motorists.  The effort will conclude on June 3.

Jasper senior citizen hurt in wreck

Jasper senior citizen hurt in wreck

An 82-year-old Dubois County man suffered a chest injury Tuesday afternoon when his car drove off the road and struck a grain bin.

Eugene Goodman of Jasper told Dubois County Sheriff's deputies he fell asleep while driving eastbound on SR 164 in the Celestine area.

His vehicle went off the north sideo f the roadway and down an embankment before hitting the grain bin.

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Memorial Hospital Farmers market begins May 23

Memorial Hospital Farmers market begins May 23

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is sponsoring a Farmers' Market in order to provide hospital employees, visitors, and local residents with the opportunity to purchase fresh, healthy produce from local farmers and growers.

The Farmers' Market will take place every other Wednesday beginning May 23 through October 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the East Parking Lot along Ninth Street.

Adopt a Highway looking for help

Adopt a Highway looking for help

The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking dedicated individuals or groups to join our Adopt-A-Highway program which helps significantly reduce the roadside trash problem throughout Indiana.

INDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway program coordinates with community and service groups that provide highway trash and litter pick-up in local areas. The program helps clean up our state roads and U.S. routes as well as improves the look of Indiana’s communities.

Jasper Police: Drunk driver arrested after pair of accidents

Jasper Police:  Drunk driver arrested after pair of accidents

A French Lick man was arrested Thursday night after Jasper Police say drove his SUV into a fence at Krempp Lumber Company, left the scene and struck another vehicle head on on the 3rd Avenue bridge.

Police received an initial call around 9:15 p.m.  When they headed for the lumberyard, they were alerted to an incoherent male suspect at the Schnizelbank Restaurant.  The driver's vehicle was a 1996 Chevy Blazer, which matched the description of the one officers were trying to locate.