FairEntry open for 2025 Jackson County Fair project submissions

BROWNSTOWN — FairEntry is now officially open for youth and project participants entering exhibits in the 2025 Jackson County Fair. The submission window runs from…

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Indiana Pork unveils 2025 Indiana State Fair Taste of the Fair: “Hog and Slaw”

INDIANAPOLIS– Indiana Pork is proud to announce the official “Taste of the Fair” of the 2025 Indiana State Fair: the Hog and Slaw – a mouthwatering pulled pork sandwich…

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City of Mitchell offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth

MITCHELL — City offices in Mitchell will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, officials announced. As a result of…

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Bedford man sentenced to Indiana Department of Corrections following change of plea

BEDFORD — Adam Machida, 34, of Bedford, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison following a guilty plea to murder in the September 30,…

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Obituary: Glenda Jarvis

Glenda Jarvis, 80, of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2025, at 6:40 AM at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on…

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Post Offices will close Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth

INDIANA–  Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. There will be no mail delivery, caller…

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South Lawrence Utilities issues boil for Clark Smith, Rariden Hill Roads

LAWRENCE CO.- A boil order is in effect until further notice for Clark Smith Road, Rariden Hill Road, and surrounding areas due to a contractor…

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Police log: June 17, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents- June 16 Incidents- June 15 Accidents- June 16 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- June 16 Incidents- June 17 Incidents- June 16…

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Ratliff, Graves share Athlete of the Year honors

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence’s dynamic senior softball duo of Ava Ratliff and Kendall Graves have been named the school’s female…

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Yates steps down as BNL’s athletic director

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – After only one year at the helm, Adam Yates has resigned as Bedford North Lawrence’s athletic director. Yates, who…

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