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January Storytime pops with fun at Mitchell Community Public Library
January 8, 2026
Families with young children are invited to celebrate National Popcorn Month with a special January Storytime at the Mitchell Community Public Library. The themed storytime will take place on Wednesd...
Orleans Dogwood Festival prepares for 56th year as “America 250” kickoff site
January 8, 2026
ORLEANS — Planning is officially underway for the 56th Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival, a beloved Southern Indiana tradition that will take on added national significance this year. The 2026 ...
Bedford man arrested after nearly striking State Trooper patrol vehicle
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD — A local man is behind bars after a dangerous encounter on State Road 37 late Monday night. Gary Beaver, 66, of Bedford, was arrested on multiple drunk driving charges after nearly collidi...
Local Lions Clubs set “Gold Standard” record with 32 accessibility ramps in 2025
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD — A group of local volunteers, many of them senior citizens with no professional carpentry background, has just concluded a record-breaking year of service that has transformed the lives of...
Paul Hollis confirmed as 41st Director of the United States Mint
January 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Paul Hollis took the oath of office, becoming the 41st Director of the United States Mint (Mint). Mr. Hollis was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on Jul...
Chief Justice Loretta Rush to deliver 2026 “Justice in the Heartland” address
January 7, 2026
INDIANA — Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will present her annual State of the Judiciary address to Governor Mike Braun and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly next week. India...
Double-vehicle fire shuts down I-69 in Noblesville following serious early morning crash
January 7, 2026
NOBLESVILLE – This morning, just before 3:00, emergency crews were dispatched to a serious crash in the southbound lanes of I-69 near the 212-mile marker. The first responders to the scene enco...
Kennedy, Rollins unveil historic reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy; Put real food back at center of health
January 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today released the Dietar...
Schneck announces agreement to acquire Family Drug in Brownstown, Seymour - Local News Digital
January 7, 2026
Schneck announces agreement to acquire Family Drug in Brownstown, Seymour Local News Digital
Schneck announces agreement to acquire Family Drug in Brownstown, Seymour - localnewsdigital.com
January 7, 2026
Schneck announces agreement to acquire Family Drug in Brownstown, Seymour localnewsdigital.com