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Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford issues urgent appeal for clothing closet donations
BEDFORD — The Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford is calling on the local community for help to restock its clothing closet as summer gets underway….
Health officials highlight critical hygiene steps to prevent the spread of pink eye
INDIANA – Pink eye (conjunctivitis) remains a highly contagious condition, with both viral and bacterial forms spreading rapidly from person to person. Because there is…
FDA approves new over-the-counter Naloxone nasal spray to combat opioid overdose crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Rextovy, another over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal naloxone product, significantly broadening public access to the…
Lawrence County Courts issue urgent warning over phone scam targeting bonded individuals
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Lawrence County Superior Courts 1 and 2 have issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a deceptive new phone scam actively…
Health experts warn against reusing single-use plastic water bottles
INDIANA – With Americans consuming roughly 15.9 billion gallons of bottled water annually, refilling an empty plastic bottle from the tap is a common habit….
AT&T to announce $25,000 community investment, distribute 100 laptops and backpacks at SCCAP
BLOOMINGTON — In a collaborative effort to tackle the digital divide, AT&T representatives will gather at the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) on Wednesday…
New Hope for Families seeking summer volunteers and core supply donations
BLOOMINGTON — Local nonprofit organization New Hope for Families is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the busy summer season, while simultaneously calling…
Applications open for Downtown Paoli Revitalization Grants
PAOLI — Local businesses on the Paoli Square have a new opportunity to upgrade their storefronts, thanks to a grant program launched by the community…
Keeping students engaged in their education
STATEHOUSE – This year, legislators passed a new law prohibiting students from using personal wireless communication devices during the school day. State Reps. Jake Teshka…
Lawrence County Juvenile Probation and commissioners approve site license agreement for emPulse Youth Detention Analytics
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a new data analysis contract for the county’s juvenile justice system during their Tuesday morning meeting. The…
