Seniors can apply for food vouchers

Vouchers for produce are available through an organization that serves Jay County.

LifeStream Services is accepting applications for its Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Vouchers.

The vouchers can be used to purchase items such as beans, peppers, tomatoes, apples and other fruits and vegetables from qualifying locations. They are worth $20 and are provided by the state on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To be eligible, applicants must be 60 or older and meet income guidelines.

For details, visit  lifestreaminc.org/nutrition or call (800) 589-1121.



On the list

A couple of Portland residents were named to the Manchester University dean’s list for the spring semester.

Kendal Garringer, a biology-chemistry major, and Tyler Leonhard, a history major, were both named to the list. To earn the honor, a student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for at least 12 credit hours.



Planetarium open

Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University is now open again for public shows.

The planetarium will host “We Are Stars” on July 1, 2, 15 and 15, and “To Space & Back” on July 22, 23, 29 and 30. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m.

Registration for the free shows is required at brownplanetarium.eventbrite.com. The planetarium is located at 2111 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie.