IDEM awards $513,000 in Community Recycling Grants

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the recipients of the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program. IDEM awarded $513,593 to 16 applicants….

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Obituary: Douglas Mikel Earl

June 24, 1959 – January 2, 2023 Douglas Mikel Earl, 63, of Mitchell, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born…

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Georgette Jones performing at Mitchell Opera House on January 14

MITCHELL – Georgette Jones will be performing at the beautifully restored Mitchell Opera House on January 14th at 7 p.m. Tamala Georgette Jones was born…

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Police Log: January 4, 2023

Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 3 Incidents – January 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – January 4 Arrests – January 3 Incidents –…

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Lawrence County Republican Party will hold caucuses to fill positions

BEDFORD – Due to the resignations of Bedford City Clerk-Treasurer Marsha Pfeiffer and Marshall Township Board member Mike Holmes, the Lawrence County Republican Party will…

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Heath Hawkins announces his candidacy for Bedford City Council At-Large seat

BEDFORD – Heath Hawkins is formally announcing his intention to file for one of the At-Large Bedford City Council seats in the upcoming Republican primary….

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2023 community climate hero nominations open

INDIANA – Do you know an Indiana resident who is going above and beyond to engage neighbors and spur action on climate change and other…

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Patoka Lake hosting its 35th annual eagle watch on January 7th

PATOKA – Patoka Lake will host its 35th annual eagle watch event on January 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Learn about the success…

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Bobcat basics: Indiana’s only native wild cat

INDIANA – Bobcats are present throughout Indiana, especially in its southern parts and are more commonly seen in the winter. The Department of Natural Resources…

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Little Calumet River, Trail Creek, and Salt Creek stocked with steelhead trout and coho salmon

INDIANA – Staff from Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery recently stocked the Little Calumet River, Trail Creek and Salt Creek with fall fingerling steelhead and coho….

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