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Test Your Tree Smarts: Winter Tree ID Workshop coming to Crown Hill
November 19, 2025
INDIANA – Calling all tree enthusiasts! Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum is partnering with the Indiana Arborist Association to host a specialized workshop focused on identifying trees during the ...
Houchin commends House passage of Epstein File transparency; Focuses on victim protection
November 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released a statement following the House passage of legislation mandating complete transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, reiteratin...
Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club “hops” in to help local food bank
November 19, 2025
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club recently demonstrated outstanding community spirit by using funds raised from earlier efforts to provide essential support to the local food bank. ...
Expert reveals six hacks that could slash your winter heating bill by $500
November 19, 2025
BEDFORD – As winter approaches and energy costs climb, homeowners are looking for ways to avoid massive heating bills. According to roofing and insulation experts, the biggest culprit of wasted ene...
Orange County honors Revolutionary War patriots with wreath laying; Rededication set for July 4th
November 19, 2025
PAOLI—The Orange County America 250 Committee recently paid tribute to the county’s Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots, marking the graves of those buried locally with a solemn wreath-la...
Public Meeting Notice: Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of Trustees
November 19, 2025
BEDFORD – The Board of Trustees for Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) has announced a public meeting, and members of the public are invited to attend. The meeting is scheduled for Thurs...
National Finance Center will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday
November 19, 2025
INDIANA – In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, the USDA and National Finance CenterCustomer offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27. All NFC applications will remain availa...
US faces repeat of severe flu season as mutated subclade K spreads
November 19, 2025
NATIONWIDE – The United States may be heading into a second severe flu season in a row, driven by a new, mutated strain, subclade K. This variant is already driving early surges in the United K...
American Pizza Kitchen receives OCEDP Small Business Grant
November 19, 2025
PAOLI — The Orange County Economic Development Partnership has awarded The American Pizza Kitchen a small business grant to help fund building repairs and new equipment, the organization announced ...
BNL’s Crane, Byers, Kirby and Gilbert named All-HHC
November 19, 2025
BNL defensive linemen Gibson Crane and Brady Byers were named All-HHC by the league coaches. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence’s Gibson Crane, Brady Byers, ...