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Mitchell Community School Board trustees pass the 2023 budget
MITCHELL – The Board of Trustees of Mitchell Community Schools met for the Budget Hearing at 5:00 p.m.on Monday, August 29, 2022, in the Administration…
Teen arrested after causing a disturbance, breaking windows, and resisting officers
MITCHELL – A Bedford teen was arrested early Sunday morning when Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to 1335 Meridian Road after a report of…
Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton to present transformative $229 million city budget for 2023
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton will present a $229 million combined operating budget to the Bloomington City Council this evening with key investments in…
Mitchell Police make an arrest when man violates a protective order
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man was arrested on Sunday after Mitchell Police officers saw 25-year-old Dalton Burton exit a vehicle at Terry’s gas station. Burton…
Two were arrested on drug charges after the driver drove on the wrong side of the road
BEDFORD – Two people were arrested after a Bedford Police officer stopped a vehicle with an improperly placed license plate that had abruptly swerved to…
Columbus named Indiana Community of the Year
COLUMBUS — Columbus, Indiana is the complete package. A robust business climate, philanthropic spirit, exceptional workforce, and quality of life opportunities illustrate what a thriving place…
Road closure planned for State Road 157
GREENE CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 157 near Bloomfield. Beginning on or around Wednesday, September 7,…
IU Expert: Student loan forgiveness and repayments
INDIANA – President Joe Biden has extended the pause on federal student loan repayments through Dec. 31 and announced a plan to forgive loans of up to $20,000 for…
Orange County Historical Society undertaking preservation of historic Paoli newspaper collection
PAOLI – Orange County Historical Society (OCHS) members recently took on a huge undertaking to preserve the historic Paoli newspapers collection. “The effort has proven…
Indiana Archaeology Month kicks off on September 1
INDIANA – Next month marks the 27th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has declared September 1, Indiana…