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From Beyoncé to Boy Bands: Pop culture dictates first names of ‘Generation Beta’
NATIONWIDE — The first cohort of babies categorized as Generation Beta is entering the world, and their names are being chosen less by tradition and…
Third grade reading retention soars under new Indiana law: Over 3,000 students held back
INDIANA—A new state law requiring third-grade promotion to be tied to reading proficiency has led to a significant increase in the number of students repeating…
Sound of the Swarm concludes its historic season with strong national showing
MITCHELL— The Mitchell Jr/Sr High School “Sound of the Swarm” Marching Band has wrapped up a truly historic season, culminating in a strong performance at…
Duke Energy wins approval for $3.3 billion Cayuga coal-to-gas conversion, rate hikes loom
INDIANA — The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has approved Duke Energy’s $3.3 billion financing plan to convert two coal-powered units at its oldest facility,…
Woman fires gun into the ground in effort to silence neighbor’s children
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was arrested Sunday evening on felony charges after allegedly firing a handgun multiple times near a neighbor’s children and subsequently…
Columbus Municipal Airport secures $29 million for iconic new control tower
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Municipal Airport has announced that it has secured 100 percent of the necessary funding to construct a state-of-the-art new air traffic…
Dan Bortner recognized with Distinguished Awards at Hoosier Trails Council event
BEDFORD — Community members, Scouting families, and local leaders gathered this week as the Hoosier Trails Council hosted its annual Salute to Scouting event, where…
Air travel chaos escalates: Daily cancellations top 2,000 as government shutdown grips nation
NATIONWIDE — The severe disruption to air travel escalated sharply over the weekend as the government shutdown continued to strain air traffic control staffing, leading…
Nationwide Alert: Over 3,000 bottles of Tylenol recalled due to ‘defective container’
INDIANA—Consumers across Indiana and the nation are being urged to check their medicine cabinets following a nationwide recall of over 3,000 bottles of Extra Strength…
L.I.F.E. to host 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasia fundraiser Saturday Dec. 6
BEDFORD — Lawrence InterFaith Endeavor (L.I.F.E.) will hold its 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasia at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds, 11265 U.S. Highway 50 W. Doors…
