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North Lawrence Community Schools Committee to evaluate design-build proposals at Nov. 10 public meeting
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools Technical Review Committee will convene for a public meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST…
Purdue University names Jay B. Silveria its next president
WEST LAFAYETTE — Retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become the 14th president of Purdue University following…
Columbus man arrested on sexual battery charge
COLUMBUS – This morning, Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post arrested a 32-year-old Bartholomew County man on a charge related to a criminal incident…
Koch named Senate Majority Floor Leader
STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been appointed Senate Majority Floor Leader Wednesday by Senate President Pro Tempore-elect Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). As Senate…
Ben Franklin celebrates 50 years with Christmas Open House and weekend of savings
MITCHELL — Ben Franklin Ace Hardware is celebrating 50 years of making memories with a special Christmas Open House and a weekend of holiday savings,…
Christmas Tour of Homes set for December 6 to support local cancer patients
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Holiday decorations and seasonal inspiration will take center stage during the Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 6, with proceeds benefiting…
Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus returns to Spring Mill Inn
MITCHELL — Children and families will have an opportunity to add a little creativity to the holiday season during Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus at…
Road closure planned for State Road 145 in Dubois County
DUBOIS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 145 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Thursday, November…
Bedford man arrested on multiple felony drug and firearm charges following search of his residence
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested on multiple felony charges Monday morning after Bedford Police Department officers executing a search warrant at a Windsor…
Indiana House Republicans choose Ben Smaltz as New Speaker following election shake-up
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Republicans selected Rep. Ben Smaltz of Auburn on Wednesday to serve as the next Speaker of the House, stepping in after…
