School Bus

Valparaiso Community Schools is adding propane school buses to its fleet. The school board Thursday approved the purchase of four propane buses from MacAllister Power Systems for $593,196 or $587,196 after trade-in.

Valparaiso Community Schools may soon be adding propane school buses to its fleet. Chief Financial Officer Jim Holifield discussed the possibility during the school board's hearing on the bus replacement plan last week.

Valparaiso Community Schools is offering the use of its buses during potential emergencies. Superintendent Dr. Jim McCall says he's been working on a policy for months, but the recent incident in Warsaw highlighted its importance.

The shortage of bus drivers has prompted Merrillville schools to change their start and dismissal times.

CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Police say three schoolchildren have been hospitalized after the bus they were riding on was rear-ended by a car in northwestern…