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Ryan’s Stars start anxious preparation during first official practice for 2025-26 season
November 11, 2025
BNL’s Jackson Ryan addresses his team during Monday’s first official practice session for the fast-approaching 2025-26 campaign. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – The energy lev...
Tax refund text scam resurfaces: DOR warns public not to click suspicious links
November 10, 2025
INDIANA – A renewed text message scam targeting taxpayers, requesting confirmation of bank account information for tax refund deposits, is currently circulating. The Department of Revenue (D...
Pleasant Run Fire Department to host Chili Cook-Off on Nov. 15
November 10, 2025
HELTONVILLE — The Pleasant Run Volunteer Fire Department will turn up the heat next weekend with its Chili Cook-Off, set for Saturday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the fire station, 138 Jefferson S...
Hoosier Safety Alert: Winter fire risks rise as temperatures drop
November 10, 2025
INDIANA — As cold weather settles in and Hoosiers increasingly rely on alternative heat sources like space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves to cut energy costs, fire officials are issuing a str...
Bluffton City Police Officer arrested on domestic battery charges
November 10, 2025
BLUFFTON – On November 10, Indiana State Police Troopers arrested a Bluffton City Police Officer on domestic battery charges stemming from an incident on Thursday, November 6, at a reside...
Mitchell man sentenced to two years in prison for failure to register as sex offender
November 10, 2025
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man has been sentenced to two years in the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) after pleading guilty to a Level 6 Felony charge of failure to register as a sex or viole...
EDITED Springville Community Academy’s “Harvest of Hope” fundraiser reaches halfway point, donate toward school’s needs today
November 10, 2025
SPRINGVILLE — Springville Community Academy has reached the halfway mark in its “Harvest of Hope” fundraiser, collecting $575 toward its first milestone for playground maintenance. Harvest o...
Springville Community Academy’s “Harvest of Hope” fundraiser reaches halfway point, donate toward school’s needs today
November 10, 2025
SPRINGVILLE — Springville Community Academy has reached the halfway mark in its “Harvest of Hope” fundraiser, collecting $575 toward its first milestone for playground maintenance. Harvest o...
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission to tackle Mitchell development, Shell building update and 2026 budget
November 10, 2025
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) has scheduled a meeting for November 13 to address a key agenda focused on local development, budget planning, and project updates. ...
Kirkwood Avenue reopens to vehicle traffic and parking on November 12
November 10, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, the City of Bloomington will reopen Kirkwood Avenue to vehicle traffic and parking on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, marking the conclusion of this year’s cl...