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Orleans Street Department begins hanging ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners ahead of Veterans Day
ORLEANS — Orleans town crews are hard at work this week installing custom “Hometown Heroes” banners along Maple Street (State Road 37) as the community…
North Lawrence Community Schools invites public to Fall Community School Tours
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) is inviting parents, district residents, and community members to participate in a series of community school tours scheduled…
Attorney General Todd Rokita backs DOJ election monitors for Nov. 3, citing illegal voting charges
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement welcoming the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to send election monitors to Indiana on November…
Lawrence County Early Voting Hours continues as November General Election approaches
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Early voting for the upcoming 2026 General Election is officially underway across Lawrence County, offering residents multiple opportunities to cast their ballots…
Orleans Street Department begins routine water main and hydrant flushing
ORLEANS — The Orleans Town Street Department will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the week of Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30, 2026,…
Local authorities and FBI continue investigation into threat against Brownstown Central High School student
BROWNSTOWN — Law enforcement agencies and federal partners are continuing their joint investigation into a threat of violence directed at a Brownstown Central High School…
Lawrence County Highway Department announces temporary closure on Leatherwood Road for culvert replacement
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Highway Department will temporarily close sections of Leatherwood Road on Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to conduct…
IU Health Emergency Medicine expert shares safety tips ahead of Halloween and IU football game festivities
BLOOMINGTON — With both Halloween celebrations and an Indiana University home football game set for Saturday, October 31, 2026, healthcare experts at IU Health are…
CDC study ranks Indiana 21st nationally for binge drinking as public health concerns persist
INDIANA — A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study places Indiana 21st in the nation for adult binge drinking, with approximately 16.5%…
Stage set for State Marching Band Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s premier high school marching bands are preparing for the ultimate showcase as the 2026 Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Open Class…
