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Cook and use candles with caution on Valentine’s Day Â
INDIANA— To keep the spark alive safely this Valentine’s Day, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) encourages extra caution when cooking and using candles to celebrate the holiday. According to NFPA,…
Third victim dies following suspected arson fire in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — A Monroe County family is mourning the loss of a third family member following a horrific house fire on January 18 that investigators…
USDA resets federal nutrition policy with new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In what federal officials are calling the most significant shift in nutrition policy in decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
Cummins reports record performance in power systems amid strategic pivot in hydrogen
COLUMBUS — Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) reported a complex financial picture for 2025, closing the year with a strong fourth quarter but trailing slightly behind…
Traffic stop leads to two arrests for dealing methamphetamine
BIRDSEYE – Late Wednesday night, February, 4, at approximately 11:12 p.m., Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy and Trooper Nathan Teusch were patrolling State Road 64 near Birdseye when…
Filing period ends for Lawrence County 2026 Primary: See the final candidate list
BEDFORD – The field is officially set for the 2026 Primary Election in Lawrence County. Following the noon deadline today, Feb. 6, the Lawrence County…
Boys & Girls Club to host inaugural cooking fundraiser in Lawrence County
BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County will host its first-ever Stirring Up Great Futures fundraiser and cooking competition, inviting local organizations…
Chamber invites members to host Business After Hours event
BEDFORD – The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to host an upcoming Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, Feb. 19, from…
Comedian Fred Klett will bring the giggles to the Mitchell Opera House on Feb. 14
MITCHELL — Comedian Fred Klett will perform live at the Mitchell Opera House on Feb. 14, bringing his nationally recognized clean stand-up comedy to the…
Mitchell man arrested following intoxicated domestic dispute
MITCHELL — A Saturday night gathering at a Mitchell residence ended in an arrest after police responded to reports of an intoxicated male shoving guests….
