10-02-2025
Jasper students head to Indiana Statehouse to advocate for state fruit
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- What began as a simple classroom discussion at Jasper Elementary School could now become a potential new Indiana State law.
Newburgh Museum highlights 'Boomers' in new exhibit
Fourth graders at Jasper Elementary will head to the Indiana Statehouse today to support a bill that would make the Persimmon the official state fruit of Indiana. Students have recently worked on essays, artwork, and presentations in their social studies class on why the Persimmon should be the state fruit. Now State Representative Shane Lindauer has authored a bill on the issue, which will be read in front of a committee today.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
