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“Forest Bathing” program offers mindful nature experience
BLOOMINGTON — A unique wellness program called “Forest Bathing” is inviting residents to improve their mental and physical health by immersing themselves in nature. Led…
First responders honored for saving man’s life
SALEM — Three Washington County first responders were honored with a Certificate of Meritorious Service by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement…
Hardin Ridge, Fourwinds Marina struck by storms; First responders tackle storm damage, rescue missions
BLOOMINGTON – First responders were kept busy Saturday and Sunday morning by severe storms, which caused a tree to fall on a person at Hardin…
Orange County traffic stop leads to OWI arrest
FRENCH LICK – On Sunday morning, August 17, Trooper Noah Ewing and Trooper Nathan Teusch were working State Road 56 in French Lick when they…
Child molestation charges dismissed against Salem man
SALEM — A 35-year-old Salem man arrested earlier this month on child molestation charges has been released after the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the…
Bedford Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders at 109th Annual Dinner
BEDFORD — The Bedford Chamber of Commerce celebrated community impact Thursday night at its 109th Annual Dinner, held at Lawrence County Fairgrounds Expo Hall, bringing…
SERVPRO Awards $500 in school supplies to two area schools
BEDFORD — SERVPRO of Bloomington and SERVPRO of Lawrence, Owen, Greene, and Martin Counties have announced the winners of their annual school supplies giveaway, with…
BNL’s Performing Arts Center to be named to honor local musician and community music education pioneer Guy Rumsey
BEDFORD— Bedford North Lawrence High School will honor its first orchestra director, Guy Rumsey, by naming its Performance Arts Center after him during a dedication…
The Lawrence County Coalition Against Domestic Violence launches 2025 Purple Pumpkin Project for domestic violence awareness
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Coalition Against Domestic Violence will once again turn the community purple this October with the annual Purple Pumpkin Project, a…
Celebrating 90 years of Social Security: Strengthening our legacy, transforming our future
This year marks a remarkable milestone in our nation’s history, the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Administration (SSA)! Since the Social Security Act was…
