Bedford named #4 “Cheapest and Safest” city in the U.S. for 2026

BEDFORD — A new national study has confirmed what many Lawrence County residents have long known: Bedford offers a high quality of life without the…

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Purdue Extension to host ServSafe Food Manager Certification Class in Greene County

BLOOMFIELD – The Purdue Extension, in partnership with ServSafe, will host a ServSafe Food Manager one-day class and examination in Greene County this winter, providing…

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NLCS invites families to “Preparing Our Kids for Success” Title I meeting

BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools is inviting parents and caregivers to attend “Preparing Our Kids for Success,” a free annual Title I meeting designed…

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City of Bloomington Volunteer Network launches 100,000 volunteer hours challenge

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites residents to join the Bloomington Volunteer Network (CBVN) for its most ambitious volunteer challenge to date. The CBVN…

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January Storytime pops with fun at Mitchell Community Public Library

Families with young children are invited to celebrate National Popcorn Month with a special January Storytime at the Mitchell Community Public Library. The themed storytime…

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Orleans Dogwood Festival prepares for 56th year as “America 250” kickoff site

ORLEANS — Planning is officially underway for the 56th Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival, a beloved Southern Indiana tradition that will take on added national significance…

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Local Lions Clubs set “Gold Standard” record with 32 accessibility ramps in 2025

BEDFORD — A group of local volunteers, many of them senior citizens with no professional carpentry background, has just concluded a record-breaking year of service…

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Odon residents face water shutdown and boil order advisory due to valve repairs

ODON — Town officials have announced a temporary water shutdown today for several residential areas in Odon as maintenance crews work to replace a critical…

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ACLU files lawsuit, contempt motion against Loogootee over renewed PrideFest restrictions

LOOGOOTEE — For the third consecutive year, the City of Loogootee is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with the ACLU of Indiana over the…

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Lawrence County secures $500,000 for essential home repairs

BEDFORD — Local officials announced today that Lawrence County has been awarded a $500,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) grant, a major investment aimed at helping low-to-moderate-income…

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