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Heltonville Youth League to host free Kids Pitch Baseball Clinic
January 29, 2026
HELTONVILLE –The Heltonville Youth League will host a free Kids Pitch Baseball Clinic on Saturday, March 7, 2026, offering young players a chance to sharpen their skills and prepare for the upc...
Shutdown deadline looms as Senate standoff deepens over ICE reform
January 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate negotiators are locked in a high-stakes standoff as the Friday at midnight deadline to avert a partial government shutdown fast approaches. While House leaders and the Whi...
Tickets are still available for Beyond Safety Conference
January 29, 2026
MERRILLVILLE – Tickets are still available for 2026 Beyond Safety, the premier safety conference for the construction sector, set for 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. 3 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The ...
Three candidates face off Saturday to succeed longtime Perry Township Trustee Dan Combs
January 29, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democratic Party will convene a vacancy caucus this Saturday, Jan. 31, to select a new Perry Township Trustee following the passing of Dan “Carp” Combs e...
Seymour Parks and Recreation seeks public input for new five-year Master Plan
January 29, 2026
SEYMOUR – Seymour Parks and Recreation is asking residents to help shape the future of local parks and recreation by participating in a public survey as the department begins work on a new five...
Police Log: January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 28 4:40 p.m. Joseph J. Schoemann, 53, Sheridan, operating a vehicle while intoxicated Incidents – January 28 1:03 a.m. Report of...
Coffee & Crafts returns to Mitchell Library for February program
January 29, 2026
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library will host its February Coffee & Crafts program on Tuesday, February 3, at 11 a.m., upstairs at the library. The event is open to ages 16 and...
Veteran Patriots, wide awake with winning streak, set to invade BNL Fieldhouse
January 29, 2026
BNL’s Parker Kern and the Stars (4-9) will battle 4A No.14 Terre Haute North on Saturday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – When coaches dream, whether it’s a nightmare ce...
Indiana reports at least 3 winter weather-related deaths - wdrb.com
January 29, 2026
Indiana reports at least 3 winter weather-related deaths wdrb.com
Renaissance Club will induct two new alumni to the BNL Wall of Fame on Saturday
January 28, 2026
BEDFORD — The Bedford North Lawrence High School Renaissance Club will induct two distinguished alumni into its Wall of Fame on Saturday, Jan. 31, during halftime of the varsity basketball game at ...