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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…
Driver arrested after being found slumped at the wheel
BEDFORD — A Springville man, Keaden Trueblood, 24, was arrested early Friday morning, December 13, 2025, after a Bedford Police officer found his vehicle stopped…
Mitchell officials outline details of proposed migrant worker housing ahead of hearing on Thurs.
MITCHELL — City officials have released additional information ahead of a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 18, regarding plans to house seasonal migrant farm workers in…
Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers
INDIANA– As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold…
City of Mitchell Common Council will meet in a special session on Thursday, Dec. 18
MITCHELL – The City of Mitchell Common Council will meet in a Special Meeting on Thursday,December 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers….
Lions Clubs volunteer for 16th year; Screen over 1,800 Lawrence County students
LAWRENCE COUNTY— Dedicated members of the Bedford, Fayetteville Community, and Mitchell Lions Clubs once again united their efforts this fall to ensure Lawrence County students…
Indianapolis man arrested after multi-vehicle hit-and-run incidents across Lawrence County
LAWRENCE CO. — A series of collisions across the city and county on Friday, December 13, 2025, culminated in the arrest of an Indianapolis man…
White River Humane Society offers spay and neuter vouchers for county residents
BEDFORD — The White River Humane Society is offering financial assistance to help Lawrence County residents spay or neuter their pets as part of an…
Indiana State Excise Police Officer Adam Buckley wins national recognition
INDIANA — The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association has named Indiana State Excise Police Officer Adam Buckley as the 2025 Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent of…
