Algood’s City Council will discuss a new indoor soccer complex this week. The city would partner with the Joseph Warlick Memorial Foundation to put a new complex at the old Algood baseball field. The complex would also include a walking track with a net to protect walkers from stray soccer balls. The council meets at 6:00pm on Tuesday. On Monday, ... Read More »
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Van Buren Schools Seeking Public Assistance For Increasing Number Of Homeless Students
About one out of five Van Buren County students are homeless or have substandard housing, and the school district needs your help to serve these families. Homeless System Navigator Jill Bouldin said the school system has seen an increase in the number of homeless students this year. “It is our vision to put together a place off campus for our ... Read More »
State Funding From Falls Creek Falls Inn Closure Coming To End
The Van Buren County School System has received its final state payment for the closure of Fall Creek Falls Inn. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said it feels good to receive the $84,000 of recouped hotel/motel tax revenue. “It will help us fund our teaching positions that our BEP doesn’t cover,” Cole said. “We have about 11 positions right now ... Read More »