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Purdue Extension to detail community impact at free November Lunch-n-Learn
October 14, 2025
BEDFORD — The Purdue Extension-Lawrence County office is inviting the public to a free Lunch-n-Learn event next month to highlight how its educational programs are benefiting residents of all ages....
Columbus teen killed in an early Saturday morning motorcycle crash
October 14, 2025
COLUMBUS — A 19-year-old Columbus resident was pronounced dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash reported Saturday morning. The incident occurred near State Street and Fairview Drive. ...
Driver blames crash on Chupacabra, now faces felony OWI charge
October 14, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — A Bedford man was arrested early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash that left his truck overturned and led to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The drive...
Hoosiers can help put a stop to poaching
October 14, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to Turn In a Poacher, Inc...
Loogootee Schools to hold public hearing on teacher contract
October 14, 2025
LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Community School Corporation is inviting the public to attend a hearing next week to review and discuss the tentative collective bargaining agreement reached with teachers...
Seymour Public Works announces start of curbside leaf pickup
October 14, 2025
SEYMOUR — The Seymour Department of Public Works has announced that its annual curbside leaf collection program will begin on Monday. Residents are advised to prepare their leaf piles according to ...
Driver flees crash scene on State Road 37
October 14, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — A Bedford man was arrested early Friday morning after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a guardrail on State Road 37 and attempting to flee the scene on foot. The suspect, iden...
Co-ops balance broadband expansion and electrical safety in Indiana
October 14, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s rural electric cooperatives are working to expand broadband access across the state while maintaining their core responsibility: delivering safe, reliable, and affordable...
Jackson County Chamber to host appreciation breakfast for first responders
October 14, 2025
BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County Chamber is preparing to honor the county’s dedicated first responders with an appreciation breakfast next week. The event aims to provide the community with an...
Win a free family four-pack to Indy Eleven match
October 14, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – LiteFM 102.5 is giving listeners the chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to see the Indy Eleven in action at Carroll Stadium on Saturday, October 18. To enter, partici...