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Shoulder closures planned on I-65 in Jackson County
JACKSON CO. –Â Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Hall Contracting, Inc., is scheduled to begin a small structure drainage project on I-65 just north of Uniontown…
Montgomery man dies after tractor rolls into ditch
DAVIESS CO. – The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday, June 4, near the intersection of County…
Lawrence County 4-H seeks sponsors for 2025 Fair awards
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County 4-H is actively seeking sponsors for its 2025 fair, offering a prime opportunity for individuals and businesses to support local…
Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC names Shane Smith as new CEO
BLOOMFIELD — The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC (UDWI REMC) has announced Shane Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. The…
Diesel Workers Union to hold strike authorization vote following stalled Cummins negotiations
COLUMBUS – The Diesel Workers Union (DWU) is scheduled to conduct a strike authorization vote on Thursday, June 5, and Friday, June 6, according to…
Scam Alert: Fake DMV texts targeting Hoosiers, police warn
INDIANA – The Indiana State Police issued a warning on Wednesday about a scam text message circulating across the state, falsely claiming to be from…
Health Alert issued for organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods due to E. coli risk
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain raw organic ground beef…
Trump reinstates Travel Ban on 12 countries, imposes restrictions on seven others
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the resurrection of a hallmark policy from his first term, declaring that citizens from 12 countries would…
Stress management important for positive mental health
INDIANA – Most people would agree that taking care of our physical health is very important. Taking care of our mental health is equally important,…
Oolitic man sentenced to Department of Corrections for probation violations
BEDFORD – A 38-year-old Oolitic man, Michael Collins, was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections on Thursday, June 5, by Lawrence Superior Court II…
