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2023 Orleans Dogwood Queen Pageant seeking entries
ORLEANS – The 2023 Orleans Dogwood Queen Pageant committee is in full planning mode. The 53rd Annual Dogwood Festival Queen Contest will be held at Orleans Elementary…
Bloomington trooper promoted to crime scene investigator
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter recently announced the promotion of Detective (Trooper) Ian Matthews to the rank of Sergeant to serve…
Sullivan County man receives 40-year prison sentence
SULLIVAN CO. – February 24, 2023, a sentencing hearing was conducted in Sullivan Superior Court with Honorable Judge Hugh R. Hunt presiding in the State of…
Bloomington City Council to meet March 1
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will meet Wed. March 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), at the Showers Building, 401 N….
Nighttime lane closures set for I-65 in Bartholomew County
BARTHOLOMEW CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces northbound right lane and shoulder closures on I-65 at the 64.5 mile marker, between Walesboro and…
Mitchell Community Schools will host Kindergarten Round-Up on March 15
MITCHELL – Mitchell Community Schools (MCS) will have its 2023-2024 Kindergarten round-up Wednesday, March 15. Please check the MCS Website or Hatfield Elementary School FB page…
Police release name of man found dead in Oolitic
OOLITIC – At approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, February 24th, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the 1100 block of Lafayette…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department investigating death of a male in Oolitic
OOLITIC – At approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, February 24th, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the 1100 block of Lafayette…
Contestants set for 49th Annual Lawrence County Spelling Bee
BEDFORD – The top spellers have emerged from the various schools in Lawrence County and are ready to take part in the 49th annual Lawrence…
LCIS finances questioned during board meeting, employees on leave amidst mismanagement investigation
FAYETTEVILLE – Questions and concerns regarding Lawrence County Independent School’s finances were raised during Thursday’s meeting of the school’s board of trustees, leading board president…