USDA cuts funding for Local Food for Schools Program, sparking concern

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated its Local Food for Schools program. This move has sparked concern among education officials…

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New model employee policies handbook covers latest Info

INDIANAPOLIS—Clear employee policies are the foundation for building a workplace culture that is compliant with ever-changing laws and regulations. The Indiana Chamber is helping employers…

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Obituary: Jimmy ‘Jim’ Burton Peters

March 30, 1937 – March 19, 2025 Jimmy ‘Jim’ Burton Peters, 87, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:54 a.m., surrounded by…

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Obituary: James ‘Jim’ A. Veen Jr.

January 28, 1961 – March 18, 2025 James ‘Jim’ A. Veen Jr., 64, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Indiana University Health…

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Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals

ARLINGTON, VA. — Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like…

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President Trump to sign an executive order today to shut down the U.S. Department of Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday directing the U.S. Education Department to develop a plan for its shutdown,…

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Police Log: March 20, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – March 19 Incidents – March 18 Accidents – March 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – March 20 Arrests –…

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Former Martinsville substitute teacher faces expanded child abuse charges

MARTINSVILLE – Brittany Fortinberry, 31, a former substitute teacher for Martinsville Schools, now faces significantly expanded charges of child sexual abuse. New court documents reveal…

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Obituary: Anthony Gene Flynn

December 25, 1954 – March 16, 2025 Anthony Gene Flynn, 71, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his residence after…

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Short pursuit ends in arrest near Dunreith

HENRY CO. – A short vehicle pursuit ended in an arrest this morning after an orange Harley Davidson motorcycle fled from Indiana State Police troopers…

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