New conceptual plan approved for Lake County Fairgrounds

Once finalized, the plan would move the Lake County Fairgrounds to a more than 60-acre site in Tavares from its original ...

Lake County Fairgrounds could move to Tavares under new proposal

Lake County Commissioners approved an early concept plan for a potential new fairgrounds location on County Road 448 in ...
News 13

Lake County moves forward in 2050 comprehensive plan process

TAVARES, Fla. — The discussion continues in Lake County, as leaders work towards updating their comprehensive plan for 2050. In July, the county held a series of community meetings and an online ...
Watauga Democrat

Woolly Worm Festival brings races and rewards to Avery County Schools

The Woolly Worm Festival is crawling its way into Avery County classrooms this week in a big way, as organizers and educators ...
The Appalachian

Wiggling into the 48th annual Woolly Worm Festival

The 48th annual Woolly Worm Festival took place in Banner Elk from Oct. 18 -19. Read more about the festivities from Arts & ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Retired Lake Ridge Schools leader given $323k buyout, records show

GARY — Lake Ridge New Tech Schools paid at least $322,880 to buy out the contract of former Superintendent Sharon Johnson-Shirley, public records show.
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Porter County jail officer arrested, accused of smuggling drugs for inmates

PORTER COUNTY — A jail officer at the Porter County Jail was fired last month for allegedly conspiring with inmates to smuggle contraband into the facility, including an illicit controlled substance.