Representative Larry Bucshon (R-IN) joined over 40 Vietnam and Desert Storm Veterans and their families Saturday at Lynnville Park to honor Sarah Paul, a veteran counselor at the Veteran Center in Evansville.

Bucshon presented Sarah with a plaque honoring her commitment to helping those who have served in combat.  During her time at the Vet Center, she has spent countless hours helping veterans and their families cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

A Boonville woman is among the 2013 Excellence in Nursing Award winners at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Melanie Lutz is the “Nurses and the Community Award” winner, recognized for her success in improving patient outcomes by developing strong partnerships with community organizations. Lutz is a member of the Emergency Department Practice Council and Safe Kids, among others. She has worked in the St. Mary’s Emergency Department since 2006. Lutz received her bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Evansville and her associate degree in nursing from Ivy Tech Community College.

Castle North 8th grader Arjun Dhawan has won the national grand prize at the Inventor and Innovator Science Competition for creating a cane with sensors to help those with vision problems.

Arjun received the prestigious award on May 3 at El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, California in a national competition sponsored by the Discovery Science Center, Broadcom Foundation, and Marvel Studios, along with Visa Signature and the famous El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.