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PBSC panel to discuss need for low voltage technicians Sept. 16
LAKE WORTH — As consumers and businesses increasingly use digital technologies to control security, thermostats, lighting, intercoms, entertainment systems and more, the need for low voltage...
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New Indian River State College president begins tenure with message of optimism
FORT PIERCE — Dr. Timothy Moore began his duties as Indian River State College’s fourth president on Sept. 2 with a calendar of back-to-back meetings and impromptu visits in support of an energetic...
View ArticleParents asked to select choice for instruction after campuses open
WEST PALM BEACH — The School District of Palm Beach County is further preparing for the potential reopening of physical campuses in the coming weeks by asking parents to share if their child will...
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YMS leaders show appreciation for staff
OKEECHOBEE — Three members of the Yearling Middle School Guiding Coalition know that staff morale and appreciation is important, and they’re doing something about it. Special to the Lake Okeechobee...
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IRSC hosts Welding Program Open House Sept. 18
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsIRSC will host its Welding Program Open House on Friday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. on the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. FORT PIERCE — The Indian River State College...
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Belle Glade student awarded scholarship
WEST PALM BEACH – At the Sept. 1, Palm Beach County Commissioners meeting, A’Niyah Miller of Belle Glade was recognized as the recipient of the 2020 FAC Presidential Scholarship from Commissioner...
View ArticleGrab-and-Go meals free at 173 school sites
WEST PALM BEACH — Starting Thursday, Sept. 10, meals distributed at school sites are free to all students and children 18 years of age and younger (22 years old and younger if ESE). Grab-and-go meals...
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School lunch program makes changes
OKEECHOBEE — Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Okeechobee County Schools Food Service Program will be opening its meal program up to all children in Okeechobee County. Just as they did during the...
View ArticlePBCSD School campuses to reopen on Sept. 21
WEST PALM BEACH — With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order for Palm Beach County to move to Phase 2, the School District of Palm Beach County will reopen brick and mortar schools to in-person...
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IRSC welcomes Alexander Kanter as master instructor of theatre
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsA playwright and musician, Alex Kanter’s one-act play “Over the River” was produced at the Riant Theatre in New York City as part of the 2020 Strawberry One-Act...
View Article$3.8B budget approved for 2020-2021 school year
WEST PALM BEACH — The School Board has unanimously approved a budget of more than $3.8 billion for the 2020-2021 school year. The budget includes $2.2 billion for the district’s general fund for...
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SES congratulates Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — South Elementary School congratulates their Students of The Week for the week of Aug. 31. Pictured in no particular order: Delilah Sharp, Elaina Seder,...
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CHS students create 9/11 Remembrance video
CLEWISTON — Each year, in honor of the many lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, Clewiston High School (CHS) criminal justice class students and members of the school’s Florida Public Service Academy (FPSA)...
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‘GatorByte’ to detect water quality less expensively
Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsEban Bean, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering (ABE), is working on developing the device with Piyush Agade, a doctoral student...
View ArticleCommunity Pandemic Course launching second session
WEST PALM BEACH — Due to popular demand, Palm Beach Atlantic will launch another session of Pandemic Perspectives, a free community course, on Oct. 1. The course takes a step back from the daily...
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As organic food sales soar, growers look to essential oils to suppress pests,...
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/ UF/IFASOrganic vegetables, such as these seen in a Gainesville garden, are popular among consumers. A team of UF/IFAS scientists will work with a team of...
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Central Elementary School congratulates Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — Central Elementary School congratulates their Students of the Week for the week of Aug. 31. In no particular order: Paigelynn Elizabeth Green, Edwin...
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CES congratulates Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — Central Elementary School congratulates their Students of the Week for the week of Aug. 27. Pictured in no particular order: Isabella Spencer, Yulissa...
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Central Elementary School presents Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — Central Elementary School would like to congratulate its Students of the Week for the week of Sept. 8. They are, in no particular order: Easton Thomas,...
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