Mitchell Winter Guard places second at Greenwood competition

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Winter Guard earned a second-place finish in its division Saturday while competing in its second event of the 2026 season in…

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Burris fifth grader Ari Blanton spells her way to victory in opening round of 2026 WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee

BEDFORD — The 2026 WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee began Monday, Feb. 23, at 4:30 p.m. in the Schaffer Auditorium at Bedford Middle School, where…

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Schneck Medical Center to host “Sparks of Strength” Ceremony for colorectal cancer awareness

SEYMOUR — In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Schneck Medical Center is inviting the community to a special ceremony dedicated to reflection, remembrance,…

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Registration for “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” Workshop opens March 1

WEST LAFAYETTE — Women looking to trade their screens for the great outdoors can soon claim their spot at the annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)…

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Orleans prepares for 56th Annual Dogwood Festival: A tribute to “America 250”

ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is finalizing preparations for the 56th Anniversary of the Dogwood Festival, scheduled to run from April 18 through…

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Midwest breeders to descend on Lawrence County for 14th Annual Rabbit Show

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Fairgrounds will become a hub of activity for rabbit enthusiasts this March as the Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club hosts…

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Congresswoman Erin Houchin joined Mitchell Mayor Don Caudell as The Monon South Trail receives $1 million in federal grants

MITCHELL — The Monon South Trail is set to expand in Lawrence County after receiving $1 million in federal Community Project Funding, a boost local…

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Orleans Dogwood Festival unveils revamped 2026 photo events

ORLEANS – The annual Orleans Dogwood Festival is shaking things up for 2026, expanding its traditional photography competition into a three-part celebration of local history…

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Local leaders to discuss “The Power of Storytelling” at March non-profit roundtable

LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has announced its next Non-Profit Roundtable, focusing on a unique tool for organizational success: the art…

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Lawrence County GOP Officers Participate in Indiana GOP Congress of Counties

FRENCH LICK – This weekend, members of the Lawrence County Republican Party were proud to participate in the Biennial Indiana GOP Congress of Counties in…

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