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Mark Starr Memorial Cutter Classic shifts schedule to avoid impending winter storm
January 23, 2026
BEDFORD — Organizers of the Mark Starr Memorial Cutter Classic have adjusted the schedule for this weekend’s tournament due to an incoming winter storm expected to affect the area. The four...
Burris Elementary to host IREAD-3 parent meeting Feb. 10
January 23, 2026
MITCHELL — Burris Elementary School invites third-grade parents to an IREAD-3 Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Burris Cafeteria and will...
Award-winning documentary to spotlight substance use crisis with free screening at Mitchell Opera House Feb. 17
January 23, 2026
MITCHELL — A free community screening of the award-winning documentary The Addict’s Wake will be held Feb. 17 at the Mitchell Opera House, bringing attention to substance use disorder and its imp...
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Jan. 27, get details here
January 23, 2026
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on January 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Pledge of Allegiance Appro...
Gov. Braun prepares for severe winter weather this weekend: “ISP, National Guard, and INDOT crews stand ready to assist”
January 23, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – With severe winter weather forecasted this weekend, Governor Braun is reiterating Indiana’s preparedness for severe snow and ice. The Indiana Department of Transpor...
Leadership Daviess County participants invited to Indiana Statehouse visit Feb. 19
January 23, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — Leadership Daviess County program participants and alumni are invited to take part in a special behind-the-scenes visit to the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Th...
Shawswick Elementary to host Senior Breakfast and Clapout for Class of 2026
January 23, 2026
BEDFORD — Shawswick Elementary School and the Shawswick PTO will welcome back graduating seniors for a special “Senior Breakfast & Clapout” on Friday, May 8. The event will begin at 7...
Police Log: January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- January 22 5:12 p.m. Brittany Turpen, 38, Bedford, Operating with a controlled substance in body, neglect of a dependant, public intoxication Incidents- ...
Bloomington offering free holiday greenery recycling through January
January 23, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — City of Bloomington residents still have time to dispose of unwanted holiday greenery at no cost. From now through the end of January, residents can place natural holiday items suc...
Orleans Fire Department urges residents to prepare for approaching winter storm
January 23, 2026
ORLEANS – Orleans Fire Department officials say they are monitoring an approaching winter storm that is expected to impact the area and are urging residents to prepare now and use extra caution...