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Lawrence County Council cancels Special LIT Meeting scheduled for Monday
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Council has announced the cancellation of a special meeting regarding the Local Income Tax (LIT), which was initially scheduled for Monday,…
Obituary: Sharon S. Clements
March 4, 1950 – August 1, 2025 Sharon S. Clements, 75, of Mitchell, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at IU Health Hospital, Bloomington….
Drug arrest of Mitchell woman made after traffic stop
MITCHELL — A Mitchell woman with an active warrant for her arrest was taken into custody on Wednesday, August 6, and is now facing additional…
Four arrested on drug charges following search warrant in Mitchell
MITCHELL — A search warrant executed at a Mitchell residence on Wednesday, August 6, led to the arrest of four individuals on various drug-related charges….
Agriculture visionaries awarded by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith presented Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief…
Washington Animal Shelter offers free adoptions to combat overcrowding
WASHINGTON— Overcrowding has become a significant issue at local animal shelters, prompting officials to encourage community members to consider adoption. According to Washington Animal Control…
Bloomington Farmers’ Market highlights 20 varieties of ripe, flavorful melons
BLOOMINGTON — This Saturday marks the final day of National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is inviting the public to celebrate….
U.S. farmland values continue to rise, but growth is slowing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The value of U.S. farmland reached a new record high in 2025. Still, the market is showing signs of cooling, according to…
Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with varying rates for dozen of countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s new tiered tariff policy is now in effect, imposing varying rates on goods from different countries. While most nations’…
Indiana Democrats to gather in French Lick for annual conference
FRENCH LICK — Indiana Democrats are set to convene for the annual Indiana Democratic Editorial Association (IDEA) Conference in French Lick. The event will culminate…












