Comment period open for second draft of Indiana diploma requirement proposal
The comment period is open through Nov. 8 on the second draft of the Indiana Department of Education’s proposal to redesign diplomas for Hoosier high school students starting with the Class of 2029....
View ArticleLawrence Council OKs 2025 city budget
While expressing reservations, the Lawrence Common Council voted unanimously Oct. 16 to approve the city’s 2025 budget in time for it to be submitted to the state by the Nov. 1 deadline, but Council...
View ArticleDelay doubles Pendleton Pike sewer line repair costs
The City of Lawrence’s cost to repair a July sewer line break on Pendleton Pike close to CSX railroad was double the original projection because work was delayed about two months while the city waited...
View ArticleThousands of runners race Indy Half at Fort Ben
More than 3,200 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes participated in the 29th annual Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben on Oct. 5. The event featured a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids 1-mile open race,...
View ArticleMSDLT board discusses class sizes, teacher working conditions
It wasn’t part of the meeting agenda, but the topics of class sizes, teacher working conditions and administrator costs were discussed during the Oct. 14 Metropolitan School District of Lawrence...
View ArticleArts for Lawrence to host ‘Super Cyber Battle Rangers’
Indiana Drama Club students will bring the full stage production of “Super Cyber Battle Rangers,” a musical theater production, to the Arts for Lawrence stage in November. During the August Indy Fringe...
View ArticleNew Lee Road Trail part of larger trail plan
The City of Lawrence celebrated the official opening of the Lee Road Trail with a ribbon cutting Oct. 17. The 1.2-mile segment of paved trail next to Lee Road Park in Lawrence, paid for through a $1.7...
View ArticleTwo MSDLT staff members go ‘Above & Beyond’
Two Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township staff members were recognized during the MSDLT Board of Education’s October meeting with Above & Beyond awards. Amy Beverland Early Learning...
View ArticleLawrence/Geist community events – November 2024
Black Men in White Coats Lawrence North High School will host the Indiana summit for Black Men in White Coats, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2. The day will include mentorship, medical exposure and...
View ArticleLawrence utilities board hears energy assistance proposal
A City of Lawrence elected official has proposed that the community consider implementing an assistance program to help low-income residents who struggle with utilities bills. Lawrence Common Council...
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