Body of swimmer recovered from Patoka Lake

PATOKA LAKE – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after recovering the body of a man from Patoka Lake Sunday evening.     At approximately 6 p.m., Orange…

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City of Bedford will flush hydrants from July 7 – July 18

BEDFORD – The following is a tentative schedule for flushing fire hydrants for the City of Bedford. The schedule is subject to change if each…

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Indiana will pump up the gas tax today

INDIANA – According to the Indiana Department of Revenue, the gas tax will increase from 34 to 35 cents per gallon today. In addition to…

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Cell phones banned in classrooms this upcoming school year

INDIANA— Effective today, students in Indiana will no longer be able to use their cell phones during instructional time in classrooms. Senate Bill 185 was passed…

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Police will uphold fireworks laws in Lawrence County

LAWRENCE COUNTY— Police officers want the public to be responsible and enjoy the 4th of July holiday. On July 4, the state-allowed fireworks hours start…

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July 1 ends Happy Hour

INDIANA – Starting Monday, July 1, there will be no more “Happy Hours” at bars. Instead, bars can offer customers drink specials several hours a…

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Healthy Indiana Plan could be in jeopardy after Judge rules against charging POWER Account premiums

INDIANA – The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), which provides hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers with health insurance, could be in jeopardy after a Washington, D.C….

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Police Log: July 1, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – June 30 Incidents – June 29 Accidents – June 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – July 1 Incidents –…

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Submerged vehicle leads to arrest of man wanted on meth charges

MAUCKPORT â€“ On Friday, June 28, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch advised of a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River at the Mauckport boat ramp.  Indiana…

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Orleans Community School releases school calendar

ORLEANS – Orleans Community Schools has released its 2024-2025 school year calendar.

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