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Community and businesses honored for supporting Special Olympics Athletes
February 4, 2026
BEDFORD — Special Olympics Indiana Lawrence County is recognizing local businesses and organizations for their support during the 2025 season, crediting community generosity with helping athletes g...
28-year-old Seymour man charged with battery after report of 5-year-old with 'significant bruising' - WDRB
February 4, 2026
28-year-old Seymour man charged with battery after report of 5-year-old with 'significant bruising' WDRB
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana, small business of the year winners announced
February 4, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – A firefighting equipment manufacturer whose products are known globally and a nationally-recognized public relations firm were honored today as top winners at the Indiana Chamber o...
Senator Banks calls for passage of SAVE America Act
February 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), an original cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, released the following statement: Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “If the United States...
Oolitic Town Hall and Street Department announce new operating hours
February 4, 2026
OOLITIC — Following the January monthly council meeting, local officials have announced a shift in the operating schedule for both the Oolitic Town Hall and the Street Department. The Council appr...
Holland Kiwanis to host 17th Annual Gun and Knife Show in Huntingburg Valentine’s weekend
February 4, 2026
HUNTINGBURG — The Holland Kiwanis Club will host its 17th annual Gun and Knife Show on Feb. 14 and 15 at the Huntingburg Event Center, with proceeds benefiting Riley Children’s Hospital and other...
BNL to host 8th Grade Parent Night for 2026–2027 school year
February 4, 2026
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence Schools will host an 8th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, February 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the BNL Performing Arts Center. The event is designed to help families pre...
North Lawrence Community Schools celebrates National School Counseling Week
February 4, 2026
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools is recognizing National School Counseling Week, observed February 2–6, 2026, by celebrating the dedicated counselors who play a vital role in suppor...
Coldest Night of the Year Walk to support Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford
February 4, 2026
BEDFORD- The Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford will host its third annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Homelessness on Saturday, February 28, bringing the community together to raise funds and...
Bull Reproductive Soundness Clinic scheduled for March 28 in Paoli
February 4, 2026
PAOLI – The Orange County Cattlemen’s Association will host a Bull Reproductive Soundness Clinic on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Orange County Animal Clinic, Dr. Cooper’s...