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Obituary: Jim Lee Fink
June 17, 1964 – October 27, 2025 Jim Lee Fink, 61, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away at his residence in Bedford on October 27, 2025. …
SNAP benefit changes won’t affect North Lawrence students’ free school meals
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) assures parents and guardians that the potential end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective November 1, 2025,…
Washington man charged with 11 felony counts in child sexual miscounduct case
WASHINGTON — A Washington man has been arrested and formally charged with multiple felony counts following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, the Washington Police…
Obituary: Donna Joyce Landers
August 5, 1952 – October 29, 2025 Donna Joyce Landers, 73, of Springville, passed away at 10:27 am on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at IU…
Indiana State Library’s digital archives offer unique glimpse into the past with rare newspaper recipes
INDIANA – The Indiana State Library’s Digital Collections contain a selection of vintage newspapers that can’t be found anywhere else. Among the community events and…
Indiana DNR brings back ‘Happy Little (Virtual) 5K’ for 2026
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF) have opened registration for the fourth annual Happy Little (Virtual) 5K,…
Sandhill Crane Saturdays return to Jasper-Pulaski FWA
WHEATFIELD—Nature enthusiasts and bird watchers have a unique opportunity to witness the spectacular sandhill crane migration this fall at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area…
Fall fish stocking underway across Indiana waters
STATEWIDE—The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is carrying out its annual fall fish stocking program, introducing thousands of catchable-sized fish into more than 130…
FDA moves to slash drug costs by streamlining biosimilar approvals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced significant policy changes on Wednesday aimed at accelerating the approval of biosimilars—the cheaper, “generic” alternatives to…
Call for presenters announced for regional safety conference
CROWN POINT — Safety experts will have the opportunity to share their insights and help elevate safety excellence in the workplace during the Northwest Indiana Business…












