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Education

  • Purdue officials OK tuition boost
    IPFW students might be more likely to speak in opposition to a tuition and fee increase after they see it on their bills this fall. That is, if they notice the additional $5 per credit hour.
  • FWCS rejects ISTEP+ results, presses review
    Fort Wayne Community Schools has refused to accept results – good or bad – from this year’s ISTEP+ exam and is calling on lawmakers to re-evaluate the state’s system of accountability centered on test scores.
  • Purdue approves 2 percent tuition, fee hike for IPFW
    Members of the Purdue University Board of Trustee's executive committee approved a 2 percent tuition and fee increase for IPFW students for the next two years.
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Wabash County spelling bee winners

Lafontaine Elementary School

Jeana Friedersdorf, grade 6, daughter of Jennifer and Troy Friedersdorf, spelled impossible to win. Runner-up Isabelle Wysong, grade 6, daughter of Scott Wysong and Karla Easterday.

Manchester Intermediate School

Samuel Reichenbach, grade 5, son of Eric and Jennifer Reichenbach, spelled planetarium to win. Runner-up Brylee Kerr, grade 6, daughter of Mike and Kelly Kerr.

Manchester Junior High School

Sarah Pyle, grade 7, daughter of Kirk and Jenny Pyle, spelled caricature to win. Runner-up Remington Trick, grade 7, son of Kyle and Stacey Trick.

St. Bernard School

Asif Khan, grade 5, son of Sam and Shawket Khan, spelled remarkable to win. Runner-up Kaylee Story, grade 6, daughter of Don and Michelle Story.

W. C. Mills Elementary School

Evan Ryder, grade 5, son of Suzanna Pries and Eric Ryder, spelled factoid to win. Runner-up Rob Ford, grade 5, son of Steve and Lisa Ford.

Wabash Middle School

Mallory Hipskind, grade 6, daughter of Sam and Shelley Hipskind, spelled reactionary to win. Runner-up Tyler Black, grade 6, son of Bob and Jacquie Black.

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