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Hoosier Safety Alert: Winter fire risks rise as temperatures drop
INDIANA — As cold weather settles in and Hoosiers increasingly rely on alternative heat sources like space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves to cut energy…
Mitchell man sentenced to two years in prison for failure to register as sex offender
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man has been sentenced to two years in the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) after pleading guilty to a Level 6…
Springville Community Academy’s “Harvest of Hope” fundraiser reaches halfway point, donate toward school’s needs today
SPRINGVILLE — Springville Community Academy has reached the halfway mark in its “Harvest of Hope” fundraiser, collecting $575 toward its first milestone for playground maintenance….
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission to tackle Mitchell development, Shell building update and 2026 budget
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) has scheduled a meeting for November 13 to address a key agenda focused on local development, budget…
Kirkwood Avenue reopens to vehicle traffic and parking on November 12
BLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, the City of Bloomington will reopen Kirkwood Avenue to vehicle traffic and parking on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, marking the conclusion of…
Farmers’ Almanac to close after 208 years
LEWISTON, ME —One of America’s oldest and most recognizable publications, the Farmers’ Almanac, is ceasing publication. Editors announced Thursday that the 2026 edition, its 208th…
National FFA opens 2025-26 Scholarship Application, offers nearly $2.5 million in aid
INDIANA—The National FFA Organization has officially launched the application period for its 2025-26 scholarship program, making nearly $2.5 million in financial assistance available to students…
Head-on crash on East Smithville Road injures six, Major Crash Team investigating
BLOOMINGTON —The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious head-on traffic collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on East Smithville Road, sending six people to…
Inmate facing felony charge after alleged escape attempt at Courthouse
BEDFORD — A Mitchell man was taken into custody on November 5, after allegedly attempting to escape custody while being transported from a courtroom to…
Monroe County Democrats announce 2025 Taliaferro Dinner: Headlined by Author David Pepper and state leaders
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democratic Party (MCDP) will host its annual Viola Taliaferro Dinner on Friday, November 21, 2025, bringing together local activists and…
