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Burris and Hatfield Elementary’s Reading Rally fundraiser; donate to local youth easily today
MITCHELL—Nothing is more critical to a community than its children. Quality education is essential, and our schools provide first-rate learning centers with staff that truly…
Air Quality Action Days extended through Wednesday in parts of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS— Air Quality Action Day (AQADs) forecasts in parts of Indiana have been extended through tomorrow (Aug. 28). On Wednesday, Aug. 28, ozone levels are expected to…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County ask commissioners for a portion of the opioid funds
BEDFORD – Frank Deckard, the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County’s chief professional officer, asked the commissioners Tuesday for $50,000 of the county’s opioid…
Judge Robert Cline recused himself from Jessica Staggs’ case and requested a special judge; taxpayers submitted a letter to the court
BEDFORD – Former Lawrence County Auditor and Oolitic Town Clerk-Treasurer Jessica Staggs appeared in Lawrence Superior Court II on Monday for her initial hearing. Staggs…
Hot cars, kids, and pets don’t mix
INDIANA— With outside temperatures reaching a sweltering 95 plus degrees this week, the Indiana State Police reminds motorists, parents, and pet owners of the extreme dangers…
Former Sheriff who pleaded guilty to stealing millions for personal use sentenced to 15 years in prison
CLARK CO. – Former Sheriff Jamey Noel, a notable figure in the state Republican party, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after entering…
Nashville Town Council votes to remove police chief
NASHVILLE – The Nashville police chief, Heather Burris, has been removed from her position after serving for two years. The Nashville Town Council unanimously voted…
Woman arrested after stealing thousands from her employer
BATESVILLE — A woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from her employer, the Indiana State Police said. In August 2023, 61-year-old…
Tunnelton-Bono Road will be closed today for culvert repair
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Highway Department reported Tunnelton-Bono will be closed to make a culvert repair today. The road will reopen by the…
ROI welcomes Julie Halbig as Vice President for Economic and Community Development
BLOOMINGTON— Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is pleased to announce that Julie Halbig will assume responsibility for its quality-of-place programming in the Indiana Uplands. Halbig began…
