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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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…












