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Federal Aid approved for 23 Indiana counties after spring storms
INDIANA – President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for 23 Indiana counties, including Lawrence County, providing crucial federal public assistance following the severe…
Indiana Department of Homeland Security prepares to open 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is notifying governmental organizations across the state to get ready for the 2025 State Homeland Security…
Indiana Poverty Institute launches Summer of Action to engage citizens in policy-making
INDIANA– The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute is inviting Hoosiers to get more involved in state and federal policy-making by participating in a special Summer…
Indiana nonprofits urged to prepare for Security Grant applications
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is preparing to open the application period for the 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). It…
Whitley County crash results in two dead and four injured
WHITLEY CO. – On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 2:40 p.m., Troopers from the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post responded to a crash in…
Police Log: July 31, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – July 30 Incidents – July 29 Accidents – July 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – July 30 Incidents –…
Sheriff releases statement clarifying school resource officer position
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day released the following statement to clarify the school resource officer position: It is not my standard policy to…
Statement from Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson following housing progress and homelessness strategy news conference
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington hosted a press conference on Tuesday, July 29, to share critical updates on housing progress, outline the city’s strategic response…
Orange County Foundation boosts first responder communication with $7,000 grant
ORANGE CO. – First responders in Orange County are set to benefit from significantly improved communication, thanks to a $7,000 grant from the Orange County…
Bedford Chamber to celebrate community impact at 109th Annual Dinner; Register now to attend
BEDFORD – The Bedford Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 109th Annual Dinner and Awards on Thursday, August 14, inviting the community to…
