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,…

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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…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures protections for Hoosiers’ DNA amid 23andMe bankruptcy 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita continued his leadership in the fight to hold tech companies accountable for consumer privacy today, announcing that the entity…

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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…

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New laws for Indiana

INDIANA –  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…

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Twelve Indiana artists receive micro-support grants to support creative careers 

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….

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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 –…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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