Category: News

Planet Fitness offers free membership for students

By Elle Fleenor

From May 15 to Sept. 1, Planet Fitness will be offering free memberships nationwide for high school students ages 15-18. Some locations will also have fitness classes specifically for teenagers that comes with the free membership.

All students that sign up are also automatically entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. At the end of the summer, names will be randomly selected for 51 winners from the United States. All winners will receive $500 towards their education and one will be selected to receive the grand prize of $5,000. Other prizes can also be won throughout the summer for students on Planet Fitness’ Twitter and Instagram. Nearby Planet Fitness locations include Madison, New Albany and Clarksville.

FFA ends the year with their annual banquet

By Elle Fleenor

FFA brought the 2018-2019 year to an end with their annual banquet. The banquet took place this past Sunday where there was an awards ceremony and next year’s officers were inducted. 

President Jaiden Herald (11) said, “Banquet gives the officer team a chance to award the hard work and dedication that our members employ throughout the year.”

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Taste of Scott County

By Riya Bhula

Taste of Scott County raised money for CASA and some of the money will go towards an endowment fund. The live auction at this event was held at Mid America Science Park from 5-8 p.m. on April 29.

Goat Milk Stuff won for the category Best Taste for the second year in a row, Best Appetizer, and Best Breakfast Entree. Cakes by Peggy won Best Dessert. The Best Entree award went to Morgan’s Food. The Best BBQ award went to Hardy’s Cafe.

Country Kitchens received the Best Sandwich award. The Waters of Scottsburg won an award for Best Soup. Java Station 56 won an award for the best non-alcoholic drink.