Greater Mitchell Chamber to host annual dinner April 9

MITCHELL — The Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Annual Chamber Dinner on Thursday, April 9, at the Spring Mill Inn in…

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Rigbys to bring Beatles tribute to Mitchell Opera House Feb. 28

MITCHELL — The Rigbys will present a musical celebration of The Beatles on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Mitchell Opera House. The performance will run…

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Oolitic man arrested after early morning domestic dispute and pursuit

OOLITIC— A local man is behind bars following an early morning incident on Monday that led to a brief search by Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies….

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Five minutes of oxygen deprivation dooms BNL as Jasper pulls away to 67-48 victory in regular-season finale

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com JASPER – What can happen in five minutes? For the average person at rest, the heart beats about 400 times, the…

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Shop, sparkle and style: 2026 Women’s Expo returns to Bedford with boutique fashion finds on Mar. 14

BEDFORD — Shoppers searching for one-of-a-kind fashion, eye-catching accessories, and the perfect excuse for a girls’ day out won’t have to look far when the…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures landmark settlement with Vanguard to protect coal industry and investors 

INDIANA – A leading global investment management company — The Vanguard Group Inc. — has pledged in a settlement obtained by Attorney General Todd Rokita that it will not impinge…

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“Trophies of Grace”: a mens event to blend faith, fellowship and flavorful fare at Hillcrest Christian Church this Saturday

BEDFORD — Faith, fellowship, and a hearty meal will take center stage this Saturday, Feb. 28, as Hillcrest Christian Church hosts its men’s event, “Trophies of Grace,”…

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IU Health physician shares information about the pneumococcal vaccine

BLOOMINGTON – The American Lung Association reports more than 150,000 people are hospitalized with pneumonia each year, leading to roughly 41,000 deaths from the disease…

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South Lawrence Utilities lifts system-wide boil order

MITCHELL— South Lawrence Utilities has officially lifted the system-wide boil order for all customers as of Thursday morning. The order, which was initially issued on…

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The Lawrence County Community Foundation accepting grant applications

LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the 2026 Open Grant Cycle, which includes Boost, Impact, and Pennington…

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