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Senator and Governor-elect Mike Braun’s farewell speech
WASHINGTON – Senator and Governor-elect Mike Braun gave his farewell speech Wednesday on the Senate floor. “I’ve lived the American dream and want more Hoosiers to…
Indiana re-implements waitlist for new child care voucher applicants
INDIANA– The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is re-implementing a waitlist for new Child Care Development…
New Indiana diploma requirements approved with unanimous support
INDIANA – After more than a year of stakeholder feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously approved the final diploma rule, designed to maximize the four…
Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District announces holiday schedule
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District has released its holiday schedule. The affected sites and dates are as follows: The administration office…
Bedford City Council will meet in regular and executive sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 17
BEDFORD – The Bedford City Council will meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, December 17, immediately following the regular meeting of the Bedford City Council,…
Kroger and Miller Poultry Partner to provide 13,800 pounds of food to Gleaners Food Bank for winter relief
INDIANA – In a show of community support, national grocery chain Kroger is stepping up to help combat food insecurity in Indiana this winter. On…
US Senator Mike Braun to give farewell speech today on Senate floor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Braun will give his farewell speech on the Senate floor today at 2:15 p.m. His remarks will celebrate the accomplishments of…
Hoosiers value education beyond high school but need help understanding how to pay for college and avoid student loan debt
INDIANA – More than eight in ten (83%) Hoosiers say they value education beyond high school, but many are hesitant to pursue it, fearing they…
West Central Indiana Sheriffs and Optimist Club invite families to free “Breakfast With Santa” on Dec. 14
BRAZIL – West Central Indiana sheriffs and members of the Optimist Club are inviting K-6 students and their families to a free “Breakfast With Santa”…
Vivienne Scarpellini named 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
BEDFORD – Vivienne Scarpellini, daughter of Amy and Anthony Scarpellini, has been named Lawrence County Community Foundation’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Vivienne is a…
