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Crown Point Rotary Club will host Linda Haddix of Harmony Handbells at its weekly lunch meeting

October 22, 2025

CROWN POINT — On Wednesday, October 29, Crown Point Rotary Club will host Linda Haddix of Harmony Handbells at its weekly lunch meeting. Linda Haddix The event will be held at Y...

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Frost Advisory issued for Central and Southern Indiana; Cover sensitive plants tonight

October 22, 2025

INDIANA — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Frost Advisory covering a large portion of central, southern, and western Indiana, warning residents to protect sensitive v...

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Tucker Carlson headlines packed Turning Point USA event at IU

October 22, 2025

BLOOMINGTON — The conservative student organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, drew approximately 3,000 attendees to its college campus tour stop in Bloom...

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Jasonville teen arrested on felony charges in fatal Hymera crash

October 22, 2025

SULLIVAN CO. — An 18-year-old Jasonville man was arrested last week on felony charges stemming from a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Hymera on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Daylan Near T...

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Loogootee seeks resident input for new comprehensive plan

October 22, 2025

LOOGOOTEE — The City of Loogootee has initiated development of a new Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth, development, and quality-of-life enhancements within the community. City officials ar...

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BNL’s Filler named to All-HHC squad

October 22, 2025

BNL’s Jayella Filler was named to the All-HHC First Team by the league coaches. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence senior Jayella Filler was named to the Hoo...

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Property Transfers: October 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Filed October 21: Heidi R. Flynn to Michael G. Flynn, 422 M Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $142,000 Robyn Hoffman, Rhonda R. Oehlrich, E. Ruth Burns, Julie R. Measel to Justin and Lana Blackwell,...

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Boys & Girls Club offers after-school care across Lawrence County, highlighting Mitchell’s site FREE program

October 22, 2025

MITCHELL — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County continues to serve local families through its after-school programs, offering safe, engaging, and affordable care for students across multipl...

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Daviess County Chamber to host First Annual ‘All In on Business’ Conference and Expo next week

October 22, 2025

ODON— The Daviess County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its inaugural “All In on Business” Conference and Expo next week, offering local professionals a prime opportunity to network...

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Columbus church wipes out $1.78 million in medical debt for South-Central Indiana families

October 22, 2025

COLUMBUS — The First Presbyterian Church of Columbus has successfully partnered with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to purchase and eliminate nearly $1.78 million in medical debt for nearly 1,500...