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BNL girls splash to win at Jennings
January 23, 2026
NORTH VERNON – Bedford North Lawrence posted a victory over Jennings County during girls high school swimming action on Thursday night. The Stars recorded a 113-66 win in the girls meet. ...
Traffic Alert: Disabled Semi Blocking State Road 337 in Orleans
January 23, 2026
ORLEANS— Local authorities are advising motorists to seek alternate routes this morning following a traffic disruption on a major local thoroughfare. The Orleans Police Department reported that ...
Stars cap regular season with win over North Knox
January 23, 2026
BNL’s Mason Heinzman faces North Knox’s Caden Lee during wrestling action at 144 pounds. The Stars conquered the Warriors in the regular-season finale. Courtesy photo BEDFORD – Bedford No...
BNL making short trip to Class A No.3 Orleans with long-range goal in mind
January 23, 2026
BNL’s Miley Sherrill and the Stars (15-6) will face Class A No.3 Orleans (16-2) on Saturday. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – For the final road test of the regular season, Bedfo...
Tyler Brock selected as 2025 District 10 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
PORTER CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock, who serves Porter County, has been selected as the 2025 District 10 Officer of the Year. Officer Tyler Brock “Across Indiana,...
Josh Thomas is District 9 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
JEFFERSON CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Josh Thomas, who serves Jefferson County, has been selected as the 2025 District 9 Officer of the Year. Officer Josh Thomas “Across I...
Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year
January 22, 2026
HOUSTON — Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, was named national college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, presented by Ho...
Caleb Hutchison selected as 2025 District 5 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
OWEN CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Caleb Hutchison, who serves Owen County, has been selected as the 2025 District 5 Officer of the Year. Officer Caleb Hutchison “Across India...
Sycamore Land Trust welcomes new Executive Director Alex Sienkiewicz
January 22, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — Sycamore Land Trust is delighted to welcome Alex Sienkiewicz as its new executive director, ushering in a new era of leadership dedicated to protecting southern Indiana’s natural he...
Matthew Williams selected as 2025 District 6 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
MONROE CO – Indiana Conservation Officer Matthew Williams, who serves Monroe County, has been selected as the 2025 District 6 Officer of the Year. Matthew Williams “Across Indiana,...