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Indiana Chamber Comments at legislative session midpoint
INDIANAPOLIS— Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders assesses the first half of activity as we reach the midpoint of the 2025 legislative session:…
Senator Jim Banks at CPAC: “The Golden Age of America Means the Death of DEI”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), who founded the Anti-Woke Caucus in the House last congress, delivered a speech at CPAC on defeating wokeness. Below…
Refusing to back down: Advocates keep fighting for reproductive health access in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS– On Thursday, February 20, 2025, advocates, lawmakers, and community members gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for the Indiana Reproductive Health and Access Coalition’s Lobby…
Obituary: Rebecca L. Vincent
October 18, 1955 – February 20, 2025 Rebecca L. Vincent, 69, of Owensburg, passed away at her residence at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20,…
Mitchell woman arrested for OWI, meth possession after found sleeping in car
BEDFORD – A Mitchell woman was arrested on alcohol and meth charges after being found sleeping in the car. Miranda L. Abel, 35, was arrested…
Bedford teen arrested for OWI after wrong-way driving incident
BEDFORD–A Bedford teen was arrested early Saturday morning on multiple charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, including OWI endangerment and Illegal consumption. …
Obituary: Susan Elaine (Smith) Sowders
August 16, 1951 – February 19, 2025 Susan Elaine (Smith) Sowders, 73, of Bedford, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at…
Obituary: Nina Blanche Newlin Lewis
September 26, 1921 – February 18, 2025 Nina Blanche Newlin Lewis, 103, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by family at home in…
Bedford man arrested after accused of sending intimidating text messages
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing a charge of intimidation, a Class A misdemeanor, after allegedly sending threatening text messages to a local youth….












