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Man arrested after allegedly climbing through victim’s window

November 7, 2025

BEDFORD — Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a Salem man on Tuesday after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home through a window. Hayden Cooper, 30, was ar...

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Holiday Market opens tomorrow in Mitchell

November 7, 2025

MITCHELL — The Holiday Market at Mitchell First Church of God arrives tomorrow, bringing a festive start to the season. The market will be held on Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the...

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Local song honored at Josie Music Awards, carrying on Orleans man’s legacy

November 7, 2025

ORLEANS — A song written in the final months of Orleans resident Danny Clipp’s life has received national recognition. “Heaven’s Front Porch” was awarded Multi-Genre Song of the Year at the...

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ISP celebrates: Graduation of the 88th Indiana State Police Lateral Recruit Academy

November 7, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS –On November 6, the 88th Indiana State Police Lateral Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Museum Auditorium. The commencement address was gi...

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Over 830,000 Peloton bikes recalled due to a fall and injury risk

November 7, 2025

MARYLAND – More than 830,000 Peloton bikes have been recalled due to a fall and injury risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. Consumer Product Safety Co...

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Driver arrested for OWI, resisting arrest after driving wrong way on one-way street

November 7, 2025

BEDFORD — An Indianapolis man is facing multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, after allegedly driving the wrong way on a one-way street in Bedfo...

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Jasper District welcomes two new Probationary Troopers

November 7, 2025

JASPER – On November 6, 2025, fourteen probationary troopers graduated from the 88th Indiana State Police Lateral Academy. Trooper Aaron Guzman (L) and Trooper Dakota Hatton (R) These p...

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Community Foundation of Morgan County wards $10,000 to Youth First, Inc. to provide mental health support for local students

November 7, 2025

MORGAN COUNTY – Youth First is celebrating the Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) for investing in Morgan County youth and families. CFMC recently awarded $10,000 to Youth First, Inc....

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Orange County Historical Society to host screening of courthouse renovation documentary on Nov. 16

November 7, 2025

PAOLI – The Orange County Historical Society will host a special screening of a brand-new historic documentary, “The Rejuvenation of Our Courthouse.”  The showing is set for Sunday, Novemb...

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Orleans Town Hall will close Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day

November 7, 2025

ORLEANS – Orleans Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular trash pick up will be as normal. The post Orleans Town Hall will close Tuesday, Nov....