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…

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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,…

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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…

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Police Log: February 3, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 2 Incidents – February 2 Incidents – February 1 Accidents – February 2 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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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…

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Gov. Mike Braun fights waste, fraud, and abuse in government  

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…

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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…

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4-H Arts & Crafts Workshop invites youth to get creative in February

PAOLI – Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development is inviting local youth to tap into their creativity during the “Let’s Get Crafty!” Arts & Crafts Workshop…

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TB skin test appointments unavailable at Lawrence County Health Department in February

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB skin test appointments will…

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Al-Anon meetings to begin at 180 RCO on February 17

Community members are reminded that Al-Anon meetings will begin at 180 RCO on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Al-Anon provides support for individuals and families affected…

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