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Statewide all Indiana Shop Hop now underway, featuring local quilt shops
INDIANA – Calling all sewing and quilting enthusiasts! The All Indiana Shop Hop, a statewide shopping extravaganza, runs through June 30th. This annual event offers…
Avon man arrested for breaking glass door at ex’s Bedford home
BEDFORD – An Avon man was arrested for criminal mischief after allegedly breaking a sliding glass door at his ex-girlfriend’s residence in Bedford. The female…
Indiana nonprofit launches AI Chatbot ‘KATE’ for opioid addiction support
INDIANA – Indianapolis nonprofit Overdose Lifeline has launched KATE, an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide immediate and anonymous support to individuals struggling with opioid addiction….
Radius Indiana unveils new downtown Bedford offices in former Times-Mail building
BEDFORD – Radius Indiana celebrated the opening of its new offices in downtown Bedford with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday. The regional…
Hoosier Uplands receives $110,000 grant to boost housing stability for vulnerable residents
MITCHELL—Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been awarded $110,000 in grant funding from the Old National Bank Foundation and the Federal Home Loan Bank…
Police Log: May 8, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – May 7 Accidents – May 7 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – May 8 Arrests – May 7 Incidents –…
Drunk driving crash: Springville man allegedly crashes into church after night at bar
SPRINGVILLE – A Springville man was arrested late Tuesday night after allegedly driving his car into a church while intoxicated. After multiple attempts, Captain Fleetwood…
City of Bloomington seeks nominations for youth honoring kindness, respect, and growth with SWAGGAR Awards
BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Children and Youth is accepting nominations for the 2025 SWAGGER (Students Who Act Generously, Grow, and Earn Respect) Awards….
Secretary Rollins hosts Farmers First Roundtable, announces expedited disaster aid
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable on Wednesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins…
Congresswoman Erin Houchin returns nearly $3.5 million to constituents through casework
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has returned nearly $3.5 million to constituents across Indiana’s 9th District through casework assistance since…












