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Celebrating 40 years of conservation: USDA’s CRP adds 1.78 million acres in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that 1.78 million acres have been accepted into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2025. The…
Conservation Resource Fair coming to Washington Farmers Market
WASHINGTON – The Washington Farmers Market will host a special Conservation Resource Fair next Saturday, September 27, at The Commons Event Pavilion from 8 a.m….
Volunteers needed for Boys and Girls Club Clean-Up Day Nov. 1
BEDFORD — The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County is inviting volunteers to roll up their sleeves and join the Clean Club Crew on…
Becky’s Place Run for Hope 5K set for Thanksgiving Morning in Bedford
BEDFORD — The Becky’s Place Run for Hope 5K will kick off Thanksgiving morning with a family-friendly race on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at the…
Mitchell Community mourns beloved resident
MITCHELL – The Mitchell community is mourning the loss of a well-known and beloved resident, Albert Mesarosh, 87, after his body was recovered from a…
Attorney General Todd Rokita exposes public posts from educators glorifying Charlie Kirk’s assassination
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office is actively reviewing public submissions regarding posts made by educators and administrators that glorified the tragic assassination of Charlie…
Flying the AI Plane: OpenAI’s new guardrails for teens
INDIANA – In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, a familiar metaphor has emerged: developers are building the plane while flying it. This week, one…
Petersburg man arrested for OWI and resisting while operating John Deere tractor in town
PETERSBURG – Thursday night, September 18, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Trooper Sturm stopped the driver of a John Deere tractor pulling a yard trailer on…
Persimmon Festival kicks off THIS Saturday with full day of fun
MITCHELL – The Persimmon Festival officially kicks off on Saturday, September 20, and Mitchell will be buzzing with activity from morning to night. From bargain-hunting…
$500 First Place Prize up for grabs at Bedford’s Cornhole Tournament this Saturday
BEDFORD – Think you’ve got the best cornhole toss in town? Now’s your chance to prove it — and win big. The Bedford Cornhole Tournament…
