Hometown Scoops celebrates National Ice Cream Month with sweet deals and community fun

ORLEANS – July, designated as National Ice Cream Month, is in full swing at Hometown Scoops, a beloved local establishment owned by young entrepreneur Sadie…

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Senator Banks attends signing of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act at the White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump at the signing of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act at the White House….

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Sen. Banks introduces legislation to protect American parks

WASHINGTON, D.C – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act. The Patriot Parks Act amends…

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Police Log: July 17, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 16 Incidents – July 16 Incidents – July 15 Accidents – July 16 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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BNL softball celebrates its 42-year journey during Alumni Night reunion

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – If life, according to the Biblical text, is a vapor that vanishes, youth is a lightning strike, a flash…

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Obituary: Karen Sue (Short) Arthur

January 18, 1950 – July 15, 2025 Karen Sue (Short) Arthur, 75 of Bloomfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July…

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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Indiana

WEST LAFAYETTE  – U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, and Indiana Secretary of Energy and…

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Senator Banks secures critical defense wins for Indiana in FY26 NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after securing critical funding and wins for…

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New leadership team members announced for ISDA

INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has announced two new leadership changes. David Bausman has been selected as the General Counsel, and Andrew Sherman…

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INDOT Cultural Resources Office will host a virtual chat on Tuesday, July 22

INDIANAPOLIS – The INDOT Cultural Resources Office will host a Virtual Chat on Tuesday, July 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This…

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