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Linton Police detective arrested for OWI following New Year’s Eve incident

January 5, 2026

LINTON — A detective with the Linton Police Department has been stripped of his duties and placed on administrative leave following an arrest for driving while intoxicated on New Year’s Eve. T...

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Senator Koch: Blind and disabled Hoosier, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by January 15

January 5, 2026

STATEHOUSE — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford...

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New Year: Indiana BMV unveils five specialty license plates for 2006

January 5, 2026

INDIANA — Hoosier drivers looking to customize their rides while supporting local causes have five new reasons to visit the BMV this year. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has officially ...

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New Year: Indiana BMV unveils five specialty license plates for 2026

January 5, 2026

INDIANA — Hoosier drivers looking to customize their rides while supporting local causes have five new reasons to visit the BMV this year. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has officially ...

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Mitchell Community Public Library invites kids to January LEGO Club

January 5, 2026

MITCHELL — Young builders are invited to bring their creativity to the Mitchell Community Public Library as LEGO Club returns for the new year on Tuesday, January 6. The program will run from...

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Police Log: January 5, 2026

January 5, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 4 4:00 a.m. Logan H. Meadows, 33, Bedford, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, OWI endangerment, OWI with a blood-a...

Miss Jackson County chosen as new Indiana State Fair queen - 101.5 WKKG

January 5, 2026

Miss Jackson County chosen as new Indiana State Fair queen  101.5 WKKG

Jackson County woman named Miss Indiana State Fair; Miss Congeniality is from Johnson County - Local News Digital

January 5, 2026

Jackson County woman named Miss Indiana State Fair; Miss Congeniality is from Johnson County  Local News Digital

Jackson County Chamber hosts Legislative Preview Breakfast on Wednesday - Local News Digital

January 5, 2026

Jackson County Chamber hosts Legislative Preview Breakfast on Wednesday  Local News Digital

Jackson County Chamber hosts Legislative Preview Breakfast on Wednesday - localnewsdigital.com

January 5, 2026

Jackson County Chamber hosts Legislative Preview Breakfast on Wednesday  localnewsdigital.com