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Trick-or-Treat, then toss and turn: How Halloween wrecks kids’ sleep
INDIANA – Sharing a timely, parent-friendly guide on how Halloween disrupts kids’ sleep and a simple plan to recover by the very next night. Late…
Obituary: Kenneth Dale Jones
January 10, 1956 – October 24, 2025 Kenneth Dale Jones, 69, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025, with…
U.S. Postal Service ready for 2025 holiday season after $20 billion modernization effort
INDIANA—The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is declaring itself more than ready for the 2025 holiday season, citing a $20 billion investment over the past four…
Charging the Crossroads Program Update
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is moving forward with its Charging the Crossroads initiative, a statewide effort to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging…
Man facing stalking, harassment charges after month-long vandalism spree against law officials
LAWRENCE CO. – A month-long investigation into vandalism and harassment targeting a Bedford police officer and a probation officer has led to the arrest of…
Democracy groups to deliver “keep going” care packages to all 50 Indiana state senators ahead of special session
INDIANAPOLIS— On Tuesday morning, volunteers from the All IN For Democracy coalition will deliver care packages to all 50 state senators and key staff on…
Indiana Health officials announce first flu death; Urge Hoosier to take precautions to prevent illness
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season….
Pinhook Road closed Tuesday for culvert replacement
LAWRENCE CO. – Motorists traveling through the Pinhook Road area should plan for a detour tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Lawrence County Highway Department…
Orleans Band Regiment reopens can recycling bin at new location
ORLEANS – The Orleans Band Regiment has announced the successful relocation and reopening of its community can recycling bin, a popular local fundraising initiative. The…
