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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…
Gresham Road closed today for pipe replacement
MITCHELL – Gresham Road is temporarily closed today so the Lawrence County Highway Department can replace pipes. The road is expected to reopen by the…
Social Security Dissolves Duplicative Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration announced on Tuesday the closing of a component within the agency, the Office of Civil Rights and Equal…
Obituary: Misty Dawn Sheetz
February 20, 1969 – February 19, 2025 Misty Dawn Sheetz, 55, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born February 20, 1969, in…
Ice fisherman rescued from Lee Lake in Vigo County
VIGO CO. – An ice fisherman was rescued after falling through the ice on Lee Lake on Saturday. The fisherman, Travis Hunt, 53, of Terre…
Coming home: Time Magazine Woman of the Year Amanda Zurawaski coming to Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON– Fort Wayne native Amanda Zurawaski, just named to Time magazine’s list of 2025 Women of the Year, is coming back home to help raise awareness…
