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Energy Assistance Applications open October 1 with in-person help
INDIANA — The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) will begin accepting applications for the 2025–2026 season starting October 1. The program is designed to help eligible…
State Road 56 to close west of Salem for a bridge deck overlay project over Mill Creek
WASHINGTON CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to close State Road 56 over Mill Creek on or after Thursday, September…
Heltonville man sentenced to 20 years for burglary and habitual offender status
BEDFORD — A Heltonville man, Bradley D. Carter, 36, was sentenced to 20 years in the Indiana Department of Correction on September 3, 2025, after…
Governor Braun visits record-setting swamp chestnut oak tree in Jennings County
JENNINGS CO. — Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently visited a national champion swamp chestnut oak tree located on a family farm in Crothersville, Jennings County….
Education One receives $5,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support youth literacy
ANGOLA – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Education One at Trine University a $5,000 grant to support its Trine Pals Literacy Program….
Indiana to fly flags at half-staff for Patriot Day
INDIANA — Indiana Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags across the state be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, in observance of Patriot…
Violation of probation terms sends Austin man to prison
BEDFORD — A 44-year-old Austin man, Daniel Steward, was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction on September 3, 2025, after a judge found he…
Obituary: Tammara L. Speer
September 13, 1959 – September 6, 2025 Tammara L. Speer, 65, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital….
Oolitic Town Council schedules executive session for September 12
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has announced it will hold an Executive Session on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting…
Daviess County leaders partner with Uplands Science and Technology Foundation for WestGate real estate
ODON — Daviess County leaders have signed a real estate agreement with the Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF) to streamline real estate development and…
