Indiana Chamber connects local students to business-backed high school courses, credentials and skills

INDIANA — Leaders from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and College Board have announced their collaboration to bring new career courses into high school classrooms across the state. The…

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Indiana State Trooper’s vehicle struck while on traffic stop

HAMMOND – On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Indiana State Police Sgt. Fifield was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near…

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Obituary: John John Dalton

July 2, 1968 – February 20, 2026 John John Dalton, 57, of Bedford, passed away on February 20, 2026, at his home. He was born…

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Obituary: Richard Dean Hawk

March 3, 1956 – February 20, 2026 Richard Dean Hawk, 69, of Orleans, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the University Hospital in…

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Senator Young discusses AI, manufacturing and Crane’s role in Lawrence County during sit-down with Dan Bortner at StoneGate

BEDFORD – Todd Young discussed federal policy priorities and their local impact during a one-on-one conversation on Thursday with Dan Bortner, CEO of the Lawrence…

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215 students to compete in Fifth Annual OCU Scholastic contest

OAKLAND CITY – A total of 215 students representing 11 area high schools will gather at Oakland City University on Friday, February 27, for the…

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Bedford man facing new felony charges after arrest on active warrant

BEDFORD — A routine patrol on Friday led to the arrest of a local man after a Bedford Police officer recognized him as an individual…

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Oolitic Town Council to hold special session for ordinance vote

OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has announced a special public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The session will convene at 6:30 p.m….

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Lowell’s Mustang Trooper initiates pursuit after suspect flees traffic stop on I-80

LAKE STATION – On Friday, February 20th, at approximately 8:05 p.m., Trooper Griffin, the Lowell Post Mustang Patrol Trooper, initiated a traffic stop on a…

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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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