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Former Dubois County nonprofit director sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud
DUBOIS CO. — A former executive director of a Dubois County nonprofit organization has been sentenced to one year and nine months in federal prison…
Indiana launches new “Top Jobs” web portal
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched a new Top Jobs web portal designed to help Hoosiers find in-demand jobs across…
Introducing TeachingBooks for Schools webinar
INDIANAPOLIS – On Thursday, Oct. 23, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., the Indiana State Library will host “Introducing TeachingBooks for Schools.” During the free…
Lawrence County 4-H Poultry Club to host all-you-can eat pasta dinner fundraiser Saturday
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County 4-H Poultry Club will host an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner fundraiser on Saturday, September 13, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds Expo…
USDA’s Farm Service Agency provides low-interest financing to agricultural producers
INDIANA— The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program….
Pace Community Action Agency’s Pad and Tampon Drive to combat menstrual poverty
BEDFORD — Health Connection of Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. has announced the start of its 2025 Pad and Tampon Drive, a community initiative aimed…
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville offers Diabetes Prevention Program
CRAWFORDSVILLE – Franciscan Health Crawfordsville will host a year-long diabetes prevention program starting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Sugar Creek Medical Center in Crawfordsville….
Woman commits numerous probation violations; sentenced to prison
BEDFORD — A Mitchell woman, Abby D. Achelpohl, 33, was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction after she committed multiple probation violations. Lawrence Superior…
Obituary: James Lee Brown
November 8, 1981 – September 7, 2025 James Lee Brown, 43, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, from natural causes. Born November 8,…
