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Watch party at the library: Preserve Smart
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library will host a “watch party” on Monday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The session, titled…
Bedford man arrested for battery of endangered adult after alleged confrontation
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody last Wednesday afternoon following a physical altercation that left a wheelchair-bound man injured. Bryan D. Staggs,…
Dr. Justin Ross to discuss Indiana’s Property Tax Reform and Orange County’s local impact
ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Economic Development Partnership is hosting a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 31, regarding the impacts of Indiana’s Property Tax…
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting on jail staffing
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has scheduled a special meeting for Friday, March 13th, to address urgent personnel needs within the county’s correctional system….
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Department of Indiana sign landmark Memorandum of Agreement
INDIANA – In a significant step towards enhancing support for Indiana’s veteran community, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the American Legion Department of…
City of Bloomington offers grant funding up to $25,000 for solar, energy efficiency, & lightingÂ
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for the 2026 Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Grant Program. This program provides technical assistance…
Mitchell man faces multiple felony charges including sexual misconduct with a minor
MITCHELL — A local man is facing several serious felony charges, including sexual misconduct with a minor and aggravated strangulation, following an investigation by the…
Cooking Up Great Futures: New fundraiser invites community to the kitchen for local youth
BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County invites community members and local businesses to learn more about a new fundraiser to support…
Martin County celebrates 31st Annual Ag Day at 4-H Fairgrounds
LOOGOOTEE — The heart of Martin County’s agricultural community will come together this Saturday for the 31st Annual Martin County Ag Day. The event, a…
Loogootee Fire Department receives $500 boost for safety education trailer
LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Fire Department (LFD) is one step closer to modernizing its most vital community outreach tool, thanks to a recent $500 donation…












