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BNL announces 2026 musical, call-out meeting set for November
October 28, 2025
BEDFORD — Bedford North Lawrence High School has announced that its 2026 musical production will be Snoopy! The Musical. Students interested in joining the cast or crew are invited to a call-out me...
22nd Annual Orange County Homegrown Holiday Market set for Nov. 8 in Orleans
October 28, 2025
ORLEANS — The community of Orleans and surrounding Orange County is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual traditions: the 22nd Annual Orange County Homegrown Holiday Market. The event w...
Hearing aids linked to lower dementia risk in younger adults; Beltone Hearing Care Center weighs in
October 28, 2025
BEDFORD – A recent study published in JAMA Neurology suggests that the use of hearing aids may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in younger adults. The findings reinforce the imp...
Austin man arrested in connection with downtown Seymour burglaries
October 28, 2025
SEYMOUR – An Austin man is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested Friday in connection with a string of burglaries in downtown Seymour. Jeremy Scott Gibson, 34, was booked into the ...
Gov. Mike Braun calls for special session on redistricting, tax compliance
October 28, 2025
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun has officially called for a special legislative session to convene next week to address congressional redistricting and specific tax issues. The Governor signed a p...
Smithville Foundation awards $10,000 grant for Daviess County signage initiative
October 28, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Smithville Charitable Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) to launch a significant new countywide signage project. ...
Wednesday is Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Indiana
October 28, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is challenging Hoosiers to buckle up and put their phones down while driving. Wednesday, Oct. 29, is Buckle Up Phone Down Day, a day dedi...
Purdue’s expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s plane postponed to 2026
October 28, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has announced a delay in its ambitious expedition to search for the lost plane of American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, pushing the mission’s launch bac...
Bird Flu quarantines expand in Indiana, latest LaGrange farm is largest since March
October 28, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced Monday that an eighth farm has been added to the state’s bird flu quarantines, marking the largest affected flock since an outb...
Kristin Pruitt named IBA Woman of the Year
October 28, 2025
NOBLESVILLE – Kristin Pruitt, president of Lake City Bank, Warsaw, has been honored with the 2025 Indiana Bankers Association Woman of the Year award, sponsored by Krieg DeVault LLP. She was presen...