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Attic insulation fire causes significant damage to Columbus home
November 20, 2025
COLUMBUS — A fire smoldering undetected within newly installed attic insulation caused significant damage to a Washington Street home yesterday afternoon before Columbus firefighters were able to e...
Man arrested after crashing into parked car at Kentucky Fried Chicken
November 20, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Tuesday evening on multiple alcohol and driving-related offenses after he allegedly struck a parked vehicle in a fast-food restaurant parking lot while driving ...
Anonymous donor pledges $30,000 match for Daviess County Museum endowment on giving Tuesday
November 20, 2025
DAVIESS CO. — A significant opportunity for local philanthropy has arrived, as an anonymous donor has pledged to match up to $30,000 in contributions made to the Daviess County Museum Endowment on ...
Bipartisan members of Congress launch federal push to fund Ohio River estoration
November 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), led the introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Mark ...
Ivy Tech launches career-based projects that help students meet new high school diploma requirements
November 20, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has launched new High School Challenges designed to help students explore career fields through hands-on, project-based experiences. Each challe...
Martin County Alliance to host workshop on purpose-driven hiring
November 20, 2025
LOOGOOTEE – The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth is bringing a new professional development opportunity to Loogootee next month with a half-day workshop designed to help employers str...
Patient arrested at IU Health Bedford Hospital after resisting police, intimidation
November 20, 2025
BEDFORD — An Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety officer arrested a Bedford man on charges of intimidation, resisting law enforcement, and disorderly conduct following a highly di...
Arts Commission seeking local hosts for business training program for artists
November 20, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission issued a Request for Expressions of Interest today for parties interested in partnering to deliver a localized version of the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur...
City of Bedford hiring part-time skilled maintenance technician
November 20, 2025
BEDFORD – The City of Bedford has announced an opening for a part-time skilled maintenance technician to assist with the maintenance of municipal properties. The position was posted on November...
Take control of your finances: Free workshop offered by purdue extension
November 20, 2025
MITCHELL – Ever wondered where all your money goes? The Purdue University Extension – Lawrence County is hosting a free, interactive workshop titled “Where Does Your Money Go?”...