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Police Log: February 26, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – February 25 Incidents – February 24 Accidents – February 25 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 26 Incidents –…
Former teacher faces additional sexual misconduct charges after another student comes forward
MARTINSVILLE – A 31-year-old former Martinsville teacher, previously charged with sending harmful material to students, now faces multiple sexual misconduct charges involving at least five…
Jasper man arrested on alcohol charges after driving erratically
DUBOIS CO. – A 55-year-old Jasper man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following an erratic driving incident on State Road 162 on Friday, February…
Vincennes man arrested on multiple charges involving inappropriate contact with a minor
WASHINGTON– A Vincennes man was arrested Monday, February 24, 2025, after an investigation revealed he had inappropriate contact with a minor. The Washington Police Department…
Ferdinand man arrested after driving over three times over the legal limit
JASPER– A Ferdinand man was arrested Monday afternoon after being pulled over with a blood alcohol level over three times the legal limit. Jasper Police…
Daviess Community Hospital names Dave Graber as Chief Operating Officer
WASHINGTON— Daviess Community Hospital has appointed Dave Graber as its new Chief Operating Officer. Graber, who previously served as the Executive Director of Growth and…
White River Humane Society to host ‘Bone Appetit’ fundraiser on April 12
BEDFORD – The White River Humane Society has announced its upcoming “Bone Appetit” fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Lawrence County…
Oolitic Town Council will meet in executive session on Friday
OOLITIC – The Oolitic Town Council will meet in an executive session on Friday, February 28. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the…
Social Security announces expedited retroactive payments and higher monthly benefits for millions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration announced it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people whose…
Gov. Mike Braun invites applicants to the Indiana Governor’s Fellowship program
NDIANA— Governor Mike Braun announced that applications for the 2025–2026 Governor’s Fellowship will be accepted until March 24, 2025. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective…
