Obituary: Dorothy Lynn (Hughes) Stutzman

November 20, 1978 – January 9, 2026 Dorothy Lynn (Hughes) Stutzman, 47, of Loogootee, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born November 20, 1978,…

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Lawrence County Highway crews prepare for paving season; Landfill testing scheduled

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Highway Department is taking advantage of the winter months to prepare for a busy spring paving season. Crews are currently…

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Lawrence County Commissioners elect new leadership; Approve Superior Court renovations

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners opened their first meeting of the year on Tuesday morning by reorganizing their leadership and approving infrastructure improvements for…

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New Dan L. Parker Scholarship to fuel future leaders at Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County

LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County (BGCLC) has announced a significant new investment in local students with the establishment of…

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House passes Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s bipartisan bill to lower manufactured housing costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant bipartisan victory, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act on Friday,…

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High-speed street race on State Road 37 ends in arrests

BLOOMINGTON — Two drivers are facing criminal charges after Indiana State Police clocked them at speeds exceeding 125 mph during an alleged street race in…

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Lawrence County 2026 Primary Election field begins to take shape

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County primary field is now fully detailed following the release of the January 12 candidate list. With several offices drawing multiple…

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Senate District 17 Caucus set for February 7th

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Lana Keesling has officially called a caucus of eligible precinct committee members to fill the vacancy in the office…

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What the 2026 Medicare Advantage changes mean for seniors

INDIANA – In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented new restrictions that roll back parts of a 2018 expansion allowing Medicare Advantage…

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Advanced Notice: Procurement details released for 4-Mile Mid-States Corridor Project in Jasper

JASPER – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is providing advanced notice of the procurement of the Mid-States Corridor Contract 1 project, to be delivered…

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