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Gov. Mike Braun announces Kentucky manufacturer, recycler is relocating headquarters to IndianaÂ
CHARLESTOWN – Governor Mike Braun announced today that Global Polymers, a Kentucky-based small business and provider of recycled plastic products, plans to expand its operations in Charlestown,…
Property Tax Relief vs. Public Services: SEA 1 creates budgetary tug-of-war in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO. — As Lawrence County residents look toward 2026, a significant shift in the financial landscape is approaching. The passage of Senate Enrolled Act…
Bruner joins JCBank as vice president of human resources
SEYMOUR – Belinda ‘Billi’ Bruner recently joined JCBank as Vice President of Human Resources, according to Melodie Yarnell, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk and Management Services…
Seeing Red: Friday marks National Wear Red Day in fight against heart disease
INDIANA – This Friday, February 6, a crimson wave will sweep across Indiana and the nation as communities celebrate National Wear Red Day. Held annually…
Red Cross: 20K donations uncollected due to winter weather; Give blood or platelets now
INDIANA — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to…
Friday, Feb. 6 deadline to join May Primary ballot
LAWRENCE CO. — Prospective candidates are reminded that the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the primary nomination is Friday, February 6, 2026,…
First Financial gives back to Bloomington more than $124,000 in donations in 2025
BLOOMINGTON– First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and associates teamed up to donate $124,000 in Bloomington in 2025, as the bank continues to make a positive…
Navy installation in Crane, renamed
CRANE–Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane), the world’s third largest naval installation located 35 miles south of Bloomington in Crane, Indiana, has officially been renamed…
Gov. Mike Braun fights waste, fraud, and abuse in government Â
INDIANA – Today, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order creating an Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention to build on his success in rooting out…
LCIS opens enrollment for 2026–2027 school year
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Independent Schools has officially opened its new student enrollment application period for the 2026–2027 school year. LCIS is a public K–8…
