Preparing for Indiana’s New HIP work requirements

INDIANA – Important changes are coming for Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members. Beginning January 1, 2027, Indiana will implement work requirements for most HIP members…

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NLCS collecting school supplies and hygiene items to help students start strong

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools is asking the community to help students begin the new school year with confidence by donating backpacks and essential…

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New destination for environmental education, hiking, and wetland protection to open in Monroe County in spring 2027

BLOOMINGTON — Construction is officially underway on the first phase of Sycamore Land Trust’s Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center in northwest Monroe County. After…

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Jackson County inmate facing child sex charges dies following apparent suicide attempt

BROWNSTOWN — An investigation led by the Indiana State Police is underway after a Crothersville man facing multiple felony child sex crime charges died following…

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Community Foundation grants benefit BNL Music Program and StarLab expansion

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools recently received two grants from the Community Foundation of Lawrence County that will enhance educational opportunities for students. The…

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NLCS enforces ‘bell-to-bell’ law for the 2026-2027 school year

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools are enforcing the new Indiana “Bell-to-Bell” cell phone law for the upcoming school year. Here is what NLCS families…

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County Alliance to host Free Grant Writing Workshop in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has announced it will host a free Grant Writing Workshop next week on Wednesday, August 12….

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Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas slams secretive, muddy ‘Mass Deportation’ event

COLFAX — A high-profile “mass deportation” rally organized by the advocacy group Save Heritage Indiana devolved into a chaotic, secretive logistics operational mess over the…

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Bedford man arrested following distracted driving crash; Failed sobriety tests

BEDFORD — A Bedford resident faces multiple operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charges after allegedly crashing into parked vehicles while looking at his phone…

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Pet Friendly Services funds spay/neuter surgeries for dogs rescued from Scott County hoarding case

SCOTTSBURG — Just weeks after 42 dogs were rescued from a Scott County home that drew statewide attention for its deplorable conditions, every dog needing…

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