Lawrence County Treasurer’s Office temporary closure announced for August 5–6

LAWRENCE COUNTY — The local Treasurer’s Office will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, and Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, officials…

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Reps. Erin Houchin, Lucy McBath introduce bipartisan READ Act to strengthen literacy education nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) joined Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral READ Act, legislation to address America’s literacy crisis…

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Mitchell man arrested after allegedly walking into home uninvited, Failing sobriety test

MITCHELL — A Mitchell resident faces felony residential entry and public intoxication charges after allegedly walking uninvited into a neighbor’s home and trying to open…

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Master Trooper Detective Tim Cummins promoted to sergeant

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott has recently announced the promotion of Master Trooper/Detective Tim Cummins to Sergeant. A 1989 graduate of Mooresville…

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18-year-old killed; Three injured in two-vehicle crash south of Bloomington

MONROE COUNTY — An 18-year-old Campbellsburg man died, and three others were injured following a serious two-vehicle collision Monday night south of Bloomington. Deputies with…

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NLCS Superintendent welcomes students back for new school year

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools is welcoming students and families back for the 2026-27 school year with a message of optimism and a renewed…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita leads bipartisan attorneys general letter demanding Congress stand against special interest pressure and keep the THC loophole closed

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today co-led a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general directing lawmakers in Congress to reject efforts to delay implementation…

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Local woman arrested after allegedly blocking Denny’s parking lot traffic, resisting arrest

BEDFORD— A Bedford woman faces criminal charges after allegedly blocking the entrance to a local restaurant parking lot and forcefully pulling away from officers on…

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The first day of school is Wednesday as law enforcement issues bus and roadway safety reminders

BEDFORD — Summer break is officially coming to a close for thousands of students across Lawrence County. Both North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) and Mitchell…

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City of Bloomington releases 2027 Budget Proposal; Public review begins August 17

BLOOMINGTON – The Thomson Administration has submitted the City of Bloomington’s proposed 2027 budget to the Common Council, beginning a public review process that will…

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