Barbie® introduces the first Autistic Barbie, championing representation for children through play

NATIONWIDE – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has officially expanded its most diverse line of dolls with the debut of the first-ever autistic Barbie®. Unveiled today,…

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Serving Hope fundraiser returns with goal of $25,000 for Hope Resource Center, dine at local restaurants and support local families

BEDFORD — Local churches and restaurants across Bedford will once again partner later this month for Serving Hope, a multi-night fundraiser benefiting Hope Resource Center….

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Governor Mike Braun to deliver State of the State address on Wednesday; Property taxes and government efficiency top agenda

INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun is set to deliver his 2026 State of the State address this Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Speaking…

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13th Annual Goundhog Day Celebration returns to Hope

HOPE — The residents of Hope are preparing to dust off their top hats and formal wear as the town’s most famous furry resident, Hope…

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Neighborhood dispute leads to stalking charges against Bedford woman

BEDFORD — A Bedford woman is facing criminal charges after month long neighborhood dispute allegedly escalated into a pattern of harassment and surveillance, according to…

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Monroe County Board of Health cancels January meeting; Releases 2026 schedule

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Board of Health has officially canceled its upcoming meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026. The board did not…

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Purdue ranks first in research expenditures among Indiana universities

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University continues to cement its place as one of the nation’s leading research universities, with the latest national data placing its…

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Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees to undergo annual reorganization at Monday meeting

MITCHELL– The Mitchell Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees will convene tonight, January 12, 2026, for a pivotal regular session focused on the annual reorganization…

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Republican candidates lead new filings as 2026 primary election ballot takes shape

LAWRENCE COUNTY — The field for the 2026 primary election continued to expand Friday as several new Republican candidates submitted their paperwork at the Lawrence…

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Check Your Holiday Gifts: Dozens of dangerous toys, clothing, and home items recalled in December 

INDIANA – With the end of the holiday season, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Hoosiers to check recently purchased items and gifts for safety recalls and to take immediate action if…

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