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Lawrence County Election: Candidates hit the ground running on first day of filing
January 8, 2026
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The race for the 2026 primary election officially kicked off Wednesday, January 7, as candidates across Lawrence County lined up to file their declarations of candidacy. As of Wed...
Hoosiers to converge on Statehouse for 2026 Renewable Energy Day
January 8, 2026
INDIANA — Advocates for a cleaner, more affordable energy grid are preparing to descend on the Indiana Statehouse this month for Renewable Energy Day 2026. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, hundreds of Ho...
Indiana launches online filing for senior tax credit to speed up refunds
January 8, 2026
INDIANA — In a major effort to modernize state services, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced that eligible seniors can now file for the Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly online s...
All Bedford City Offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 8, 2026
BEDFORD – All Bedford City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. TASC buses will not be running. Monday’s trash will be...
Nehemiah Building Project seeks volunteers and families in need of home repairs
January 8, 2026
SEYMOUR – Seymour 1st Wesleyan Church is inviting community members to get involved in its Nehemiah Building Project, a faith-based outreach program dedicated to helping vulnerable residents wi...
Knocked down, Stars looking for tubthumping response during road trip to Indian Creek
January 8, 2026
BNL’s Paige Burton and the Stars (12-5) will visit Indian Creek on Saturday. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Knocked down by a tough loss, Bedford North Lawrence will take advic...
Establishing a smooth transition from home to school
January 8, 2026
INDIANA – Returning to school after a break can be challenging for many students, especially after longer vacations such as winter or summer break. Typically, the longer a student is away from ...
Free 2026 Home Buyers Club courses open for first-time homebuyers
January 8, 2026
First-time homebuyers interested in learning what it truly takes to buy and own a home will have a new opportunity in 2026 through a free educational program offered by the City of Bloomington Depart...
Orleans pickleball expansion moves forward with $5,000 community grant
January 8, 2026
ORLEANS — The ongoing transformation of the Town of Orleans’ recreational hub took a major step forward this week as local leaders gathered to celebrate a new investment in community wellness...
IU Head Coach Curt Cignetti named the winner of the 2025 Bobby Dodd Trophy
January 8, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – In a scene that would have been unthinkable just two years ago, the Indiana University Hoosiers stood atop the college football world on New Year’s Day, hoisting the trophy afte...