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In today's economy, reduction is not exactly a word that brings about excitement. As it relates to the Chandler wastewater treatment facility, however, it's something to celebrate.

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar was recently presented with the 2009 Golden Triangle Award by the National Farmers Union (NFU) for his contributions to American agriculture and his leadership in promoting renewable fuels. Roger Johnson, NFU National President, presented Lugar with the award.

Curves of Newburgh collected and mailed 12 boxes of donated items and $271 from donation efforts in their club to benefit the Unit of United States Air Force Captain Mark Kleeman and Private First Class Nicholas Baumhoer, both stationed in Afghanistan. Both are relatives of Curves members.

Where are your important papers? Do you know your net worth? Are you prepared for life's challenges? Will you ever be able to retire?

Walmart is helping 10 teachers from Loge Elementary School purchase much-needed classroom supplies through its new Teacher Rewards program. Selected randomly by the school's principal, Marty Watson, each teacher was presented with a $100 Teacher Reward Card during an assembly at the school.

Huntsman Auction and Realty has been selected for the 2009 Best of Elberfeld Award in the Fee Basis Auctioneers category by the U.S. Commerce Association.

Walmart is helping 10 teachers from Castle North Middle School purchase much-needed classroom supplies through its new Teacher Rewards program. Selected randomly by the school's principal, John Bertram, each teacher was presented with a $100 Teacher Reward Card at an award presentation ceremony at the school.

Do you like to help people? Do you have a desire to help those in need? Then the IRS may have just what you're looking for.

Where can you enjoy a Vegas-quality illusion show, make a difference for families who have critically-ill children and spend about as much as you would at a local cinema - all without any travel expenses?

Jim Fanning and C. Larry Rhodes insurance agencies recently consolidated operations. An open house was held on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Photo by Timothy W. Young

Walmart recently announced that it will offer 90-day supplies of 300 generic prescriptions for $10 via free mail delivery. Hoosiers across the state will be able to take advantage of this pharmacy program by calling 800-273-3455. Additionally, Walmart's free mail delivery program has no gimmicks, no memberships and no enrollment fees.

The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that on or after Sept. 8, Squaw Creek Road on the north side of State Road 62 will close.

Lt. Turk Agnew, Store Manager of the new Wal-Mart store in Newburgh, Mike Figgte and Seth DeLoach present a check to Kathy Hedge of the Newburgh Area Food Pantry on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Since the beginning of the year, the food pantry has served more than 1,000 households with more than 4,000 individuals. The donation will help keep the shelves stocked. This is a difficult time for the Newburgh Food Pantry with so many that are in need of assistance. Suzan Sorensen / Submitted

St. Mary's Health System recently announced that Carol Godsey, Vice President of Warrick Operations and Administrator for St. Mary's Warrick Hospital in Boonville, is the winner of the 2009 Indiana Rural Health Association Leadership Award.

State Rep. Russ Stilwell (D-Boonville) has been selected by legislative leaders to serve on interim study committees that will examine additional reforms to Indiana's unemployment insurance system and lay the groundwork for drawing new districts for state lawmakers.

Eric Mitchell joined the ranks of the Newburgh Police Department last week during a swearing-in ceremony at the town hall.

Chandler's motto is "A Town that Cares." Organizers of this year's Chandler Celebration Days agree, and plan to embody that idea in the ninth annual event.

After two months of remodeling and preparation, Mindy Zheng Jiang and her husband Fu Jiang welcome all customers to their newly established restaurant, China Star. Zheng, who originally came to America from the south of China in 1994, has worked in many different parts of the United States, including New York, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Finally, Zheng's first business opportunity came in 1998 at Salem, Ind.

Heritage Federal Credit Union recently partnered with the Salvation Army in packing up and disbursing 300 backpacks to distribute to high school students in Warrick and Vanderburgh counties.

Once again proving it's a leader in the local banking industry where technology is concerned, People's Trust and Savings Bank in Boonville showed off its new drive-through facility last week during a ribbon cutting and open house event.

Property owners throughout Indiana have read headlines about recent legislation delaying reassessments. The legislation will not stop assessors from beginning work immediately, however, so residents may see assessment office personnel in their neighborhoods.

Newburgh artist John H. Smith is among the 109 artists whose works were selected for the Hoosier Salon 85th Annual Exhibition. The annual juried competition promotes Hoosier artists and their art by identifying the best works by Indiana artists, showcasing them in the annual exhibition and making them available for sale.

Most women don't need a good excuse to get pampered. So, when the pampering session benefits the American Cancer Society, there's no shortage of women willing to endure beauty treatments for the sake of a good cause.

Whether it's a mural to be painted up high on a ceiling or baseball helmet to be detailed, Orange Moon Art Studio in Newburgh offers multiple services to ensure an art-seeking customer total satisfaction.