Indiana bill for the switch to partisan school boards stalls

INDIANA — A new push by Republican Indiana lawmakers to have local school board candidates run with political party affiliations has stalled for this year’s legislative session,…

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Needmore’s Amelia Burgess crowned 49th annual Lawrence County Spelling Bee champion

BEDFORD – The 49th annual Lawrence County Spelling Bee, coordinated by 1340 WBIW, concluded on Tuesday with one speller remaining to claim the champion title;…

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Police Log: March 1, 2023

Bedford Police Department Arrests – Feb. 28 Incidents – Feb. 28 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – Feb. 28 Incidents – March 1 Incidents –…

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Reserved spring turkey hunt applications opening soon

INDIANA – Hunters may apply for one of the listed reserved hunting opportunities this spring turkey season until March 19. All applications must be filled…

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Indiana Natural Resources Foundation Online Auction items highlight Indiana’s public lands

INDIANA – From March 12-18, you can bid on exclusive Department of Natural Resources experiences and items that highlight Indiana’s public lands. From Indiana State…

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Commissioners received the quarterly report from Purdue Extension Lawrence County

BEDFORD – Tuesday morning during the commissioners’ meeting, Grace Thompson, Health Human Science Educator, presented the Purdue Extension Lawrence County quarterly report for October –…

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Indiana college students ‘Realizing the Dream’ with scholarships, connection to influential educators 

INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-nine first-generation Indiana college students got a boost to their education funds this academic year and re-connected with influential educators who helped along…

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Senators Braun and Hawley reintroduce bill requiring Biden to declassify Wuhan lab leak intelligence

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) have reintroduced the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, requiring the Biden administration to declassify intelligence…

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Lane restrictions scheduled for US 231

JASPER – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for US 231 in Jasper for sidewalk work. Beginning on or around Monday, March 13,…

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Nominations sought for the 2023 Bloomington Human Rights Award

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Human Rights Award, recognizing an individual or group that has made…

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