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Mitchell Community Public Library to host November LEGO Club for kids
November 5, 2025
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Public Library will hold its next LEGO Club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. The program is open to children ages ...
Applications open for Indiana Residential Safe Room Program
November 5, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the Residential Safe Room Program from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2025. The program offers rebates of up to 75 ...
Jasper stops BNL wrestlers in girls opener
November 5, 2025
JASPER – Jasper posted an 82-0 victory over Bedford North’s Lawrence during girls high school wrestling action on Monday night. Only four matches were contested on the mat. Jasperâ€...
Stars bring strengths, weaknesses into clear focus during scrimmage workout at Columbus North
November 5, 2025
COLUMBUS – BNL’s Miley Sherrill drives past Columbus North’s Kaylie Harmon during Tuesday night’s IHSAA scrimmage. The Bull Dogs won three quarters and posted a 56-49 final tally. By Ju...
Arrests made, federal charges filed in Martin County child molesting and exploitation investigation
November 4, 2025
MARTIN COUNTY — A criminal investigation initiated by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in May 2025 into allegations of child molestation has led to the arrests of three individuals and the tran...
Lane closure planned for State Road 62 in Spencer County
November 4, 2025
SPENCER CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for State Road 62 in Spencer County. Beginning on or around Monday, November 10, crews will begin a lane closure o...
Attorney General Todd Rokita secures judgement against Jasper traveling consulting in timeshare fraud case
November 4, 2025
INDIANA — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has announced a victory for consumer protection after securing a judgment against GoGo Travel Consulting LLC, a Jasper-based travel company found to h...
Paoli FFA to host Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11
November 4, 2025
PAOLI — Paoli FFA will host its annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. at Paoli Jr./Sr. High School. All veterans and their families are invited to attend the event at no cost...
Temporary closure announced for Sieboldt Quarry Road for culvert replacement
November 4, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — Drivers who use Sieboldt Quarry Road should prepare for a temporary two-day closure next week as county crews replace culverts. The closure will affect the section of Sieboldt Qua...
Free weather radios to Lawrence County’s most vulnerable
November 4, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — Thanks to a generous grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management (LCEM) is distributing free weather radios to residents most in need of reliable storm warnings. ...