Indiana approves Student-Centered K-12 Accountability Model with unanimous support

INDIANA – After eight months of stakeholder feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) today unanimously approved the final K-12 accountability rule, which focuses on…

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Jackson County Chamber to host annual golf tournament May 22

SEYMOUR — The Jackson County Chamber will host its annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 22, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. This year’s event…

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department hiring merit deputy

PAOLI — The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for a merit deputy position. The position offers a starting salary of $52,132 per year,…

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Bedford man arrested for OWI and driving while suspended after crossing center line violation

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody early Thursday morning after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputy observed him allegedly driving left of center…

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Sen. Koch welcomes local students to Statehouse as Senate pages

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages.  Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring…

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Lawrence and Orange County 4-H to host Youth Dining Etiquette experience

BEDFORD — Lawrence and Orange County 4-H are partnering to provide local youth with a unique professional development opportunity through a “Dining Etiquette Experience” scheduled…

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Flood Warning issued for Central and Southern Indiana rivers as heavy rain triggers rise

INDIANA — The National Weather Service has extended flood warnings to include additional rivers in central and southern Indiana as heavy rainfall continues to saturate…

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Gov. Mike Braun awards Coach Curt Cignetti Indiana’s highest honor

INDIANA – Today, Governor Mike Braun honored Indiana University football Coach Curt Cignetti for his inspirational leadership and service to the state of Indiana with…

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Four arrested following Seymour burglary investigation

SEYMOUR — A unique sequence of events involving a proactive traffic stop and a delayed crime report has led to the arrest of four individuals…

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Jasper Rubber to close operations in April, Hundreds of jobs lost

JASPER — A long-standing employer in Dubois County is set to close its doors permanently this spring, leaving hundreds of local workers facing an uncertain…

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