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Window opens for Indiana communities to apply for Tree City USA status
October 23, 2025
INDIANA — The application window is now open for communities and campuses to apply for the prestigious Tree City USA and Tree Campus designations from the Arbor Day Foundation. Tree City USA...
NCAA approves rule change allowing college athletes to bet on professional sports
October 23, 2025
NATIONWIDE— The NCAA has formally approved a rule change that will permit student-athletes and athletic department staff to place legal bets on professional sports. The change, which was ratified b...
Monroe County Democrats seek volunteers for website, communications, and committees
October 23, 2025
MONROE CO.— The Monroe County Democrats are actively seeking volunteers and new committee members to help with essential functions as they prepare for upcoming political activities. The organ...
Sentencing postponed for Mitchell woman who pleaded guilty in her children’s drowning deaths
October 23, 2025
LAWRENCE CO.— The sentencing hearing for Brittany Medina, the Mitchell woman who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the drowning deaths of her two young children, has been postponed. The hear...
Indiana State Police urge caution as deer-vehicle crashes spike: Over 17,000 accidents last year
October 23, 2025
INDIANA— The Indiana State Police (ISP) is urging drivers to exercise extreme caution on roadways as deer-mating season leads to a sharp increase in deer-vehicle collisions. The ISP emphasized the ...
Portion of Tunnelton Road to Close Friday for Culvert Replacement
October 23, 2025
LAWRENCE CO.— The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced a temporary road closure on Tunnelton Road this Friday for necessary infrastructure improvements. The closure will allow cre...
Springville Community Academy seeks sponsors for Hornet Drama Christmas play
October 23, 2025
SPRINGVILLE — Springville Community Academy’s Hornet Drama program is gearing up for its annual Christmas play and is inviting local businesses and supporters to become sponsors. Sponsorships ...
Purdue Extension Daviess County to host “Extension à la Mode” celebration October 31
October 23, 2025
WASHINGTON — Purdue Extension Daviess County is inviting the community to a sweet fall celebration in honor of Apple Crunch Month. The Extension à la Mode Open House will take place on Friday, Oct...
Police Log: October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – October 22 4:37 p.m. Robert D. Philpott, 43, possession of meth, possession of a narcotic drug, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia ...
BNL braces against the ill wind as Stars reset for sectional rematch with Jennings County
October 23, 2025
Jennings County quarterback Brady Franks scrambles away from BNL’s Tripp Stahl during the regular-season clash at BNL. The Stars, who won the first battle 63-0, will visit Jennings for the first ro...