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Duke Energy wins approval for $3.3 billion Cayuga coal-to-gas conversion, rate hikes loom
INDIANA — The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has approved Duke Energy’s $3.3 billion financing plan to convert two coal-powered units at its oldest facility,…
Woman fires gun into the ground in effort to silence neighbor’s children
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was arrested Sunday evening on felony charges after allegedly firing a handgun multiple times near a neighbor’s children and subsequently…
Columbus Municipal Airport secures $29 million for iconic new control tower
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Municipal Airport has announced that it has secured 100 percent of the necessary funding to construct a state-of-the-art new air traffic…
Dan Bortner recognized with Distinguished Awards at Hoosier Trails Council event
BEDFORD — Community members, Scouting families, and local leaders gathered this week as the Hoosier Trails Council hosted its annual Salute to Scouting event, where…
Air travel chaos escalates: Daily cancellations top 2,000 as government shutdown grips nation
NATIONWIDE — The severe disruption to air travel escalated sharply over the weekend as the government shutdown continued to strain air traffic control staffing, leading…
Nationwide Alert: Over 3,000 bottles of Tylenol recalled due to ‘defective container’
INDIANA—Consumers across Indiana and the nation are being urged to check their medicine cabinets following a nationwide recall of over 3,000 bottles of Extra Strength…
L.I.F.E. to host 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasia fundraiser Saturday Dec. 6
BEDFORD — Lawrence InterFaith Endeavor (L.I.F.E.) will hold its 32nd Annual Christmas Fantasia at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds, 11265 U.S. Highway 50 W. Doors…
Man arrested after allegedly climbing through victim’s window
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a Salem man on Tuesday after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home through a window. Hayden Cooper,…
Holiday Market opens tomorrow in Mitchell
MITCHELL — The Holiday Market at Mitchell First Church of God arrives tomorrow, bringing a festive start to the season. The market will be held…
Local song honored at Josie Music Awards, carrying on Orleans man’s legacy
ORLEANS — A song written in the final months of Orleans resident Danny Clipp’s life has received national recognition. “Heaven’s Front Porch” was awarded Multi-Genre…
