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Property Transfers: January 7, 2025
January 7, 2026
Filed January 6: Derrek and Stephanie Thompson to Brian D. and Michelle R. Schroer, Logan Donica Road, Bedford, IN, 47421, $812,070 Jacob Derksen Jr. to 2D and F LLC, to 180 Hillcrest Way, Bed...
Indiana Rural Summit Coalition members declare candidacies to give small town Hoosiers a voice and a choice
January 7, 2026
STATEHOUSE – In the largest group filing in recent history, nearly 30 members of the Indiana Rural Summit coalition formally filed to be candidates for the Indiana House and Senate Wednesday. The...
Nathan Nikirk announces candidacy or re-election as Lawrence County Circuit Court Judge
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD – Judge Nathan G. Nikirk of the Lawrence Circuit Court has officially filed the necessary paperwork with the Indiana Secretary of State to declare his candidacy for re-election. Judg...
Nathan Nikirk announces candidacy for re-election as Lawrence County Circuit Court Judge
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD – Judge Nathan G. Nikirk of the Lawrence Circuit Court has officially filed the necessary paperwork with the Indiana Secretary of State to declare his candidacy for re-election. Judg...
Washington man arrested in Evansville following Illinois bank robbery
January 7, 2026
EVANSVILLE — A multi-state investigation has led to the arrest of a Washington man accused of robbing a financial institution in Illinois using a disguise and a demand note. Robert Emil Neal, 51...
Lawmakers question $1 billion new highway as INDOT cancels over 300 road projects
January 7, 2026
INDIANA — A growing rift is forming between the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and state lawmakers over how to prioritize the state’s dwindling infrastructure budget. On Monday, ...
Odon residents face water shutdown and boil order advisory due to valve repairs
January 7, 2026
ODON — Town officials have announced a temporary water shutdown today for several residential areas in Odon as maintenance crews work to replace a critical water valve on Park Street. The infras...
ACLU files lawsuit, contempt motion against Loogootee over renewed PrideFest restrictions
January 7, 2026
LOOGOOTEE — For the third consecutive year, the City of Loogootee is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with the ACLU of Indiana over the right to host a local Pride festival in the heart of the ...
StoneGate announces Winter Piano Skill Sessions for all ages
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD — Local residents looking to sharpen their musical talents this season have a new opportunity at the StoneGate Arts & Education Center. The center has announced a six-week “Winter...
Bedford man on probation runs red light and is arrested for second OWI charge
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford man currently on probation for a previous drunk driving conviction was arrested early Sunday morning after police allegedly witnessed him speed through a red light. According...