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President Trump to sign an executive order today to shut down the U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday directing the U.S. Education Department to develop a plan for its shutdown,…
Bedford Firefighter Matthew Wronowicz officially promoted to lieutentant
BEDFORD— The Bedford Board of Works and Safety unanimously approved firefighter Matt Wronowicz’s permanent status as a lieutenant during its meeting at the StoneGate Arts…
Former Martinsville substitute teacher faces expanded child abuse charges
MARTINSVILLE – Brittany Fortinberry, 31, a former substitute teacher for Martinsville Schools, now faces significantly expanded charges of child sexual abuse. New court documents reveal…
Jackson County authorities search for escaped inmate
VALLONIA— The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department issued a public safety notice Wednesday afternoon after an inmate from Edinburgh Correctional Facility walked away from a work…
Men’s Warming Shelter seeks assistance after awning destroyed by storms
BEDFORD— The Men’s Warming Shelter is asking for donations to replace a damaged awning after heavy storms over the weekend. The awning provided essential protection…
The Indiana State Police warn of increasing toll road scams
INDIANA- The Indiana State Police reminds Hoosiers of increased toll road scams. The scammers are impersonating toll services and forwarding text messages making claims that…
Indiana House Committee passes bill on criminal trespass
INDIANA—The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has approved Senate Bill 219, a bill relating to criminal trespass. The bill, authored by Senator Bill Clark…
Indiana University taps Darian DeVries to lead men’s basketball
BLOOMINGTON—Darian DeVries, a former Drake and West Virginia coach, has been named Indiana University’s new men’s basketball coach. DeVries was introduced at a press conference…
Police search house, Patoka woman arrested on drug charges
PATOKA – A Patoka woman was arrested by Gibson County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday after a search of her residence yielded methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia….
Washington Post Office to handle Loogootee PO Box Mail during temporary closure
LOOGOOTEE—Due to the temporary closure of the Loogootee Post Office, Loogootee residents who use post office boxes will need to pick up their mail at…
