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ISP shares winter driving tips ahead of snow season

January 22, 2026

INDIANA – Winter weather is on the way, and the Indiana State Police is encouraging drivers to prepare now before snow and ice become a daily reality. Officials say many people don’t think a...

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Headlight violation leads to felony DUI arrest

January 22, 2026

BEDFORD – A routine traffic stop for a broken headlight resulted in felony charges early Sunday morning after a driver allegedly failed multiple sobriety tests in a fast-food parking lot. Mathew...

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Free Beef Quality Assurance certification class set for Jan. 22 in Paoli

January 22, 2026

PAOLI – Orange County livestock producers will have an opportunity to earn or renew their Beef Quality Assurance certification during a free training class Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Orange Coun...

Special Olympics Indiana Jackson County conducting fundraiser - tribtown.com

January 22, 2026

Special Olympics Indiana Jackson County conducting fundraiser  tribtown.com

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Stars working the numbers for conference clash with Seymour

January 21, 2026

BNL coach Jackson Ryan and the Stars will seek their first HHC win of the season when they host Seymour on Friday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Comparing scores between s...

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Water service restored in Oolitic: 10-inch main repaired, No boil order in effect

January 21, 2026

OOLITIC — The Town of Oolitic Utilities Department announced Wednesday afternoon that water service has been fully restored following the successful repair of a critical infrastructure leak. Cre...

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Property Transfers: January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026

Filed January 20: F. Annette Seib to K. Broc Seib, 2605 35th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $1,222,300 Keg Liquor LLC to Shera Liqour LLC and Sukhjinder Singh, 224 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, I...

Winter Storm Watch issued for Southern Indiana this weekend: Major snow and ice expected this weekend - wbiw.com

January 21, 2026

Winter Storm Watch issued for Southern Indiana this weekend: Major snow and ice expected this weekend  wbiw.com

Winter Storm Warning issued for Southern Indiana: Major snow and ice expected this weekend - wbiw.com

January 21, 2026

Winter Storm Warning issued for Southern Indiana: Major snow and ice expected this weekend  wbiw.com

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Winter Storm Warning issued for Southern Indiana: Major snow and ice expected this weekend

January 21, 2026

INDIANA — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of Southern Indiana, including Lawrence, Monroe, and Jackson counties, as an expansive winter system prepares...