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Vivienne Scarpellini named 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
BEDFORD – Vivienne Scarpellini, daughter of Amy and Anthony Scarpellini, has been named Lawrence County Community Foundation’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Vivienne is a…
Monroe County Democratic Party mourns the passing of County Councilperson Cheryl Munson
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Democratic Party joins with the community in mourning the passing of Monroe County Councilperson at-Large Cheryl Munson, a beloved and…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes Threatened Status for Monarch Butterfly amidst decline
INDIANA – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act, a move…
Cultural heritage surveys important piece of Paoli Tornado Response and Research Project
BEDFORD – Cultural heritage surveys are an important step that must be completed before implementing a project in an area of the Hoosier National Forest…
New Crayola Children’s Study reveals powerful link between creativity and confidence
INDIANA—New research commissioned by Crayola, the renowned children’s creativity brand, highlights how creativity and confidence are deeply connected, revealing its role as a powerful catalyst…
Empower your parenting: The Parent Project helps tackle teen struggles with substance use, school refusal, and social media pressure
BEDFORD – The fourth cohort of The Parent Project will begin on January 23, 2025. This class will be held each Thursday for 10 weeks from…
Orleans Chamber of Commerce announces winners of 2024 Christmas Lighting/Decoration Contest
ORLEANS—The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its 2024 Residential/Business Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest. The annual competition’s judging took place on…
Historic partnership secures 3,950 acres for conservation and future public recreation in Southern Indiana
BLOOMINGTON – A groundbreaking collaboration has permanently protected 3,950 acres near the Lake Glendora Test Facility (LGTF) in Southern Indiana, creating the new Busseron Creek…
Bedford Police Pension Board will meet on Friday
BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Pension Board will meet on Friday, December 13. The meeting will begin at 1:30 pm. in the Police Department conference…
Operation Christmas Child volunteers send Christmas joy to children overseas
BEDFORD—Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children worldwide. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas…
