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SOAR+ to host open house, invites community to support adult literacy in Lawrence County
BEDFORD – SOAR+ (Success and Opportunity at Reading—Plus Math, Financial and Digital Literacy), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to adult literacy, will host an Open House…
City of Bloomington launches 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic & Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness…
Mitchell woman charged with felony drug offense, OWI tied to October crash
LAWRENCE CO. – A Mitchell woman is facing felony drug charges and misdemeanor operating while intoxicated charges following a three-vehicle accident in October 2024. According…
Navigating family farm labor and taxes: Expert guidance offered in upcoming free webinar
INDIANA – For many farm and ranch operations, family labor is the backbone of success. However, employing family members presents a unique set of challenges,…
Senator Banks introduces bill to make Visa Overstays a crime, increase penalties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks introduced the Visa Overstay Penalties Act. This legislation closes a dangerous loophole in U.S. immigration law by classifying visa overstays as…
Arrest made in ongoing battery case
BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Department has arrested Christopher Lee Simmons, 37, of Bedford, following an investigation into an alleged domestic battery incident that occurred…
Police continue to search for missing teen
PERRY CO. – Multiple police agencies and first responders are still searching for a 19-year-old male who goes by Nikhil “Nick” Sood. Nick has been missing…
State Comptroller Nieshalla calls on SEC to investigate delisting Chinese companies
STATEHOUSE — State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla joined a coalition of state financial officers from across the country urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Switchyard Park debuts city’s first tactile map in step toward greater accessibility
BLOOMINGTON—Parks and Recreation will unveil the city’s first tactile map at Switchyard Park on June 13, marking a significant step forward in making city parks more accessible…
Bedford man faces meth and drug paraphernalia charges following search of his home
BEDFORD – A Bedford man on house arrest through Martin County is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after a home search…
