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Bo Burkhart resigns as Washington Basketball Coach

January 28, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Washington High School athletic department confirmed a significant leadership change yesterday, announcing the resignation of Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Bo Burkhart, effect...

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IRMCA announces new award honoring Mitchell native, ready mix concrete advocate

January 28, 2026

MITCHELL – The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association announced the creation of the Michael L. Collins Cement Producer Award, a new honor recognizing outstanding contributions and marketing effor...

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins statement on President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15

January 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15: ...

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Governor Braun’s Power Up initiative strengthens Hoosier workforce

January 28, 2026

INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlights the transformative impact of Power Up Indiana’s workforce development initiative, showcasing a wide range of success stories from employers and Ho...

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New study shows trust in Google weakens as AI usage increases

January 28, 2026

NATIONWIDE – For more than two decades, Google has been considered the gold standard for online information quality. But new research reveals that trust is shifting. In a national survey of ...

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Environmental Resilience Institute accepting nominations for 2026 Hoosier Resilience Heroes

January 28, 2026

INDIANA – Now through March 6, the Environmental Resilience Institute will be accepting nominations for 2026 Hoosier Resilience Heroes, Indiana residents who are going above and beyond to prepa...

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Kindergarten screening scheduled for March 11 at LCIS

January 28, 2026

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Independent Schools is now scheduling kindergarten screenings for the 2026–27 school year, with appointments available on Wednesday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

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Police Log: January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 27 5:26 a.m. Report of a parking problem in the 2000 block of 16th Street 5:31 a.m. Report of a disabled vehicle on 29th Street at State ...

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Switchyard Park to host ‘Arctic Adventure’ family event on February 14

January 28, 2026

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites families to bundle up and enjoy a winter-themed outdoor event at Switchyard Park on Saturday, February 14. The Arctic Adventure, scheduled from 3 t...

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Deadline to file a declaration for candidacy for May Primary is February 6

January 28, 2026

BEDFORD – As the January filing window remains open, the political landscape for the upcoming 2026 Lawrence County Primary Election is rapidly coming into focus. With the May 5, 2026, election ...