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Orleans crews working on water main break
ORLEANS – Orleans Town Crews are working currently working to repair a broken water line downtown on West Jefferson Street near the Chamber Office on…
Governor appoints Mike Smith commissioner of Indiana Department of Transportation as Commissioner Joe McGuinness steps down
INDIANA — Joe McGuinness has notified Gov. Eric J. Holcomb that he is stepping down from his role as the commissioner of the Indiana Department…
Two arrested after a drug investigation in Washington
WASHINGTON – A drug investigation in Washington landed two in jail and more than a pound of meth off the streets. The investigation was conducted…
West Boggs Park Superintendent Jameson Hibbs stepping down
LOOGOOTEE – West Boggs Park Superintendent Jameson Hibbs has announced that he is stepping away from the position. Hibbs has served in that capacity for…
A commercial turkey farm in Dubois County tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza
DUBOIS CO. – The Indiana State Board of Animal Health has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry…
Ohio man dies after falling through the roof at Columbus Sam’s Club
COLUMBUS – An Ohio man died after falling nearly 30-feet through a skylight at the Columbus Sam’s Club store Tuesday afternoon. Columbus Fire Department firefighters…
Arrest made when Bedford man steals cordless phone and violates protective order
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested Wednesday when Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a residence on Bud Ikerd Road after a report…
Mark your calendar for 2022 Free Fishing Days
INDIANA – This year’s four Free Fishing Days are May 1, June 4–5, and Sept. 24. Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission provides updates to future economic planning
LAWRENCE COUNTY – During the Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission meeting Thursday morning, the commission shared Marshall Township TIF project updates as well as plans with…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission provides updates to Marshall Township TIF fund projects
LAWRENCE COUNTY – During the Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission meeting Thursday morning, the commission discussed an update to MOU’s from the Marshall Township TIF. A…