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TB skin test appointments unavailable at Lawrence County Health Department in February
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB skin test appointments will be unavailable from February 16 ...
Al-Anon meetings to begin at 180 RCO on February 17
February 2, 2026
Community members are reminded that Al-Anon meetings will begin at 180 RCO on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Al-Anon provides support for individuals and families affected by someone else’s drinking, ...
City of Mitchell announces cash payment rounding due to penny shortage
February 2, 2026
MITCHELL – The City of Mitchell has issued a notice to customers paying their water bills with cash regarding a temporary penny shortage. Due to the national coin shortage, cash payments will b...
First 2026 Third House Session set for Valentine’s Day in Orleans
February 2, 2026
ORLEANS — Local residents will have a direct line to their state legislators this month as the first of the 2026 Orange County Third House Sessions kicks off. The event, a collaborative effort spon...
New Pacers’ Drive & Dish partnership to deliver over 100,000 eggs to Hoosiers in need
February 2, 2026
INDIANA – Drive & Dish, a Pacers Foundation food insecurity initiative, today announced a new partnership with Kroger, MPS Egg Farms, and HATCH for Hunger to deliver over 100,000 eggs to Hoosi...
Bloomington to celebrate women leaders at 2026 Women’s History Month Luncheon
February 2, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Women invites the community to celebrate the 2026 Women’s History Month Luncheon on Wednesday, March 25, at the Monroe Con...
Secretary of State Diego Morales attends 2026 Winter NASS Conference, meets with Indiana National Guard and Senator Jim Banks
February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C.– Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales recently met with members of the Indiana National Guard to personally thank them for their service and dedication, while attending the 2...
Indiana DNR calls for public input on 2026 Deer Management Survey
February 2, 2026
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish & Wildlife is officially inviting hunters and residents to participate in its Annual Deer Management Survey. The fee...
Substitute teacher arrested following student allegations at Washington Junior High
February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON — A substitute teacher has been taken into custody following an investigation into inappropriate behavior within a classroom at Washington Community Schools. Wayne Armstrong II was arres...
Bedford Police Pension Board will meet for elections and annual business
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department Pension Board has scheduled a public session to conduct essential administrative business and elect new leadership. The meeting is set for Thursday, February...