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What is Agape House: Lawrence County’s in-between home for foster kids
LAWRENCE CO. – The Agape House has been around since 2021, and before then, they operated as a foster closet for foster children in need…
Bloomington man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child in his care
INDIANAPOLIS – Joshua Ray Vestal, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child….
KinderFarms recalling pain and fever meds for children
INDIANA – A nationally sold children’s pain relief KinderFarms is being recalled due to instability in acetaminophen, an active ingredient in the company’s product. KinderFarms, LLC, has…
Spider Creek Pump Station and Storage payment approved
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission approved the payment of Lochmueller Group Invoice No. 313284 for $108,476.28 for the Bedford Spider Creek Pump Station…
Friends of Spring Mill awarded $3,000 surprise grant
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Community Foundation awarded its 7th surprise grant last week to Friends of Spring Mill, an organization of volunteers dedicated…
Senator Koch: General Assembly kicks off the 2024 session
STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana…
IU Health Foundation grant supports Centerstone
BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday, Nov. 16, IU Health and Centerstone members gathered in Bloomington to commemorate a $400,000 grant focused on helping individuals facing mental…
Passenger was found with meth and marijuana and was detained
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on drug charges after a Bedford Police officer stopped his vehicle on Saturday, November 18th, for speeding on…
Local schools recipients of Competitive Science of Reading grant
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Competitive Science of Reading Grant. Nearly $15 million was awarded…
State Rep. Chris May comments on Statehouse Organization Day
INDIANAPOLIS – This week, Hoosier lawmakers gathered at the Statehouse in Indianapolis for Organization Day, the official start of the 2024 legislative session. The session…
