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Helping residents get online: Digital skills class announced
November 12, 2025
BLOOMFIELD — Not everyone grew up in front of a screen. Some of us remember when the world moved slower, when information lived in books and conversations, not passwords and pop-ups. But the world ...
Heroes Unite: Boys & Girls Club’s ‘Calling All Super Heroes’ Dinner & Auction raises over $107,000 for local youth
November 11, 2025
BEDFORD — Capes weren’t required, but the community spirit at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County’s 2025 Calling All Super Heroes Dinner & Auction was nothing short of heroic. With...
Free Photos with Santa offered Dec. 6 at Harp Commons
November 11, 2025
BEDFORD — Families will have the chance to visit with Santa and take home a free holiday photo on Saturday, Dec. 6, during Christmas Around the Square. Santa will be at Harp Commons from 2 to 5 p.m...
Indiana State Police unveil new Dodge Durango and Ford Mustang patrol fleet
November 11, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) officially welcomed two powerful new additions to its patrol fleet, unveiling the Dodge Durango SUV and the return of the Ford Mustang at a ceremony today. ...
Infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart Formula
November 11, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. — Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism potentially linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. The U.S. Food and Drug Administra...
Lawrence County Winds debut concert set for Nov. 16 at Mitchell Opera House
November 11, 2025
MITCHELL—Music lovers are invited to attend the inaugural concert of the Lawrence County Winds ensemble, set for Sunday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Mitchell Opera House. The concert...
Wendy’s plans to close up to 360 US restaurants amid sales slump
November 11, 2025
DUBLIN, OH — Fast-food giant Wendy’s is preparing to close hundreds of underperforming locations nationwide, a move intended to strengthen the overall brand and reverse a recent decline in do...
Downtown Shoals businesses get a refresh with IU Design Partnership
November 11, 2025
SHOALS – Main Street in Shoals is undergoing a vibrant transformation as local businesses unveil fresh, custom-designed signage, the result of a collaborative effort with Indiana University’s...
Cybersecurity risk report: Indiana ranks second nationally for cybercrime complaints
November 11, 2025
INDIANA — New research analyzing 2024 FBI data reveals that Indiana is the state second most at risk of cybercrime, reporting a rate of complaints per capita that is nearly triple that of most of t...
Experts warn “Doomscrolling” mirrors behavioral addiction, fueling anxiety and insomnia
November 11, 2025
INDIANA – Mental health experts are cautioning that the pervasive modern habit of endlessly consuming distressing online content, a behavior dubbed “doomscrolling,” is more than just a ...