Rep. Bartels: Priority bill to streamline dozens of Indiana boards and commissions signed into law

STATEHOUSE – Legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) to streamline government by consolidating Indiana’s various boards and commissions was recently signed into law. House Enrolled Act…

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White River Humane Society hiring part-time kennel technician

BEDFORD – The White River Humane Society is seeking a part-time kennel technician to join its team. The position requires applicants to be at least…

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Bloomington man among 11 arrested in Shelby County child sex predator sting

SHELBYVILLE — A Bloomington man is facing felony charges following a massive three-day undercover operation targeting child sex offenders in Shelby County. Frederick Maxwell Walsh,…

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Mitchell Library launches 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library is inviting families to participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, an ongoing reading program for children from birth…

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Bridge rehabilitation project to begin on U.S. 50 west of Brownstown

JACKSON COUNTY — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on U.S. 50 near the East Fork…

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North Lawrence School Board schedules Executive Session to discuss property and personnel

BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Board of Trustees has scheduled an executive session for later this week to discuss sensitive administrative matters,…

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Jackson County honors local leaders at 95th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner

SEYMOUR — A spirit of resilience and community pride filled the room as the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 95th Annual Awards Dinner….

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Obituary: Marie E. Watson

May 15, 1966 – March 16, 2026 Marie E. Watson, 59, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her residence. Born May…

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Man arrested for public intoxication after false report of stolen scooter

BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Sunday afternoon after a report of a stolen scooter led police to discover a highly intoxicated individual allegedly…

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Cast your vote in USA Today’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for French Lick and Nashville, Indiana

INDIANA — The historic resort town of French Lick and Nashville has been thrust into the national spotlight once again, as USA Today names it…

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