Boys & Girls Club names Youth of the Year

Fertilizer restrictions to go into effect next month

A reminder from the Indian River Neighborhood Association to residents of Indian River County, City of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Orchid. We are coming into our rainy season when more nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous are likely to be washed from our lawns, driveways and roads into the storm water system and, ultimately, into our local waterways such as the Indian River Lagoon. The fertilizer ordinances passed by our communities goes into effect June 1st. It prohibits the use of lawn fertilizer between June 1st and September 30th. No fertilizer containing Phosphorous is to be used anytime. All fertilizers must contain at least 50% slow release Nitrogen. Finally, no fertilizer is to be applied within 10 feet of any ...

St. Ed’s student to compete in televised Battlebots competition

A local student is ready to compete in a combat robotics competition that will be televised starting tomorrow, officials said. Grant Pitcher, an eighth-grade student at St. Edward's School in Vero Beach, and his team members will be seen at 8 p.m. Friday on the television show "Battlebots." The show, which features teams from all around the world, will air on the Discovery and Science channels. "This experience was more valuable than any amount of time studying robotics in a classroom," Pitcher said. "I got to meet the top engineers in this field and learn from them hands on. Being on Battlebots reinforced my career choice and was lots of fun." Pitcher is a member of team KurTrox under the ...

Sebastian River High student receives National Merit Scholarship

SEBASTIAN — A local high schooler was one of 34 Florida students who received the National Merit Scholarship for their efforts in excelling academically and improving the community, authorities said. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that this scholarship has created for my education and future career," said Sebastian River High School student Matt Maloney. "It is very rewarding to see all my hard work and effort pay off. I'm glad I listened to the encouraging words of my parents who convinced me that all of this was possible." The National Merit Scholarship awards are funded by 200 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations. Most of the scholarships are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and ...