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Closure planned on State Road 203 near Lexington
SCOTT CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to close State Road 203 just north of Lexington on or after…
Bedford man accused of slapping woman during cigarette dispute, arrested on battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Sunday, July 20, 2025, following a reported battery incident. Albert A. Hughes, 52, of Bedford, was taken…
Indiana BMV unveils new “Blackout” license plate
INDIANA – Hoosier drivers will soon have a new, sleek option for their vehicles. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced on Monday the…
Blue River Quaker Settlement earns national historic recognition
SALEM – A significant chapter in Indiana’s pre-statehood history has received national recognition with the listing of the Blue River Quaker Settlement Rural Historic District…
Monon South Trail Pitch Competition is your opportunity to present ideas, gain visibility, access business development resources
INDIANA – The first phase of the Monon South Trail, a significant development for southern Indiana, has officially been completed, opening 20 miles of trail…
New Commander takes helm at Crane Army Ammunition Activity
CRANE – Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) welcomed its new commander, Col. Aaron M. Cornett, during a Change of Command ceremony held on July 17….
Holiday Drive-In altercation leads to arrest of West Baden Springs man on battery and intoxication charges
MITCHELL – A West Baden Springs man was arrested on Saturday, July 19, 2025, following a physical altercation at the Holiday Drive-In in Mitchell. Joseph…
Road Improvement Alert: John Kern Lane to undergo chip and seal
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced upcoming road improvements on John Kern Lane, with a chip and seal project scheduled to enhance the…
Heat dome brings dangerous conditions to Indiana this week
INDIANA – Indiana is bracing for a significant heatwave as a new ‘heat dome’ settles over the Midwest, trapping hot and humid air across the…
Road closure planned for State Road 48 in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN CO.– The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 48 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, July 29,…
