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Obituary: Johnny J. Fiddler
October 8, 1941 – January 23, 2026 Johnny J. Fiddler, 84, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born October 8, 1941, in Mobile, Alabama to John R….
Lawrence County highway crews swamped as plowing operations continue; Summer paving list released
LAWRENCE CO. — Lawrence County Highway crews are locked in a grueling battle against winter weather, with Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder reporting to the commissioners…
Lawrence County Probation seeks to utilize existing local infrastructure to provide safe, “user-friendly” spaces for youth
LAWRENCE CO. — The Lawrence County Probation Department has formally requested permission to participate in the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program, a move aimed at…
Honor on the Road: Veterans affairs officer highlights specialized license plate options for veterans
INDIANA — Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough, during the commissioners’ meeting this morning, highlighted that the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is…
URGENT: Homeowner stranded without heat on State Road 54 West; Volunteers needed for plowing
BEDFORD— Local authorities and community members are issuing an urgent plea for assistance as a homeowner on State Road 54 West faces a life-threatening fuel…
Indiana labor force outpaces nation as unemployment rate drops to 3.5%
INDIANA — New data released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) paints a picture of a resilient Hoosier economy. As of December…
Daviess County Visitor’s Bureau appoints Debbie Goodwin as new executive director
WASHINGTON — The Daviess County Visitor’s Bureau has announced a transition in its leadership, naming Debbie Goodwin as the organization’s new executive director. Goodwin officially…
Cultivating the Future: National FFA Week set to kick off Feb. 21
INDIANA — The iconic blue corduroy jacket will take center stage across the country next month as thousands of students, educators, and alumni prepare for…
Health hosting QPR Suicide Prevention Training in Crawfordsville on Feb. 11
CRAWFORDSVILLE – Franciscan Health is hosting a QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) suicide prevention training in Crawfordsville in February. The training is scheduled for Wednesday,…
Battle over “Hunter’s Law”: Indiana lawmakers weigh repeal of diabetes protections
INDIANA — A high-stakes legislative battle is unfolding at the Statehouse as Indiana lawmakers consider repealing a landmark law that protects students with diabetes. While…
