May 2025
Non-traditional scholarships applications due May 29
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF), a Partner in the Community Foundation Partnership, Inc., is accepting applications for non-traditional scholarships. Non-traditional scholarships are…
Spring Mill State Park reopens historic gristmill with special Welcome Weekend celebration
MITCHELL – Spring Mill State Park is celebrating the grand reopening of its beloved gristmill this Saturday and Sunday as part of Indiana State Parks’…
Using AI to make theme parks more interactive
WEST LAFAYETTE— Amusement parks across the Midwest are preparing for a new season — and the thrill isn’t just about roller coasters anymore. Chris Rogers,…
Oolitic Town Council announces executive session for economic development discussions
OOLITIC– The Oolitic Town Council has announced an Executive Session to be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Oolitic Volunteer…
Grieving families, safety advocates demand lifesaving technology in cars to prevent child heatstroke deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, a coalition of over 100 grieving families and the advocacy group Kids and Car Safety are intensifying…
Washington County man arrested in Kentucky on child molestation charges
SALEM – A Washington County man was apprehended in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, by Indiana State Police with assistance from the U.S….
Lawrence County Highway Department paving halted today due to weather
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Department Superintendent Brian Sowder has announced that all paving operations scheduled for today have been canceled due to inclement weather…
Senator Jim Banks urges NEH to uphold funding for America’s 250th Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the National Endowment for the Humanities calling for full funding of state-led America…
House unanimously passes Rep. Houchin’s Rural Broadband Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), to strengthen transparency…
Indiana State Police investigating fatal crash in Starke County
Starke County- The Indiana State Police Lowell Post is requesting the public’s assistance with locating anyone who may have witnessed a recent crash in Starke County….
