Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has announced Indiana's 4 Star schools for 2013. In order to achieve this designation, a school must be in the top 25th percentile of schools in ISTEP+ testing results. A total of 313 schools received the award throughout the state.
From the Dubois County Humane Society comes the Pet of the Week. Here's what they say about Obie:
Obie is a 2 month old male tabby kitten with buff colored medium-length hair. He is sweet and playful and ready for his forever home.
The Humane Society has a lot of kittens available and they invite you to come see all these little ones during their low-cost "Name Your Price" promotion.
The countdown is on – “Ride Your Bike to Work Day” is almost here! Friday, May 17, 2013!
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce, The City of Jasper, Adventures Recreation & Gear and REM Bicycle are encouraging area residents to get involved - helping us reach a goal of a more engaged and bike-friendly Jasper!
The Warrick County School Corporation Food & Nutrition Department will be participating in the Summer Feeding Program again this year.
Funded annually by the USDA, the program allows schools to provide free breakfast and lunch during the summer to anyone age 18 and younger at areas in the district in which the student population is at least 50% free or reduced.
This year there will be five Summer Feeding Sites open.