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Study finds Indiana ranks sixth nationally for highest SSI benefits per recipient
INDIANA – A new study conducted by Simmrin Law Group reveals that Indiana provides the sixth-highest average Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payout per recipient among all…
Groundbreaking held for Oak Street Village: New apartments and childcare coming to Loogootee
LOOGOOTEE – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for Oak Street Village, a new development poised to enhance housing and childcare options in Loogootee…
Woman arrested after accusations of using shock collars, removing toenails, and burning her children
PAOLI – The Paoli Police Department arrested Rachelle Lynn McCarter Kitchell on a felony arrest warrant issued by the Sullivan Circuit Court on Friday, July 18….
Daviess Community Hospital sustains water damage during severe storm
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital experienced water damage on Thursday following a severe storm that impacted the area. The majority of the damage was concentrated…
INDOT announces significant changes to Community Crossings Matching Grant program and federal funding requirements
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) today released crucial updates affecting all recipients of U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) funding, along with substantial…
Police Log: July 21, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 20 Incidents – July 20 Incidents – July 19 Accidents – July 20 Accidents – July 19 Lawrence County…
Conservation Resource Fair coming to Downtown Washington Farmers Market
WASHINGTON – The Daviess-Martin CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) is teaming up with the Downtown Washington Farmers Market to host a special Conservation Resource…
UPS offers voluntary severance to drivers amidst major network restructuring
INDIANA – Package delivery giant UPS announced Friday, July 18, a new “US Driver Voluntary Severance Plan (DVSP),” offering financial incentives to full-time drivers who…
Lane closures planned for State Road 162 in Dubois County
DUBOIS CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces intermittent lane closures for State Road 162 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Monday, July…
Sparklight Awards $4,200 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Team OC
PAOLI – Teens navigating challenging circumstances will benefit from a $4,200 grant awarded to Team OC by Sparklight® through its Charitable Giving Fund. The funding bolsters the nonprofit’s…
