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U.S. Postal Service ready for 2025 holiday season after $20 billion modernization effort
October 27, 2025
INDIANA—The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is declaring itself more than ready for the 2025 holiday season, citing a $20 billion investment over the past four years to modernize its facilities and proc...
Charging the Crossroads Program Update
October 27, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is moving forward with its Charging the Crossroads initiative, a statewide effort to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infras...
Man facing stalking, harassment charges after month-long vandalism spree against law officials
October 27, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. – A month-long investigation into vandalism and harassment targeting a Bedford police officer and a probation officer has led to the arrest of a Bedford man. Dalton Valencia, 32, o...
Democracy groups to deliver “keep going” care packages to all 50 Indiana state senators ahead of special session
October 27, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS— On Tuesday morning, volunteers from the All IN For Democracy coalition will deliver care packages to all 50 state senators and key staff on the third floor of the Indiana Statehouse.&...
Indiana Health officials announce first flu death; Urge Hoosier to take precautions to prevent illness
October 27, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season. No additional in...
Pinhook Road closed Tuesday for culvert replacement
October 27, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. – Motorists traveling through the Pinhook Road area should plan for a detour tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Lawrence County Highway Department will be closing a section of...
Orleans Band Regiment reopens can recycling bin at new location
October 27, 2025
ORLEANS – The Orleans Band Regiment has announced the successful relocation and reopening of its community can recycling bin, a popular local fundraising initiative. The “Can Bin,”...
Investigation finds Lawrence County grandmother filed 18 unfounded child abuse reports against her own daughter
October 27, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. – A Lawrence County woman is facing criminal charges after an investigation revealed she allegedly filed 18 separate, unsubstantiated child abuse and neglect reports against her daugh...
End of penny production causes cash shortages at retailers
October 27, 2025
NATIONWIDE – The official end of U.S. penny production, ordered by President Donald Trump due to the coin costing more to make than its face value (3.69 cents), is already causing localized currenc...
Martin County Alliance to host workshop on purpose-driven hiring and growth
October 27, 2025
LOOGOOTEE – The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has announced it will host a specialized half-day business workshop to improve local hiring and retention strategies. The session, t...