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 Kentucky Department for Public Health officials reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week that the influenza activity level in the state has increased from regional to widespread. Widespread activity is the “highest level of flu activity, which indicates increased flu-like activity or flu outbreaks in at least half of the regions in the state,” according to the CDC. The activity levels for states are tracked weekly as part of the CDC’s national flu surveillance system.

 Dawn Conner, left, new school board member for Division 1, was sworn in last week by Charlotte Tucker, secretary at central office.

 As students become more responsible for paying their own bills, they need to be aware of the types of cards available, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.

Debit cards are tied to a bank account. When someone uses a debit card, the money is automatically deducted from the account. Most colleges issue a type of debit card to students that can be used to buy books, supplies and meals. In that case, the card is not tied to a bank account but is preloaded with funds deposited each semester or quarter.