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State of Indiana launches SUN Bucks

BY INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Summer 2024 will be the first year for Indiana SUN Bucks, a new benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school, and when […]

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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to A.J.!

Anthony Ajibade Jr., A.J. is in the spotlight! Last week, AJ was the leading scorer for the Vanderburgh County Avengers in the Special Olympics Indiana State Basketball Tournament, where his team won 3rd place in their division. AJ is a class of 2020 graduate of Boose High School and a freshman at Ivy Tech Community College where he is studying cyber security. Our Times Newspaper is excited to share the accomplishments and efforts of youth in the community. So many young people in the Tri-State area are striving for excellence in school, church, or their community! Please let us know about these young people so that we can acknowledge them! Call at 812-423-2500 or email ourtimesnews@memorialcdc.org.

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BLACK BIZ ON THE BLOCK: James Clements