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Indiana Tree Shirts relaunch with new design to fund state forest planting
October 29, 2025
INDIANA — Hoosiers can soon wear their support for Indiana’s natural environment as the popular Tree Shirts are making a comeback with a fresh, new design. The shirts go on sale this weekend,...
Mitchell School Board schedules work session to review financial information
October 29, 2025
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees has scheduled a work session to review financial information presented by an outside consulting firm. The public notice indicates that...
Bloomington Farmers’ Market hits major milestone, announces November dates
October 29, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market had its best year since before the pandemic, announcing this week that it surpassed 100,000 visitors during the recent season. ...
Property Transfers: October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
Susan Bird Brennan to Jordan W. and Tia C. Rosselot, 1717 H Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $209,000 Dennis E. Bingham to Stephen A. and Bobbi Haverly, 21 Locksley Court, Bedford, IN, 47421, $275,000...
No-contact order violation and intimidation leads to arrest
October 29, 2025
BEDFORD — A man was taken into custody by the Lawrence County Sheriff deputies late Monday evening after allegedly violating a no-contact order and making threats while attempting to retrieve perso...
Indiana BMV branches to close for Veterans Day
October 29, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has announced that all branch locations across the state will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. ...
Seymour police and firefighters gain access to free, anonymous mental health services
October 29, 2025
SEYMOUR — Seymour’s police and fire personnel will now have access to comprehensive mental health support at no personal cost, thanks to new agreements approved with Schneck Medical Center. ...
DNR offers free admission to all properties for veterans on November 11
October 29, 2025
INDIANA— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel by offering free admission to all DNR-managed properties on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Novem...
Free Youth Hunting Days: Nov. 29-30
October 29, 2025
INDIANA – If you know a youngster who’s curious about hunting, take them out for Free Youth Hunting Days on Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30. These two free days offer any youth (17 ...
Bedford woman arrested for burglary, theft after allegedly stealing clothes and entering man’s truck
October 29, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a report of a burglary in progress, where she allegedly entered a man’s garage, stole his clothing, and unlawfully ...