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White River Humane Society offers $50 spay and neuter vouchers for Lawrence County residents
January 28, 2026
BEDFORD – The White River Humane Society is offering financial assistance to help Lawrence County residents spay or neuter their pets, thanks to a grant from the Smithville Charitable Foundatio...
Winter Safety Alert: Don’t let snow bury your gas meter
January 28, 2026
LAWRENCE COUNTY— As the region digs out from the latest winter storm, CenterPoint Energy is issuing a critical reminder: that picturesque blanket of snow could be hiding a serious safety hazard rig...
Susie’s Place to reach heartbreaking milestone: 20,000 children served in 2026
January 28, 2026
INDIANA — As 2026 begins, a vital Indiana nonprofit is preparing to mark a sobering but significant milestone. Susie’s Place, a multidisciplinary Child Advocacy Center (CAC), expects to serve its...
Bloomington Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for 2026-2027 Adopt Programs
January 28, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is officially opening recruitment for its Adopt-a-Stream and Adopt-a-Greenspace programs for the 2026-2027 term. These volun...
Attorney General Todd Rokita secures revocation of Rensselaer physician’s license for illegal abortion, sexual misconduct, and prescribing to addicts
January 28, 2026
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita recently secured the revocation of the medical license of Rensselaer physician, Dr. Patrick Sheets, for facilitating an illegal abortion, having sexual ...
RSVP deadline approaches for Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting
January 28, 2026
MITCHELL — Local cattle producers and community members have until this Friday, January 30, to secure their spot for one of the county’s premier agricultural gatherings. The Lawrence Co...
Winter storm halts trash collection in Orleans
January 28, 2026
ORLEANS — Residents of Orleans will need to hold onto their trash for a few more days as severe winter weather continues to disrupt local services. Rumpke Waste & Recycling has suspended all...
City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary boil water advisory for 9 addresses
January 28, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a water main break, nine addresses on North Walnut Street and East 19th Street are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, unless ...
Bedford mourns the loss of civic leader and businessman Johnny ‘Jay’ Fiddler
January 28, 2026
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County community is reflecting on a legacy of service and local pride following the passing of Johnny J. ‘Jay’ Fiddler, 84, who died Friday, January 23 at Stonebr...
Lawrence County highway crews swamped as plowing operations continue; Summer paving list released
January 27, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — Lawrence County Highway crews are locked in a grueling battle against winter weather, with Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder reporting to the commissioners this morning that his de...