Lawrence County Community Foundation awards $86,972 in Boost and Impact Grants

LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) Board of Directors awarded $76,511 in Impact Grants to nineteen non-profit agencies through the 2025 LCCF Open…

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Strassenfest offers historic train rides and more on August 2

JASPER— Visitors to this year’s Jasper Strassenfest can step back in time with a variety of local heritage experiences on Saturday, August 2, including historic…

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COSMOS Report highlights student successes and expanding career pathways

MITCHELL— The Collaboration of Shoals, Mitchell, and Orleans Schools (COSMOS) is celebrating a year of growth, innovation, and student achievement, according to its newly released…

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“Parents, Don’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Importance of Self-Care Amid Busy Family Life”

INDIANA- Let’s just get straight to the point. Being a parent is hard. It often requires putting all your needs aside to make sure your…

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Mitchell man accused of violating protection orders involving children

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. (AP) — A Mitchell man, William Tolbert, 33, is facing a misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy after allegedly violating court-ordered protection…

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Orleans Town Officials issue reminder on trash pick-up procedures

ORLEANS- Orleans Town officials wish to remind residents that Rumpke will not empty any type of blue barrels and/or containers that are not proper trash…

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Lawrence County Community Foundation awards grant to Pleasant Run Park for field upgrades

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) has awarded a Heltonville Heritage Grant to Pleasant Run Park for the replacement of fencing on its…

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The 4th Annual Cement City Cruise-In is July 19: Get revved up for a good cause

MITCHELL— Car enthusiasts and community members are revving up for the 4th Annual Cement City Cruise-In, set for Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m….

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Bloomington announces availability of 2025-2026 neighborhood residential parking permits

BLOOMINGTON- The City of Bloomington residential parking permits for 2025-2026 are now available for purchase online. Residents in Neighborhood Parking Zones 1-6 & 9-11 may…

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Governor Braun ends DEI initiatives, prioritizes “Level playing field of merit, excellence, and innovation”

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today released a report on his administration’s progress to replace the divisive DEI political ideology with the level playing field of MEI…

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