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Make the Great American Smokeout your day to quit tobacco
November 11, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, during which organizations across the nation encourage the millions of American smokers to quit this toxic...
Celebrating National Adoption Month
November 11, 2025
INDIANA – November marks National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families and celebrating the joy of adoption. State Rep. Martin Ca...
Longest-ever US government shutdown poised to end as Senate approves funding bill
November 11, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C.—The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is on the brink of conclusion after the Senate decisively approved a bill on Monday to reopen federal agencies and restore funding. ...
Murder trial set to begin for man accused in February 2024 shooting death
November 11, 2025
BEDFORD – The murder trial for Casey Brown, the man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, is scheduled to begin in Lawrence County Superior Court I. The trial is exp...
Purdue Extension to host festive “Cattle and Canvas” painting activity in Bedford
November 11, 2025
BEDFORD – Purdue Extension is inviting the community to celebrate the season with a “Cattle and Canvas” Holiday Painting Activity. The festive event, designed for participants of al...
Final warning: Indiana state tax extension deadline is November 17th
November 11, 2025
INDIANA – The final date for Indiana residents who requested a tax filing extension is fast approaching. The deadline to file state individual income tax returns is November 17, and taxpayers a...
Local leaders unite to launch Bloomington Giving Machine in Fountain Square Mall
November 11, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — A new way to make a difference is coming this holiday season. The public is invited to celebrate the launch of the Bloomington Light the World Giving Machine at 10:00 a.m. on Satur...
Police Log: November 11, 2025
November 11, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents: November 10 12:00 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 23rd Street 12:49 a.m. 911 call investigation in the 1000 block of 24th Str...
A Day to Honor Service: Veterans Day and the meaning of November 11th
November 11, 2025
NATIONAL — Each year on November 11th, the United States pauses to observe Veterans Day, a national holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. While o...
Cops & Kids Christmas fundraiser set for Nov. 23 at Bandana’s Bar & Grill
November 11, 2025
BEDFORD — Bandana’s Bar and Grill will host the annual Cops & Kids Christmas fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 1220 5th Street in Bedford. The event supports Spring Mill FOP Lodge #172 in pro...