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Prescribed fires planned in Hoosier National Forest to improve forest health and wildlife habitat
BEDFORD— The USDA Forest Service plans to conduct prescribed fires in the Hoosier National Forest this fall and spring. Prescribed fire is used to maintain,…
Bedford North Lawrence Marching Stars place 1st at Columbus North
COLUMBUS – The Bedford North Lawrence Marching Stars placed in first place at Columbus North. On Saturday, September 7th, the Bedford North Lawrence (BNL) Marching…
Harris and Trump will square off on Tuesday in presidential debate
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will square off in their first — and potentially only — presidential debate in Philadelphia. The rules…
Lawrence County Schools receive State Safety funding
LAWRENCE CO. – Indiana is awarding more than $24 million to nearly 500 schools and districts across the state through the Secured School Safety Grant…
Man fatally shot in self-defense during armed confrontation in Daviess County
DAVIESS CO. – The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department has concluded its investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on State Road 257, just…
Martin County added to the list of burn bans
MARTIN CO. – Martin County immediately implemented a burn ban due to fire safety concerns. The ban prohibits the following activities: Charcoal from grills must…
Illegal ginseng harvesting suspect apprehended after fleeing conservation officer
SULLIVAN CO. – A Sullivan County man, Jason Camden, was apprehended by a state conservation officer after being found illegally harvesting ginseng on state forest-managed…
Get your ticket for Chocolate, Wine, and Dine aboard the Spirit of Jasper before they sell out
JASPER– Enjoy a wine tasting and indulge in chocolates from Chocolate Bliss onboard the Spirit of Jasper Train. A chocolate, wine, and dine ride is…
Hammond’s Candies issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones
INDIANA—Hammond’s Candies of Denver, CO, is recalling 4-ounce bags of Dark Chocolate-Filled Mini Waffle Cones because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an…
Lawrence County Commissioners, County Council, and RDC to meet in executive session Sept. 11
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Commissioners, Lawrence County Council, and the Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet in an Executive Session on Wednesday, September 11,…
