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Congresswoman Erin Houchin introduces resolution to stop FDIC Climate Rule
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) introduced a resolution to halt the implementation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) recent climate rule. Under a Congressional…
Monroe County Humane Association teams up with Crestmont Community Center to offer a low-cost, appointment-free Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats
BLOOMINGTON— Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is overjoyed to announce its April event, which will help local cat and dog owners keep their animals safe…
Attorney General Todd Rokita launches massive lawsuit against manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’
INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a lawsuit against 22 companies that, contrary to law, continued manufacturing substances known as “forever chemicals” despite these…
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won’t fix leaks
INDIANA – Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of…
Speeding motorist was taken to jail on alcohol charges
BEDFORD – A Crown Point man was arrested early Wednesday morning after an Indiana State Trooper stopped him for speeding. The 2016 GMC Sierra C-1500…
Request for a welfare check lands man behind bars on drug charges
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies requested to do a welfare check and arrest a man on drug charges. On Tuesday, April 9th, Deputy…
Dispute over passcode to a woman’s phone lands man in jail on battery charges
LEESVILLE – On Tuesday, April 9, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a man on domestic battery charges. According to a probable cause affidavit by…
Woman arrested on drug and alcohol charges after police spotted her driving on a suspended driver’s license
BEDFORD – A woman was arrested on drug and alcohol charges after a Bedford Police officer stopped her vehicle on Thursday, April 4th At 4:29…
Man arrested after going to a neighbor’s home intoxicated, kicking the door
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on a warrant charging him with criminal trespass charges after Bedford Police officers responded to the 400 block…
Libraries digitizing maps are now available online
INDIANA – Government libraries worldwide contain map collections open for public use. For decades, libraries have been digitizing maps to make them available online. However,…












