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Property Tax Relief vs. Public Services: SEA 1 creates budgetary tug-of-war in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO. — As Lawrence County residents look toward 2026, a significant shift in the financial landscape is approaching. The passage of Senate Enrolled Act…
Bruner joins JCBank as vice president of human resources
SEYMOUR – Belinda ‘Billi’ Bruner recently joined JCBank as Vice President of Human Resources, according to Melodie Yarnell, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk and Management Services…
First Financial gives back to Bloomington more than $124,000 in donations in 2025
BLOOMINGTON– First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and associates teamed up to donate $124,000 in Bloomington in 2025, as the bank continues to make a positive…
Gov. Mike Braun fights waste, fraud, and abuse in government
INDIANA – Today, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order creating an Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention to build on his success in rooting out…
LCIS opens enrollment for 2026–2027 school year
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Independent Schools has officially opened its new student enrollment application period for the 2026–2027 school year. LCIS is a public K–8…
4-H Arts & Crafts Workshop invites youth to get creative in February
PAOLI – Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development is inviting local youth to tap into their creativity during the “Let’s Get Crafty!” Arts & Crafts Workshop…
TB skin test appointments unavailable at Lawrence County Health Department in February
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB skin test appointments will…
Al-Anon meetings to begin at 180 RCO on February 17
Community members are reminded that Al-Anon meetings will begin at 180 RCO on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Al-Anon provides support for individuals and families affected…
City of Mitchell announces cash payment rounding due to penny shortage
MITCHELL – The City of Mitchell has issued a notice to customers paying their water bills with cash regarding a temporary penny shortage. Due to…
New Pacers’ Drive & Dish partnership to deliver over 100,000 eggs to Hoosiers in need
INDIANA – Drive & Dish, a Pacers Foundation food insecurity initiative, today announced a new partnership with Kroger, MPS Egg Farms, and HATCH for Hunger to…
