Lawrence County switches insurance providers to secure significant savings

BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved to change the county’s long-standing insurance provider, citing a substantial difference in cost…

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Indiana 211: Connecting Hoosiers to holiday support and essential resources  

INDIANA – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals,…

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USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the establishment of a national January 15, 2026 batching deadline for…

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Mitchell officials outline details of proposed migrant worker housing ahead of hearing on Thurs.

MITCHELL — City officials have released additional information ahead of a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 18, regarding plans to house seasonal migrant farm workers in…

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Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers

INDIANA– As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold…

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City of Mitchell Common Council will meet in a special session on Thursday, Dec. 18

MITCHELL – The City of Mitchell Common Council will meet in a Special Meeting on Thursday,December 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers….

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Protecting children from porn: Attorney General Todd Rokita files lawsuit against websites allegedly violating age verification law

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the operators of approximately 50 pornographic websites, alleging they have violated Indiana’s age-verification law and chosen instead…

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Change of Command: Col. Daniel Bell takes helm at Camp Atterbury Training Center

EDINBURGH – Camp Atterbury, the sprawling Indiana National Guard base that covers parts of Bartholomew, Johnson, and Brown counties, has officially welcomed a new commander….

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FSSA extends open enrollment deadline for HIP and PathWays programs to December 24

INDIANA– The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced an extension for the open enrollment deadline for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and…

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Mortgage Rate Outlook 2026: Slight relief expected, but home affordability remains strained

UNITED STATES— Elevated mortgage rates, which have kept many prospective home buyers on the sidelines, are expected to ease slightly in 2026. However, forecasts indicate…

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