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COSMOS Report highlights student successes and expanding career pathways
MITCHELL— The Collaboration of Shoals, Mitchell, and Orleans Schools (COSMOS) is celebrating a year of growth, innovation, and student achievement, according to its newly released…
“Parents, Don’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Importance of Self-Care Amid Busy Family Life”
INDIANA- Let’s just get straight to the point. Being a parent is hard. It often requires putting all your needs aside to make sure your…
Mitchell man accused of violating protection orders involving children
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. (AP) — A Mitchell man, William Tolbert, 33, is facing a misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy after allegedly violating court-ordered protection…
Orleans Town Officials issue reminder on trash pick-up procedures
ORLEANS- Orleans Town officials wish to remind residents that Rumpke will not empty any type of blue barrels and/or containers that are not proper trash…
Lawrence County Community Foundation awards grant to Pleasant Run Park for field upgrades
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) has awarded a Heltonville Heritage Grant to Pleasant Run Park for the replacement of fencing on its…
The 4th Annual Cement City Cruise-In is July 19: Get revved up for a good cause
MITCHELL— Car enthusiasts and community members are revving up for the 4th Annual Cement City Cruise-In, set for Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m….
Bloomington announces availability of 2025-2026 neighborhood residential parking permits
BLOOMINGTON- The City of Bloomington residential parking permits for 2025-2026 are now available for purchase online. Residents in Neighborhood Parking Zones 1-6 & 9-11 may…
Governor Braun ends DEI initiatives, prioritizes “Level playing field of merit, excellence, and innovation”
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today released a report on his administration’s progress to replace the divisive DEI political ideology with the level playing field of MEI…
Combating Negative Self-Talk in Children: Mental Health Professional Offers Tips for Parents and Educators
INDIANA- As a school-based mental health professional, I have observed that many students come into my office and talk negatively about themselves. They might say…
Bedford woman arrested for OWI, drug possession following traffic stop
BEDFORD— A Bedford woman was arrested late Wednesday night on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated and drug possession, after police say she ran a…
