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Seeing Red: Friday marks National Wear Red Day in fight against heart disease
February 3, 2026
INDIANA – This Friday, February 6, a crimson wave will sweep across Indiana and the nation as communities celebrate National Wear Red Day. Held annually on the first Friday of February, the event s...
Red Cross: 20K donations uncollected due to winter weather; Give blood or platelets now
February 3, 2026
INDIANA — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Do...
Friday, Feb. 6 deadline to join May Primary ballot
February 3, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — Prospective candidates are reminded that the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the primary nomination is Friday, February 6, 2026, at noon local time. As the prim...
First Financial gives back to Bloomington more than $124,000 in donations in 2025
February 3, 2026
BLOOMINGTON– First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and associates teamed up to donate $124,000 in Bloomington in 2025, as the bank continues to make a positive difference for people in the communitie...
Police Log: February 3, 2026
February 3, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 2 4:10 p.m. Herbert L. Fry, 58, Bedford, battery against a public safety official, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 7:50 p.m. Edwin D...
Jackson County man reappointed to the Indiana Commission on Aging board - Seymour Tribune
February 3, 2026
Jackson County man reappointed to the Indiana Commission on Aging board Seymour Tribune
Navy installation in Crane, renamed
February 2, 2026
CRANE–Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane), the world’s third largest naval installation located 35 miles south of Bloomington in Crane, Indiana, has officially been renamed Naval Weapons Sta...
Gov. Mike Braun fights waste, fraud, and abuse in government
February 2, 2026
INDIANA – Today, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order creating an Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention to build on his success in rooting out and eliminating waste, fraud, a...
LCIS opens enrollment for 2026–2027 school year
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Independent Schools has officially opened its new student enrollment application period for the 2026–2027 school year. LCIS is a public K–8 charter school offering...
4-H Arts & Crafts Workshop invites youth to get creative in February
February 2, 2026
PAOLI – Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development is inviting local youth to tap into their creativity during the “Let’s Get Crafty!” Arts & Crafts Workshop on Monday, February 9. The wo...