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Woman commits numerous probation violations; sentenced to prison
BEDFORD — A Mitchell woman, Abby D. Achelpohl, 33, was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction after she committed multiple probation violations. Lawrence Superior…
Mitchell promotes two police officers, swears in new merit board member
MITCHELL — On September 4, the City of Mitchell Police Department announced the promotion of two of its officers and welcomed a new member to…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County hiring youth development professionals
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is seeking applicants for part-time positions aimed at supporting after-school programs for local students. The…
Energy Assistance Applications open October 1 with in-person help
INDIANA — The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) will begin accepting applications for the 2025–2026 season starting October 1. The program is designed to help eligible…
State Road 56 to close west of Salem for a bridge deck overlay project over Mill Creek
WASHINGTON CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to close State Road 56 over Mill Creek on or after Thursday, September…
Heltonville man sentenced to 20 years for burglary and habitual offender status
BEDFORD — A Heltonville man, Bradley D. Carter, 36, was sentenced to 20 years in the Indiana Department of Correction on September 3, 2025, after…
Seymour officials urge proper disposal of needles after hazardous finds in recycling
SEYMOUR — City workers in Seymour are warning residents to properly dispose of medical waste after several needles and related items were recently discovered in…
Governor Braun visits record-setting swamp chestnut oak tree in Jennings County
JENNINGS CO. — Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently visited a national champion swamp chestnut oak tree located on a family farm in Crothersville, Jennings County….
Indiana to fly flags at half-staff for Patriot Day
INDIANA — Indiana Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags across the state be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, in observance of Patriot…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County invites teens to join dynamic after-school program at Teen Center
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is inviting area teens to join its Teen Center program this school year, offering daily…
