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Legend of Captain Purple: How a 1983 Bedford mystery inspired a modern movement of anonymous giving

LAWRENCE COUNTY — In the sweltering summer of 1983, a bizarre yet profoundly heartwarming phenomenon took over...

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  • Paying it Forward: LCCF deploys over $91,000 to fuel non-profit impact and safety upgrades

    Paying it Forward: LCCF deploys over $91,000 to fuel non-profit impact and safety upgrades

  • Arts Commission provides grants to each of Indiana’s 92 counties in Fiscal Year 2026 

    Arts Commission provides grants to each of Indiana’s 92 counties in Fiscal Year 2026 

  • Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal encourage Hoosiers to practice firework safety

    Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal encourage Hoosiers to practice firework safety

  • LCCF Grants empower local wellness and sobriety programs

    LCCF Grants empower local wellness and sobriety programs

  • Griffy Lake Boathouse expands summer hours for kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals

    Griffy Lake Boathouse expands summer hours for kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals

  • 25 IU Bloomington faculty selected for 2026 Rural Indiana Tour

    25 IU Bloomington faculty selected for 2026 Rural Indiana Tour

  • Gov. Braun directs State to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue

    Gov. Braun directs State to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue

  • Houchin, Torres introduce bipartisan outcomes-based financing for Students Act

    Houchin, Torres introduce bipartisan outcomes-based financing for Students Act

  • Multi-agency recovery effort ends in drowning death of 17-year-old boy at New Lake Campground

    Multi-agency recovery effort ends in drowning death of 17-year-old boy at New Lake Campground

  • West Baden Springs Hotel secures Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 5th straight year

    West Baden Springs Hotel secures Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 5th straight year

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Sen. Banks, colleagues introduce resolution condemning Chinese suppression of ethnic minorities
Indiana Chamber, Aspire team up to expand work-based learning across Indiana
Pacers Power Pack hosting open tryouts tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Capitol Police investigating a homicide and attempted murder in Indianapolis
Senator Banks defends Army’s Competitive JLTV Procurement Process: Supports Indiana workers delivering next-generation tactical vehicle
Registration is now open for second webinar in this year’s educational series: Voter Engagement for Nonprofits
Attorney General Todd Rokita demands Merrillville cease illegal interference with Federal Immigration Enforcement 
Indiana Afterschool Network awards more than $3M to expand youth literacy programs statewide

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Of mice and young women: Stars end summer scurrying with scrimmage loss to tough South Knox
Stars boldly go to new worlds during the Top 10 moments of 2025-26
Bellush, Cromwell win City titles at Otis Park
Stahl breaks school record in shot put
Bellush, Taylor lead City tourneys at Otis
Axsom named BNL male Athlete of the Year
Nusbaum named BNL female Athlete of the Year
Tillett, Martin finish BNL golf season in regional

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Obituary: Judith Ann Fields

Obituary: Rose B. Baker

Obituary: Cindy L. (Salmon) Doggett

Obituary: Frances Marilyn Hardwick

Obituary: J. Stephen “Steve” Gill

Obituary: Rowena Todd

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  • Postal worker and mom of two killed while delivering mail, leaving kids orphaned after husband's death: cops
  • 117 dead dogs found at animal rescue, many with gunshot wounds as investigators probe for answers
  • Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce reported MSG wedding plans call for 1,000 guests, street closure at MSG: source
  • Heartbroken father blasts ‘broken’ system that let family massacre take his children before they could reunite
  • Supreme Court set to close term with landmark birthright citizenship ruling and more top headlines

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  • WATCH: Fights break out at Russian gas stations as Putin admits fuel shortages
  • Trump's Turkey arms sale proposal sparks congressional questions before NATO summit
  • Pope Leo pleads with breakaway Catholic group not to commit 'sin of extreme gravity'
  • UK asylum seekers could have to pay government $13K before applying for settlement
  • 'Parcel bomb' explodes in Monaco residential area, leaving 2 critically injured: reports

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