Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marte issues response to AG Rokita’s social media post.

BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back against public claims made by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who criticized the agency for releasing…

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Mitchell Community Schools Board to hold executive session and monthly meeting July 14

MITCHELL— The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, beginning with an executive session…

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Monroe County Health Department encourages MMR vaccination amid measles cases in nearby Putnam County

BLOOMINGTON- While there are currently no reported measles cases in Monroe County, the Monroe County Health Department strongly encourages MMR vaccination for Monroe County residents…

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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…

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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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