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USDA accepts 2.2 million acres through 2026 Conservation Reserve Program enrollment to benefit natural resources, ag operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting 2.2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2026. Through CRP, USDA’s Farm…
Tiny Pillars Preschool announces lower tuition and Open House featuring Kona Ice
BEDFORD — Families searching for an affordable, high-quality preschool experience are invited to learn more about Tiny Pillars Preschool during a Kona Ice Open House…
Sexually violent predator arrested next door to Brownstown daycare after anonymous tip
BROWNSTOWN — A multi-agency compliance investigation into the Jackson County sex offender registry has resulted in the arrest of a convicted sexually violent predator who…
IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday in Northwest Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Northwest Indiana. Ozone levels…
Lawrence County 4-H Fair 2026 kicks off Saturday; Livestock and Grandstand schedules
BEDFORD — The 2026 Lawrence County 4-H Fair kicks off Saturday and runs through July 18, 2026, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. The multi-week celebration…
Short-term closure planned on State Road 356 near Lexington in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 356 over Woods Fork on or after Monday,…
City of Bloomington awards $76,000 to 47 local arts projects
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded $76,000 in Arts Project Grants to a variety of artists, arts organizations, and community groups. The recipients…
Protecting Our Kids: Understanding mandatory reporting and the Child Abuse Hotline in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — According to local officials, child safety remains a paramount priority in Southern Indiana, but keeping vulnerable children safe relies heavily on the…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission to discuss infrastructure and Shell Building strategy
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission is scheduled to convene this Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to address a variety of economic…
Mars Petcare issues recall on Pedigree wet dog food over fraudulent distribution and foreign material risks
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Mars Petcare US, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall for two specific lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck…
