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ISP Lowell Post welcomes two new canine teams
December 17, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Last Wednesday, the Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indiana State Police Museum for eight new K-9 teams that successfully completed the 16th Indiana State Police...
FDA issues nationwide recall for So Delicious Ice Cream over small stone contamination
December 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of select pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. The recall wa...
Mitchell juvenile detained after attempting to falsify drug screen
December 17, 2025
BEDFORD — A Mitchell juvenile was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon after authorities say he attempted to use a toothpick container to falsify a court-ordered drug test. The incident occurred...
IWU Chorale performance at Museum of Bible in Washington D.C. to be live streamed for free
December 17, 2025
MARION – The Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Chorale will perform live at Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. presented by the Gospel Music Association. “Everlasting Light: The Story of the ...
Search warrant leads to Carlisle man being charged with drug dealing
December 17, 2025
SULLIVAN COUNTY – On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, attempted to serve an active Sullivan County arrest...
History: A week before Christmas at Spring Mill Village
December 17, 2025
 SPRING MILL VILLAGE – The week before Christmas in Spring Mill Village was a time of bustle and quiet anticipation. The air carried the bite of winter, and smoke curled from cabin chimneys ...
Boil Order issued for South Lawrence Utility customers following water main break on US 50 West
December 17, 2025
SOUTH LAWRENCE — South Lawrence Utilities has issued an immediate boil water order for residents and businesses along US 50 West and surrounding areas. The advisory was triggered by a water main br...
IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit to offer free screenings in Orleans
December 17, 2025
PAOLI – The IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit will be available in Orange County this month, offering free lung cancer screenings to eligible residents at the Orleans Food Pantry. The screen...
Oolitic Town Council announces executive session for economic development negotiations
December 17, 2025
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has scheduled an executive session for Monday, December 22, 2025, to discuss potential industrial and commercial opportunities for the town. The meeting is set...
Winter Palooza brings frosty family fun to Switchyard Park as part of FreezeFest 2026
December 17, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Winter Palooza will return to Switchyard Park on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., inviting families to celebrate all things winter during an afternoon of seasonal fun â€...