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Martin County Community Foundation injects nearly $200K into local nonprofits; Director Curt Johnson announces retirement
LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Community Foundation (MCCF) concluded 2025 with a significant surge in local investment, awarding nearly $200,000 in grants during the final…
Senator Banks calls for investigation into illegal alien trucking networks in Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek Barrs for an immediate investigation into potential…
Bedford woman charged with OWI following admission of mixing alcohol and drugs
BEDFORD — A local woman faces multiple charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after a high-speed pursuit early Saturday morning led to a specialized…
Loogootee Police investigate reports of suspicious male in vehicle approaching children
LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Police Department has increased neighborhood patrols following a concerning report of a suspicious encounter involving a child on the city’s west…
Indiana Chamber connects local students to business-backed high school courses, credentials and skills
INDIANA — Leaders from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and College Board have announced their collaboration to bring new career courses into high school classrooms across the state. The…
Senator Young discusses AI, manufacturing and Crane’s role in Lawrence County during sit-down with Dan Bortner at StoneGate
BEDFORD – Todd Young discussed federal policy priorities and their local impact during a one-on-one conversation on Thursday with Dan Bortner, CEO of the Lawrence…
215 students to compete in Fifth Annual OCU Scholastic contest
OAKLAND CITY – A total of 215 students representing 11 area high schools will gather at Oakland City University on Friday, February 27, for the…
Bedford man facing new felony charges after arrest on active warrant
BEDFORD — A routine patrol on Friday led to the arrest of a local man after a Bedford Police officer recognized him as an individual…
Oolitic Town Council to hold special session for ordinance vote
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has announced a special public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The session will convene at 6:30 p.m….
Orleans prepares for 56th Annual Dogwood Festival: A tribute to “America 250”
ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is finalizing preparations for the 56th Anniversary of the Dogwood Festival, scheduled to run from April 18 through…
