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Shoals woman arrested on multiple drug charges after report of erratic driving
November 26, 2025
LAWRENCE CO.– A Shoals woman was arrested late on Nov. 19 following a traffic stop initiated after reports of erratic driving. Tela Weldon, 34, faces multiple felony charges related to the possessi...
Library to host hot-chocolate-themed storytime for young children
November 26, 2025
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Public Library will welcome young children and their caregivers for a cozy, winter-themed Storytime on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Department...
Orleans ready for Holiday Cheer: 15th Annual Christmas on the Square set for Saturday, Dec. 13
November 26, 2025
ORLEANS — The holiday spirit is set to shine brightly in Orleans this weekend as the Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosts the 15th Annual “Orleans Christmas on the Square.” The popular family even...
Deadline Alert: Indiana Connectivity Program applications due Sunday, December 7th for Rural Broadband Grants
November 26, 2025
INDIANA—Indiana homes and businesses in rural areas lacking high-speed internet have until Sunday, December 7th, to submit applications for the state’s Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP). The...
Property Transfers: November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025
Filed November 25: Matthew S. and Jamie L. Nikirk to Cainin and Makiah Behringer, 117 Mill Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $300,000 Kayla and Gavin Baxter to Kamaldeep Singh, 481 Standish Steel Ro...
Police Log: November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 25 3:37 p.m. Jennifer R. Harrell, 40, Bedford, operating a vehicle while intoxicated on a controlled substance, OWI endangerment, possession ...
Christmas at Crossroads to light up Seymour this Saturday
November 26, 2025
SEYMOUR — The magic of the season arrives in full glow this Saturday as the community gathers for Christmas at Crossroads, an evening filled with lights, music, and holiday cheer at Crossroads Park...
Cops & Kids fundraiser shatters record with $19,000 raised for local children
November 26, 2025
BEDFORD — A wave of generosity swept through Lawrence County on Sunday as the annual Cops & Kids Christmas fundraiser at Bandana’s Bar and Grill shattered previous records, bringing in more t...
Lane closure planned for State Road 56 in Dubois County on Monday
November 26, 2025
DUBOIS CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for State Road 56 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Monday, December 1, State Road 56 will be reduced to one...
IBJ Media launches Authentic and Agentic, a weekly podcast helping leaders navigate artificial intelligence
November 26, 2025
INDIANA— IBJ Media today announced the launch of Authentic and Agentic, a new weekly podcast that helps business and community leaders understand artificial intelligence in a practical, deeply hum...