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Mitchell man arrested in connection with reported theft
MITCHELL– A Mitchell man is facing theft charges following an investigation into a complaint of stolen property and a reported drugging incident at a local…
Domestic dispute lands man in jail on strangulation charge
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation into a reported physical domestic dispute that occurred on April 24, 2025, landing charges against…
Bedford Robotics team hosts Pasta Dinner to fund State Championship pursuit
BEDFORD—The CTF robotics team, the capstone group of the 4-H Club Superior STEAM, is hosting a pasta fundraising dinner to support its journey to a…
Superior STEAM 4-H Club dominates robotics challenge for second consecutive year
BEDFORD—Superior STEAM, a prominent youth development program through the Lawrence County Purdue 4-H Extension Office, once again showcased the exceptional talent of its young members…
Bloomington Arts Commission announces 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant Cycle
BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the City of Bloomington, has announced its 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant cycles to support local artists. Grants are up…
Public invited to comment on State’s 2026 Air Monitoring Plans
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) invites the public to review and comment on the proposed 2026 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, which…
Driver arrested in Oolitic on OWI charges after traffic stop
OOLITIC– A driver was arrested early Tuesday in Oolitic after an Indiana State Police trooper suspected operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Zhenia Maksimov, 33, of…
Vigo County Health Department offers free tire disposal for Greene County storm victims
GREENE CO. – To assist Greene County residents with community restoration following recent severe storms, the Vigo County Health Department (VCHD) will be accepting tires…
Nezmdi baby swings recalled due to suffocation and injury risks
INDIANA—Nezmdi baby swings, sold online through Amazon, have been recalled nationwide due to multiple safety hazards, including a risk of suffocation and serious injury or…
Secretary Rollins applauds President Trump’s leadership to Make America Healthy Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report at…
