Lawrence County GOP calls caucus to fill council vacancy following death of Scott Smith

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Republican Central Committee has officially scheduled a caucus for later this month to fill an At-Large vacancy on the Lawrence…

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Indiana DNR announces return of 5th grade Arbor Day Poster Contest with new scholarship prizes

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on all fifth-grade artists to pick up their brushes and markers for the return…

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Safety Alert: NHTSA issues major recalls for Porsche, Ford, Audi, and more

INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of new vehicle recalls as of early January 2026. The notices…

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Bedford Police arrest two following New Year’s Eve domestic dispute

BEDFORD — A domestic dispute between cousins on New Year’s Eve resulted in the arrest of both the alleged attacker and the victim, after officers…

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Obituary: Brenda Ann Gilstrap

July 27, 1955 – January 1, 2026 Brenda Ann Gilstrap, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her residence. Born July…

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Indiana lawmakers propose mandating Ten Commandments in all public classrooms

INDIANA — A group of Indiana Republicans has introduced a provocative new bill that would require every public school in the state to display the…

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Indiana University expands emergency opioid responses with campus-wide NaloxBox initiative

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University is taking a proactive stance against the opioid epidemic by installing emergency naloxone boxes across all nine of its campuses. The…

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Red Cross and NFL team up to tackle looming winter blood shortage

INDIANA — As the new year begins, the American Red Cross is warning that the regional blood supply is teetering on a critical shortage. Following…

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Indiana Department of Natural Resources awards over $300,000 to boost community forests

INDIANA — In a major push to enhance Indiana’s canopy cover and environmental health, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that it has…

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StoneGate Arts & Education Center announces Beginning Excel I course for January

BEDFORD — As digital literacy becomes increasingly vital in today’s workforce, the StoneGate Arts & Education Center is opening its doors to those looking to…

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