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Indiana adds a dozen new sites to National Register of Historic Places
INDIANA – Indiana’s rich history received a significant boost in September with the addition of 12 new listings to the National Register of Historic Places….
Indiana on watch for dazzling Aurora display tonight
INDIANA – Sky-gazers across Indiana have a rare and potentially dazzling opportunity tonight to witness the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. Forecasters…
Shutdown Stalemate: House prepares for vote on Senate funding bill amid subsidy tensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives is poised for a critical vote this week on a Senate-approved funding bill designed to end the ongoing…
Boil Water Advisory issued for Cassidy Lane area
MITCHELL– Utility officials with South Lawrence Utilities have issued an immediate Boil Water Advisory for customers on Cassidy Lane, specifically south of South Acres, effective…
Police Log: November 12, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests: November 11 Incidents: November 11 Incidents: November 10 Accidents: November 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests: November 11 Incidents: November 12…
Indiana State Police unveil new Dodge Durango and Ford Mustang patrol fleet
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) officially welcomed two powerful new additions to its patrol fleet, unveiling the Dodge Durango SUV and the return…
Obituary: Betty Joan Speck
November 17, 1934 – November 10, 2025 Betty Joan Speck, 90, of Mitchell, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born November…
Infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart Formula
WASHINGTON D.C. — Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism potentially linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. The U.S. Food…
Lawrence County Winds debut concert set for Nov. 16 at Mitchell Opera House
MITCHELL—Music lovers are invited to attend the inaugural concert of the Lawrence County Winds ensemble, set for Sunday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the…
Wendy’s plans to close up to 360 US restaurants amid sales slump
DUBLIN, OH — Fast-food giant Wendy’s is preparing to close hundreds of underperforming locations nationwide, a move intended to strengthen the overall brand and reverse…












