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Shoals man turns oil change into “Happy Hour,” faces OWI charges
October 20, 2025
BEDFORD — A Shoals man is facing multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, after employees at a local Jiffy Lube reported him for allegedly smoking ...
Daviess County Council schedules public hearing on proposed EMS income tax
October 20, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Daviess County Council has scheduled a public hearing to gather input on a proposed ordinance that would implement a new local income tax dedicated to funding the county’s es...
Indiana seeks federal waiver to cut red tape and accelerate student success
October 20, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has formally submitted a request for a federal waiver to the U.S. Department of Education, seeking flexibility from key requirements of the Elem...
EPA, CDC launch resources for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 20, 2025
NATIONWIDE — This week marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), an annual campaign dedicated to reducing childhood exposure to lead through heightened awareness and education. I...
Daviess Community Hospital to host Third Annual Festival of Trees Gala
October 20, 2025
WASHINGTON — Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is gearing up for its most festive fundraiser of the year, announcing the date for its third annual Festival of Trees gala. The holiday event, wh...
Bird Flu detected in wild birds scross Indiana, including Greene County
October 20, 2025
INDIANA— The highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in wild birds across Indiana, including Greene County, adding a new dimension to the outbreak that recently affected com...
Bird Flu detected in wild birds across Indiana, including Greene County
October 20, 2025
INDIANA— The highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in wild birds across Indiana, including Greene County, adding a new dimension to the outbreak that recently affected com...
Running truck stolen in Bedford; Suspect identified and charged
October 20, 2025
BEDFORD — A man who left his truck running outside a building on K Street became the victim of a motor vehicle theft, according to an affidavit filed by the Bedford Police Department. The suspect w...
Property Transfers: October 20, 2025
October 20, 2025
Filed October 17: Larry G. and Sarah K. Evans to Matthew J. and Elizabeth E. Rubacha, North Hill Drive, Bedford, IN, 47421, $10,000 Jerry Ford to John Oard, 1302 21st Street, Bedford, IN, 4742...
Sharon’s journey: A second chance at Becky’s Place
October 20, 2025
BEDFORD – When Sharon* arrived at Becky’s Place in February 2025, she was looking for more than a roof over her head. Years of generosity had left her drained, financially and emotionally. Af...