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New Indiana law eases cigar sales and creates opportunities for designated smoking rooms
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun’s recent signing of HEA 1468 introduces significant changes for tobacco sales certificate holders and certain alcoholic beverage permittees in Indiana,…
Up to $100K available from IDEM Community Recycling Grant Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and…
Attorney General Todd Rokita secures protections for Hoosiers’ DNA amid 23andMe bankruptcyÂ
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita continued his leadership in the fight to hold tech companies accountable for consumer privacy today, announcing that the entity…
Nominations open for Bedford Young Professionals “4 Under 40” Awards
BEDFORD – The Bedford Young Professionals (BYP) are calling on the community to recognize Lawrence County’s emerging leaders by submitting nominations for their prestigious “4…
New laws for Indiana
INDIANA – Â In July, several new laws will take effect in Indiana. State Reps. Chris May (R-Bedford) and Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) highlight a few…
Twelve Indiana artists receive micro-support grants to support creative careersÂ
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 12 Indiana artists have received micro-support grants through the Work In Progress Exchange Labs program….
Police Log: July 2, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 1 Incidents – July 1 Incidents – June 30 Accidents – July 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Obituary: Gayle Ann Gibson
Gayle Ann Gibson, 67, of Springville, passed away at her residence. She was born on November 13, 1958, to the late Richard Lundley and Iva…
Anah Hewetson Gouty sworn in as juvenile magistrate of the Lawrence Circuit Court
BEDFORD — The Lawrence Circuit Court is proud to announce the swearing-in of Anah Hewetson Gouty as the Juvenile Magistrate of the court, marking a…
Governor Braun to serve as Parade Marshal for Linton Freedom Festival
LINTON — Indiana Governor Mike Braun is set to lead the 119th Annual Linton Freedom Festival Parade as its Parade Marshal this Friday, July 4th….












