Wabash Valley College is offering a truck driving class from Oct. 15- Dec. 5.

Classes will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-10 p.m.  in the Applied Arts Building Room 103.  This is a practical course in semi-truck tractor trailer operation to enable the student to satisfactorily start, move, road test, and disgnose the truck tractor combination.

The Illinois State Board of Education encourages families to establish and maintain good health and study habits as schools across the state open doors for the start of a new academic year. The onset of the school year provides a prime opportunity to review academic skills and implement positive habits and routines.

“Students need to arrive at school ready for new challenges and experiences,” said State Board of Education Chairman Gery J. Chico. “Families can help their children excel by developing habits that ensure children get enough sleep, a good breakfast and a dedicated study time and place. Most importantly, they can pass on a positive attitude about education. Learning doesn’t just happen during the school day but every moment adults spend with children.”

As students approach the new school year, families might start new bedtime hours for an easier transition during the first week of school. Setting aside a quiet dedicated study space, with good light and appropriate supplies, may help children focus as they do homework.

A Huntingburg woman is among USI’s Division of Outreach and Engagement's Adult Learner Scholarship  winners for the 2012-2013 academic year. Distributed yearly, the scholarship provides financial assistance to an adult learner working on his or her first undergraduate degree.

Denise McCreary, a Social Work student from Mt. Carmel and Kathleen Rister, a Communication Studies student from Carmi, are among 12 recipients from around the area.