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Monroe County YMCA announces 2025 Corporate Challenge to boost wellness and community support
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County YMCA is set to host its annual Corporate Challenge, an Olympics-style wellness event for businesses and organizations in Monroe County…
Search is on for Indiana’s next iconic Christmas Tree as part of Christmas in July campaign
INDIANAPOLIS — The team behind the popular Christmas Gift + Hobby Show is spreading holiday cheer early this year with a festive Christmas in July…
Orleans urges resident cooperation in mosquito control efforts
ORLEANS – The Town of Orleans is reminding residents to actively participate in mosquito control efforts to enhance general public health and safety. The town…
Police find vehicle stopped in roadway, OWI charges made
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and OWI per se after his…
Recall issued for Michelin CrossClimate 2 Tires due to missing DOT symbol
INDIANA – Centropneus SRL (Centropneus) has initiated a recall for certain Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires, size 255/60R18 112V XL. The recall is due to the…
UPDATE: Closure planned on U.S. 31 in Jackson County
JACKSON CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to close U.S. 31 over Lewis Branch on or after Monday, July 28,…
Family seeks cards for beloved former librarian Sandra Bartlett
BEDFORD – The family of Mrs. Sandra Bartlett, a cherished former librarian who dedicated over four decades to educating children in Lawrence County schools, is…
Summer Lunch Rush announces newest batch of winners
BEDFORD – The “Summer Lunch Rush” promotion, organized by WQRK, WBIW, and LiteFM, has announced its latest set of winners following Wednesday’s event at the…
Lawrence County Economic Growth Council earns national recognition for rural workforce innovation at Federal Reserve Bank’s Summit
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County has garnered national attention for its innovative rural workforce programs, with Joe Timbrook, Director of Career Development for the Lawrence…
Woman reports being shoved at funeral; suspect arrested for battery
BEDFORD – A Bedford woman, Chasity Morgan Turpen, 35, was arrested on a charge of battery after an alleged physical altercation at a funeral service….












