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Task force formed to combat crisis of high production costs and plummeting corn prices
INDIANA – Facing their third consecutive year of net negative returns, U.S. corn growers are grappling with a severe economic crisis. In response, the National…
Beef Checkoff Program faces renewed scrutiny over funding and producer concerns
INDIANA – The mandatory Beef Checkoff program is facing renewed criticism after allocating over $25 million in producer funds to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Tickets now available for Big Ten Championship Game and Fan Fest
INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets for the 2025 Discover® Big Ten Football Championship Game are now on sale. The game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium…
Monroe County Master Gardeners to host Fall Fling Sept. 27
BLOOMINGTON — Gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone eager to bring more life to their landscapes are invited to the Fall Fling on Saturday, September 27,…
Lawrence Circuit Court launches Little Free Courthouse Library
BEDFORD — A new chapter is beginning inside the Lawrence Circuit Court as Magistrate Anah Hewetson Gouty announced the launch of a Little Free Courthouse…
Original song “Gingivitis” secures Persimmon Idol win for Josie Martin
MITCHELL — Josie Martin of Bedford claimed the Adult Division title in this year’s WQRK and LiteFM Persimmon Idol competition, earning the $500 cash prize. When…
Youngest competitor, Lucy Felts, strums her way to WQRK/LITEFM Persimmon Idol title
MITCHELL — At just 10 years old, Lucy Felts captured the Youth Division title in the WQRK and LiteFM Persimmon Idol competition, making her the youngest…
White House announces deal to sell TikTok to U.S. operations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senior White House officials have announced a preliminary deal for an American investor group to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, a move aimed at addressing…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County opens 2025–2026 basketball registration
BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is gearing up for another exciting season of youth basketball, and registration for the 2025–2026…
Oolitic Biddy Ball builds skills and community for over 65 years
OOLITIC — For more than six decades, Oolitic Biddy Ball has been shaping young athletes and strengthening the Lawrence County community through the game of…
