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Mitchell man facing burglary charges after police find him with a jackhammer
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man was arrested after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies caught him breaking into a building on State Road 37. On Tuesday,…
Airplane runs off the runway into a soybean field
SALEM – At approximately 8:48 a.m. on Tuesday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center received a report of an airplane that traveled off the…
Man who barricaded himself for hours in a Bloomington storm sewer was sentenced to probation
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man who barricaded himself for hours in a storm sewer in 2022 was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in a negotiated…
Duke Energy crews from Indiana respond after Hurrican Debby hit Florida
FLORIDA – Duke Energy workers from Indiana, including Lawrence County, responded after Hurricane Debby hit Florida on Monday. Hurricane Debby brought strong winds, heavy rainfall,…
Construction worker injured while working along State Road 550 in Martin County
SHOALS — A construction worker was injured on Tuesday when a truck struck them while they were operating paving equipment in Martin County. According to…
St. Vincent Thrift Store is now open for business
BEDFORD – The St. Vincent Thrift store, damaged by a fire, is now open for business. The store is located at 920 17th Street in…
Students with disabilities can apply for an Education Scholarship Account
STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Chris May (R-Bedford) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana’s Education Scholarship Account before…
Cookout fundraiser at Daviess County Hospital to support oncology patients
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital will host a cookout fundraiser in Education Room 1 on Wednesday, August 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The…
USDA updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase financial freedom, resilience and profitability for agricultural producers
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024. Changes are intended to increase opportunities…
The City of Bloomington Utilities and Monroe County Community School Corporation collaboration receives Partnership Award
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU) and Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) were recognized for collaborating on the Maker Challenge 2023-24 at…
