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Lawrence County Veterans urged to file for property tax deductions before year-end deadline
BEDFORD— As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a final call during the commissioners…
Lawrence County switches insurance providers to secure significant savings
BEDFORD – During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved to change the county’s long-standing insurance provider, citing a substantial difference in cost…
Indiana 211: Connecting Hoosiers to holiday support and essential resources Â
INDIANA – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals,…
Bridgestone issues recall for Firestone Destination tires due to tread separation risk
INDIANA– Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) has announced a safety recall affecting specific light vehicle tires, citing a manufacturing defect that could lead to tread…
Greenfield man arrested in Bedford on felony sexual misconduct charges
BEDFORD – A multi-agency operation led by the Indiana State Police resulted in the arrest of a Greenfield man on Monday following an investigation into…
The Tree City USA and Tree Campus application window is now open
INDIANA – Tree City USA is an annual national recognition program designed by the Arbor Day Foundation to raise awareness of the value of community…
GasBuddy: National average to reach $2.79 on Christmas Day
INDIANA — Holiday travelers are in for a welcome gift at the pump this year. According to a report released today by GasBuddy®, the national…
Bedford Chamber of Commerce issues 2026 membership invoices
BEDFORD — As the year draws to a close, the Bedford Chamber of Commerce is “checking its list” and preparing for a productive new year….
Pekin man killed in head-on collision on State Road 135
WASHINGTON CO.– A Pekin man lost his life Monday morning following a two-vehicle, head-on collision south of Salem. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to…
USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the establishment of a national January 15, 2026 batching deadline for…
