Stories from Saturday, January 25, 2014

The local price of propane has skyrocketed from $1.99 to $4.99 per gallon in less than a week, rising as much as a dollar overnight, leaving rural residents struggling to afford to heat their homes, and farm operations worried whether there will fuel available to fulfill their contracts...

For the first time in many years, the GED Degree program will be undergoing major changes. The new test will reportedly be more rigorous, and more reflective of the needs of the workplace in its potential employees today. For the first time, the General Education Development test will only be given by computer rather than by paper-and-pencil with an educator. The cost is also expected to increase...