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The Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
INDIANA – Independence Day is Thursday, filled with family fun activities and fireworks. However, fireworks can create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week,…
Body of swimmer recovered from Patoka Lake
PATOKA LAKE – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake Sunday evening. At approximately 6 p.m., Orange…
City of Bedford will flush hydrants from July 7 – July 18
BEDFORD – The following is a tentative schedule for flushing fire hydrants for the City of Bedford. The schedule is subject to change if each…
Indiana will pump up the gas tax today
INDIANA – According to the Indiana Department of Revenue, the gas tax will increase from 34 to 35 cents per gallon today. In addition to…
Cell phones banned in classrooms this upcoming school year
INDIANA— Effective today, students in Indiana will no longer be able to use their cell phones during instructional time in classrooms. Senate Bill 185 was passed…
Police will uphold fireworks laws in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY— Police officers want the public to be responsible and enjoy the 4th of July holiday. On July 4, the state-allowed fireworks hours start…
July 1 ends Happy Hour
INDIANA – Starting Monday, July 1, there will be no more “Happy Hours” at bars. Instead, bars can offer customers drink specials several hours a…
Healthy Indiana Plan could be in jeopardy after Judge rules against charging POWER Account premiums
INDIANA – The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), which provides hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers with health insurance, could be in jeopardy after a Washington, D.C….
Submerged vehicle leads to arrest of man wanted on meth charges
MAUCKPORT – On Friday, June 28, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch advised of a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River at the Mauckport boat ramp. Indiana…
Fireworks injuries are among the most common reasons for ER visits
BEDFORD – Emergency rooms will see an uptick in injuries on the Fourth. Fireworks injuries are among the most common reasons for ER visits. In 2023,…
