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Free forest management course offered to Martin County Landowners
December 18, 2025
LOOGOOTEE – Martin County residents looking to improve the health and value of their woodlands have a unique opportunity this winter. The Martin County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)...
Daviess County Judge finds man guilty of felony child molesting
December 18, 2025
PETERSBURG – A Pike County criminal case concluded Wednesday as a special judge handed down a guilty verdict against Joshua J. Eager on all counts, including a high-level felony charge for ch...
City of Bedford Offices announce Christmas closure and adjustments to trash and recycle services
December 18, 2025
BEDFORD – All City of Bedford Offices will be closed on Dec. 24th and 25th in observance of Christmas. TASC buses will not be running on Wednesday, the 24th, or Thursday, the 25th. Trash ...
Brighten the Holidays for those in need: Adopt a Guest at The Men’s Warming Shelter
December 18, 2025
BEDFORD — The Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford is thanking community members who have already stepped forward to participate in its “Adopt a Guest for Christmas” program, while encouraging ot...
Houchin advances bipartisan push to strengthen online safety for children
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin is advancing a bipartisan effort aimed at strengthening online protections for children, highlighting new legislation and the launch of a congressional ...
Lieutenant Roosevelt Williams graduates from 296th Session of FBI National Academy
December 18, 2025
QUANTICO, VA – On Thursday, December 11th, two hundred fifty-four law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 296th session of the National Acad...
Whether you’re naughty or nice, money could be waiting for you underneath the Unclaimed Property tree
December 18, 2025
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is reminding Hoosiers to look for possible Christmas cash at IndianaUnclaimed.gov this holiday season. “Sure, there’s always a chance y...
Waterfowl hunter saved from frigid reservoir after 50 minutes in water
December 18, 2025
DUGGER — A Bloomfield man is recovering after a harrowing ordeal on an ice-covered reservoir in the Greene-Sullivan State Forest yesterday morning. The incident sparked a massive multi-agency respo...
Indiana lawmakers announce scholarship opportunities for aspiring teachers
December 18, 2025
INDIANA– Indiana high school seniors and current college students dreaming of a career in the classroom have a significant opportunity to fund their education. State Representatives Michelle Davis ...
Congresswoman Erin Houchin announces Service Academy nominations for Indiana’s 9th District students
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced her nominations for students from Indiana’s 9th Congressional District to the United States service academies. These nominatio...