EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Many parents know the struggle of watching their paychecks shrink while their kids' dreams grow. A new proposal aims to ease that squeeze by letting families deduct up to $5, 000 from their taxes for youth activities. The bill covers everything from sports leagues to music lessons, as long as the ch

Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. T