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Daviess County Hospital has three new officers
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital has three new police officers on its security team to enhance the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Officers Matthew…
Loretta Rush reappointed as Indiana Chief Justice
INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, August 21, the Judicial Nominating Commission unanimously voted to reappoint Loretta Rush as Chief Justice of Indiana. The four other justices—Mark…
Hope Rally is Friday at Bedford First Assembly Church
BEDFORD – Hope Resources is hosting its Hope Rally on Friday, August 23. The event will be held at the Bedford First Assembly Church at…
Scarecrow call-out at Prophetstown State Park
WEST LAFAYETTE – Prophetstown State Park invites you to create your one-of-a-kind scarecrow for the 15th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Oct. 1–Nov. 4. Support your local community, highlight…
Mitchell Community Schools 2025 Budget Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27
MITCHELL – Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will hold its 2025 Budget Hearing on Tuesday, August 27. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in…
Obituary: James Stanley Mundy Sr.
October 24, 1938 – August 19, 2024 James Stanley Mundy, Sr., 85, of Mitchell, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. Born October…
Deadly Frankenstein drug wreaking havoc in Indiana
INDIANA – A new drug called Nitazene, more potent than morphine, heroin, and fentanyl, has appeared in Indiana. It was recently connected to a fatal…
Leadership Lawrence County is now accepting applications for 2024-2025
BEDFORD—First started in 1986, Leadership Lawrence County is focused on encouraging civic engagement and building community leaders. Leadership Lawrence County meets one day a month…
Obituary: Kathy I. Perkins
April 25, 1959 – August 19, 2024 Kathy I. Perkins, 65, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 12:59 p.m. at IU…
Centers for Disease Control issues health alert for Indiana on Parvovirus B-19
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert for health officials in Indiana and the U.S. regarding an unusually high number…












