Orleans Chamber putting finishing touches on 2025 Dogwood Festival

ORLEANS- The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on its upcoming 2025 Dogwood Festival.  This year will mark the 55th anniversary of the…

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Governor Mike Braun signs executive order to strengthen parental and childbirth recovery leave for state employees

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Today, ahead of International Women’s Day this Saturday, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order to strengthen paid parental leave for state employees. The executive…

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Closure planned on State Road 56 in Scott County

SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. plans to close State Road 56 over Stucker Fork on or after Monday, March…

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Orleans participating In Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 9-15

To focus attention on the approaching tornado and severe weather season, Orleans Town Officials and emergency personnel are once again participating in the upcoming “Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness…

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Virtual panel to address impact of addiction on families

BLOOMINGTON– Monroe County CARES and the Monroe County Substance Use Disorder Awareness Commission (SUDAC) will host a virtual panel discussion, “Addiction: A Disease that Affects…

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Bedford resident Chase Cummings will serve as chairman of the Lawrence County Republican Party

LAWRENCE COUNTY- Chase Cummings will serve as Chairman of the Lawrence County Republican Party. Cummings replaces Heath Hawkins, who chose not to seek a second…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita continues battle against robocallers during National Consumer Protection Week 

INDIANA- To kick off National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Todd Rokita is reiterating his commitment to protecting Hoosier consumers, urging them to protect themselves…

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Your vehicle may be involved in a recall

INDIANA- Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety…

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Social Security announces workforce and organization plans

WASHINGTON D.C.- Consistent with recent executive orders issued by the White House, the Social Security Administration will continue to implement efficiencies and reduce costs, with…

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Obituary: James A. Sullivan

James A. Sullivan, 89, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born June 25, 1935, in Bedford, the son of Denver and Hazel…

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