Obituary: Lois Marie Payne

February 5, 1957 – July 20, 2026 Lois Marie Payne, 69, of Shoals, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2026. Lois was born February 5,…

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Mitchell Ben Franklin/Ace Hardware earns top-four ranking district-wide, thanks customers for support

MITCHELL — Ben Franklin/Ace Hardware in Mitchell has earned fourth place among 43 stores in its district, an achievement owners Marvin and Suzanne Patton say…

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Lawrence County Highway Department adjusts paving schedule; Paving set to begin on Stumphole Bridge Road

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced a one-day shift in its Community Crossings paving schedule, according to Highway Department Superintendent Brian Sowder….

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6-State Trooper Campaign Urges Hoosier Drivers to ‘Move Over and Slow Down’

INDIANA— The Indiana State Police (ISP) have joined forces with state police and highway patrol agencies across five neighboring states for a high-visibility enforcement initiative…

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Jasper woman arrested after children found hanging out third-story window

JASPER — A 34-year-old Jasper woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after authorities responded to reports of young children leaning dangerously out of a third-story apartment…

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Loogootee Schools to hold Fall Sports Parent Meeting ahead of 2026 season

LOOGOOTEE — Loogootee High School will host its annual Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as student-athletes prepare for the upcoming fall…

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East Fork Water Inc. issued boil order advisory

SHOALS — East Fork Water, Inc. has issued a boil water advisory for select customers in Martin County following a recent disruption in water service….

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West Nile Virus detected in Bartholomew County Mosquitoes; Health officials urge precautions

COLUMBUS — Bartholomew County health officials have confirmed that mosquito samples collected in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the county’s…

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IU Health discontinues Indiana’s only mobile stroke unit after operational lifespan ends

INDIANA — Indiana University Health is discontinuing its Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), ending an eight-year specialized emergency program that served as the first and only…

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Indiana National Guard hosts large-scale combat readiness exercise at Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck

EDINBURGH — Nearly 6,000 Indiana National Guard troops are taking part in a major joint training exercise across the state, utilizing the facilities at Camp…

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