Monroe County reports eight cyclosporiasis cases amid regional outbreak; Health officials reiterate safety guidance

BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) continues to actively monitor local and regional cyclosporiasis activity as part of an ongoing multistate outbreak that…

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Community Foundation grants benefit BNL Music Program and StarLab expansion

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools recently received two grants from the Community Foundation of Lawrence County that will enhance educational opportunities for students. The…

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Hoosier Uplands announces grand opening of Limestone Edge Senior Housing Community

BEDFORD — Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation has announced the upcoming grand opening of Limestone Edge, a new affordable housing community tailored specifically for older…

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Mitchell man arrested in interstate drug interdiction; Over 100 grams of meth, firearm seized

BEDFORD — A Mitchell man identified by law enforcement as a violent felon faces serious drug dealing and weapons charges after a traffic stop on…

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Deaconess Memorial Medical Center invites area high school students to “Dive into Nursing”

JASPER — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper is opening its doors to the next generation of healthcare professionals with a hands-on career exploration event…

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NLCS enforces ‘bell-to-bell’ law for the 2026-2027 school year

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools are enforcing the new Indiana “Bell-to-Bell” cell phone law for the upcoming school year. Here is what NLCS families…

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County Alliance to host Free Grant Writing Workshop in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has announced it will host a free Grant Writing Workshop next week on Wednesday, August 12….

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Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas slams secretive, muddy ‘Mass Deportation’ event

COLFAX — A high-profile “mass deportation” rally organized by the advocacy group Save Heritage Indiana devolved into a chaotic, secretive logistics operational mess over the…

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Obituary: Michael Alan Rife

August 9, 1975 – August 3, 2026 Michael Alan Rife, 50, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Born August…

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Bedford man arrested following distracted driving crash; Failed sobriety tests

BEDFORD — A Bedford resident faces multiple operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charges after allegedly crashing into parked vehicles while looking at his phone…

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