Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune, and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification

WASHINGTON — Senators Braun, Burr and Thune are leading a bicameral letter with Rep. Foxx (R-N.C.) urging the Department of Labor (DOL) not to move forward with its…

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Obituary: Donald Joe Peckinpaugh

August 26, 1942 – December 13, 2022  Donald J. Peckinpaugh, 80, of Bedford, died at 4:49 a.m. Tuesday, December 13th, at Bliss Place in Bedford….

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Electric Vehicle Product Commission meeting

INDIANAPOLIS – The Electric Vehicle Product Commission will hold a public meeting to provide updates on the annual report at 9:30 a.m. ET on Friday,…

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Italy Lewis named Lawrence County Foundation’s 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

BEDFORD – Italy Lewis, daughter of Allison and Scott Lewis, has been named Lawrence County Community Foundation’s 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Italy responded to…

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Indiana Recount Commission begins Monroe County Manual Recount of the Indiana House District 62nd Race

BLOOMINGTON – The Indiana Recount Commission and State Board of Accounts have begun the manual recount of the Indiana House District 62 race between Democrat…

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Gov. Holcomb announces $22B in 2022 in Capital Commitments

INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the end of a sixth consecutive record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. In 2022, 218 companies committed…

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Police Log: December 14, 2022

Bedford Police Department Incidents – December 13 Incidents -December 14 Accidents – December 13 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – December 13 Incidents – December…

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Washington Police Department to participate in Polar Plunge 2023 to benefit Special Olympics Indiana

WASHINGTON – The Washington Police Department has put a team together for the 2023 Polar Plunge to help raise funds for Indiana Special Olympics. The…

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A Kettle Surprise! Donor offers a $3,000 match for gifts made to The Salvation Army on Friday and Saturday

BEDFORD – With Christmas less than two weeks away, the iconic Salvation Army Red Kettles will soon be put away for another year. This annual fundraising campaign…

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Consumer Alert: Products recalled in November 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers this holiday season of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in November. Consumers should take…

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