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How to talk to children about their friends’ mental health
December 11, 2025
INDIANA – Our children often look to us for answers. Sometimes, when it comes to mental health, we don’t know what to say or how to support them. According to the 2024 KIDS COUNT Data B...
Safeguarding Hoosier Babies: Indiana celebrates 25 years of the Safe Haven Law
December 11, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the state’s Safe Haven Law. This vital legislation provides a critical and legal lifeline f...
Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library announces Adult Winter Bingo Reading Program
December 11, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library will be hosting an adult winter reading program! Patrons, ages 18 and up, can sign up for the program by filling out and sending in a form...
White River Forestry Committee to host ‘Breakfast with a Forester’ on Jan. 16
December 11, 2025
BEDFORD — Local landowners will have an opportunity to learn more about woodland management next month as the White River Forestry Committee hosts its annual “Breakfast with a Forester” on Frid...
Lawrence County Police arrest woman following alleged battery on elderly man
December 11, 2025
BEDFORD—The Lawrence County Police Department arrested a New Albany woman on a warrant after an alleged battery and for violating an active protective order. The probable cause affidavit, filed...
Community support helps keep Pace Head Start open during government shutdown
December 11, 2025
INDIANA – Pace Community Action Agency’s Head Start program is extending its deepest appreciation to the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who rallied behind the agency during t...
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory: Snow and extreme cold on the way
December 11, 2025
INDIANA – The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Lawrence County and the surrounding area, starting with accumulating snow this evening and followed by the coldest ...
IU Head Coach Curt Cignetti named Walter Camp National Coach of the Year
December 11, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University football head coach Curt Cignetti has cemented his place in college football history, being named the Walter Camp National Coach of the Year. This marks the second ...
First Lady Maureen Braun unveils Indiana’s First Dolly Parton Imagination Library Christmas Tree at the Statehouse
December 11, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Visitors to the Indiana Statehouse this December will see something new in this year’s decorations—a display honoring early childhood literacy across the state. First ...
Mitchell announces full day of Christmas events for December 13
December 11, 2025
MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell will host a full day of Christmas festivities on Saturday, Dec. 13, with events scheduled across town from morning until evening. The celebration is organized by Mit...