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Martin County 4-H extends deadline for 2026 t-shirt design contest
January 30, 2026
LOOGOOTEE – The Martin County 4-H has extended the submission deadline for its 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest, giving community members additional time to enter after recent weather-related cancel...
Lincoln Elementary to host Senior Breakfast honoring class of 2026
January 30, 2026
BEDFORD – Lincoln Elementary will host a Senior Breakfast on Friday, May 8, 2026, celebrating members of the Class of 2026 who began their educational journey at Lincoln Elementary and other fo...
Koch meets with Jackson County soybean leaders - Seymour Tribune
January 30, 2026
Koch meets with Jackson County soybean leaders Seymour Tribune
BNL seniors Bailey, Burton guiding the Stars back up the mountain
January 30, 2026
BNL will honor Trinidy Bailey and Paige Burton when the Stars (16-6) celebrate Senior Day and battle Class A No.3 Borden on Saturday. Courtesy photo By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD –...
Gerber Products Company announces voluntary recall of limited batches of Arrowroot Biscuits
January 29, 2026
INDIANA — Gerber Products Company is initiating a voluntary recall of limited batches of Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of soft plastic and...
Nominations open for Radius Indiana Momentum Awards; Winners to be honored March 11
January 29, 2026
INDIANA — Radius Indiana has officially opened nominations for its annual Momentum Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate the standout companies driving economic growth across the eight-county...
Bedford woman facing charges after crashing into Gas Station Ice Machine
January 29, 2026
BEDFORD — A local woman is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly crashing her vehicle into a gas station freezer and then entering the store to purchase lottery tickets without reporting...
Gov. Mike Braun celebrates impact of Indiana’s Career and Technical Education Programs as pathway to well-paying jobs
January 29, 2026
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today called attention to the successes of Indiana’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in creating clear pathways to prepare students for i...
2026 Primary Election filing underway: Deadlines and key dates for Lawrence County voters
January 29, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — The local political landscape is quickly taking shape as the filing window remains open for the upcoming 2026 Lawrence County Primary Election. With the May 5, 2026, election date on...
United Way Free Community Tax Service launches in Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties
January 29, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — Tax season is here, and United Way of South Central Indiana (UWSCI), in partnership with local organizations, is offering free in-person and online tax preparation through its 2026 Fr...