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Helping your child develop grit
INDIANA – The term “grit,” coined by psychologist Angela Duckworth, is a combination of resilience, determination, and persistence in the face of setbacks and obstacles….
Indiana State Police investigating the death of Jackson County inmate
BROWNSTOWN – On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating the death of an inmate who was being held…
Benefit auction supports kids and features exciting adventures and items
INDIANA – Youth First impacts thousands of students annually, and the community is invited to help by supporting its benefit auction. The unique experiences and…
Two drivers are dead after three semis involved in fiery crash on I-65
SCOTT CO. — Two drivers are dead after three semis were involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 65 in southern Indiana. The crash closed…
Altrusa International of Bedford gives back to the community
BEDFORD – Altrusa International of Bedford met on April 15 at Southland Church of Christ. Sixteen members and one guest were present. Becky Bailey moved…
Nationwide health alert issued for ground beef over E. coli concern, USDA says
INDIANA—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated…
Bartholomew County man arrested on child molestation charges
BARTHOLOMEW CO. – On Friday, April 19, 2024, investigators with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post arrested a Bartholomew County man on felony charges after an…
Meet the IU Bloomington 2024 Open Educator of the Year
BLOOMINGTON – Gabrielle Stecher, Ph.D., was named the 2024 Open Educator of the Year, an honor bestowed annually to an IU Bloomington faculty member for…
Republican gubernatorial candidates respond to WBIW questions
BEDFORD – On Saturday, April 20th, the Lawrence County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner was held in the Historic Indiana Limestone Building at 405 I…
LCIS Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday
FAYETTEVILLE –The Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the school at…
