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Governor Braun opts in to new federal tax credit for School Choice Scholarships
January 22, 2026
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun announced today that Indiana is opting into a new initiative, which will allow Hoosiers to collect federal tax savings for investments made in K-12 scholarships....
Orleans American Legion continues half-century of support for Dogwood Festival
January 22, 2026
ORLEANS — A cornerstone of the Orleans community is reaffirming its commitment to the town’s most celebrated spring tradition. Members of the Orleans American Legion Warren Brock Post #69 met rec...
Officer Rhett Braun selected as 2025 District 4 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
JAY CO. – Conservation Officer Rhett Braun, who serves Jay County, has been selected as the 2025 District 4 Officer of the Year. Officer Rhett Braun “Across Indiana, conservation o...
Warsaw man arrested on felony charges following cybertip investigation
January 22, 2026
WARSAW – Investigators with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) began a criminal investigation in November 2024 after receiving a cybertip from the Natio...
Conservation Officer Ryan Blackman selected as 2025 District 3 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
WHITE CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Ryan Blackman, who serves White County, has been selected as the 2025 District 3 Officer of the Year. Officer Ryan Blackman “Across Indiana...
Caden Graber named District 7 Officer of the Year
January 22, 2026
DAVIESS CO. – Indiana Conservation Officer Caden Graber, who serves Daviess County, has been selected as the 2025 District 7 Officer of the Year. Officer Caden Graber “Across India...
Property Transfers: January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
Filed January 21: Joseph R. and Kayla L. Fish to Jordan S. Wolfe, 421 Pinewood Drive, Springville, IN, 47462, $152,500 Elizabeth S. Hollars to Craig Solinski, 324 Sycamore Drive, Bedford, IN, ...
Jayella Filler earns Lilly Scholars at Purdue scholarship
January 22, 2026
BEDFORD – Jayella Filler has been named a recipient of the highly competitive Lilly Scholars at Purdue scholarship, an award that will cover her full tuition at Purdue University and provide a ...
Bedford Public Library to offer “A is for Amigos” intro to spanish program Feb. 24
January 22, 2026
BEDFORD – Bedford Public Library will offer a new introduction to Spanish program, “A is for Amigos,” on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m., with two sessions available for different age groups. ...
How social isolation impacts your child’s emotional regulation
January 22, 2026
INDIANA – Emotional regulation is a child’s ability to understand, express, and manage their feelings in healthy ways. This skill begins developing early in life and continues to grow through...