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Community support helps keep Pace Head Start open during government shutdown
INDIANA – Pace Community Action Agency’s Head Start program is extending its deepest appreciation to the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who rallied behind the…
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory: Snow and extreme cold on the way
INDIANA – The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Lawrence County and the surrounding area, starting with accumulating snow this evening…
IU Head Coach Curt Cignetti named Walter Camp National Coach of the Year
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University football head coach Curt Cignetti has cemented his place in college football history, being named the Walter Camp National Coach of…
First Lady Maureen Braun unveils Indiana’s First Dolly Parton Imagination Library Christmas Tree at the Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS – Visitors to the Indiana Statehouse this December will see something new in this year’s decorations—a display honoring early childhood literacy across the state. First…
Knox County farmer Susan Brocksmith elected 2026 President of Indiana Corn Marketing Council
INDIANA – A leading figure in both agriculture and higher education, Knox County farmer Susan Brocksmith has been elected to serve as the 2026 president…
Main Street America and American Express Launch $20,000 ‘Shop Small’ Grant Program for local businesses
NATIONWIDE – Small business owners across the United States are getting a significant boost to fuel growth and community engagement with the launch of the…
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative encouraged by USDA announcement of farmer assistance package
INDIANA — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance…
Police Log: December 11, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – December 10 Incidents – December 9 Accidents – December 10 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – December 10 Incidents –…
Bill filed to make breaded tenderloin Indiana’s official state sandwich
INDIANA – Indiana State Senator Andy Zay (R-Huntington) has taken a legislative bite out of Hoosier culinary pride, introducing a bill that seeks to officially…
Obituary: Shirley Stroud
March 2, 1935 – December 10, 2025 Shirley Stroud, 90, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born March…
