What is Agape House: Lawrence County’s in-between home for foster kids

LAWRENCE CO. – The Agape House has been around since 2021, and before then, they operated as a foster closet for foster children in need…

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Bloomington man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child in his care

INDIANAPOLIS – Joshua Ray Vestal, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child….

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KinderFarms recalling pain and fever meds for children

INDIANA – A nationally sold children’s pain relief KinderFarms is being recalled due to instability in acetaminophen, an active ingredient in the company’s product. KinderFarms, LLC, has…

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Ford and Stellantis UAW workers ratify labor contracts

INDIANA – Workers at Ford and Stellantis have voted to ratify tentative agreements between automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union after a…

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Obituary: John “Papa John” Hudson

December 1, 1940 – November 20, 2023 John “Papa John” Hudson, 82, of Bedford, passed away at 8:20 pm on Monday, November 20, 2023, at…

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Friends of Spring Mill awarded $3,000 surprise grant

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Community Foundation awarded its 7th surprise grant last week to Friends of Spring Mill, an organization of volunteers dedicated…

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Senator Koch: General Assembly kicks off the 2024 session

STATEHOUSE  — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana…

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IU Health Foundation grant supports Centerstone

BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday, Nov. 16, IU Health and Centerstone members gathered in Bloomington to commemorate a $400,000 grant focused on helping individuals facing mental…

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Passenger was found with meth and marijuana and was detained

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on drug charges after a Bedford Police officer stopped his vehicle on Saturday, November 18th, for speeding on…

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Indiana Department of Education

Local schools recipients of Competitive Science of Reading grant

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Competitive Science of Reading Grant. Nearly $15 million was awarded…

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