Nostalgia Big Band May 9th, 2026 217 N 7th St, Mitchell, IN 47446 7-9pm Purchase Tickets Here Doors open at 6:15pm. Seats are first come, first serve. Bedford’s own Nostalgia Band is “THE BIG BAND SOUND of SOUTHERN INDIANA” The band is made up of local musicians from many diverse backgrounds – including music educators, businessmen, attorneys, and medical professionals, all with a common love for Big Band music. Our unique, harmonious sounds of saxophones, trombones, trumpet

April 30, 2026 Jeffery W. Pruett Jeffery W. Pruett, 74 of Bedford passed away on Sunday April 26, 2026, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Jeff was born in Bedford on March 13, 1952, to Benjamin Franklin Pruett and Mary Pruett. Jeff traveled the United States working as a Baker for Dawn Food Products. He is survived by two sons, T.J. Pruett and Corrine Rees of Bedford, and Tanner (April) Pruett of Bedford, two grandchildren, Braelynn Pruett, and Hunter Pruett. Jef

Country music fans, mark your calendars—Katie May is bringing her signature sound to Mitchell for one night only! 📍 Location: Mitchell Opera House 📅 Date: April 25, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00–9:00 PM 🚪 Doors Open: 6:15 PM 🎟 Seating: First come, first serve Singer-songwriter Katie May is carving her place in Country music with a feminine, pure voice. Her songs are made for the new era of two-stepping on a lively sawdust dance floor. She blends elements of honky-tonk, classic c

Come see Lick Creek Band live at the Mitchell Opera House on April 18th, 2026 starting at 7:00pm! Lick Creek Band plays a unique brand of eclectic acoustic music ranging seamlessly through rock, pop, jazz, and original tunes, all flavored with the sweetness of the traditional acoustic sound. Vocal harmony is the most distinctive feature of the group. Three lead vocalists alternate to present songs in various styles suited to the qualities of their voices while backing each o

Jeff Quyle, president and CEO of Radius Indiana, presents Brenna LaDuke, the Town Development Coordinator of Borden, with the $49,031 raised for the Borden State Bank building restoration. SALEM, Ind. (April 06, 2026) — At this year’s annual “ Monon South Annual Report to the Communities,” regional leaders, partners, and stakeholders gathered to reflect on Phase 1 of trail construction, share insights, and discuss ongoing and future initiatives along the trail corridor to fu

March 31, 2026 Michael "Mike" Lee Duncan TELL CITY - Michael "Mike" Lee Duncan, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 17, 1947, in Lawrence County, Mike was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend to many; leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and cherished memories. Mike was the son of the late Henry Albert and Sophia Lou Duncan (Woods).

Tyler Christopher (Elvis Tribute) April 4th, 2026 217 N 7th St, Mitchell, IN 47446 7-9pm Doors open at 6:15pm. Seats are first come, first serve. Purchase Tickets ! Tyler Christopher is a multi-award winning internationally recognized Elvis Tribute Artist and performer! Tyler Christopher started his professional career at only 16 years old after being invited to and winning at the largest Elvis competition in the Northeastern United States. Tyler's other accolades and awards

ThunderBeard; ZZ Top Tribute Date: March 21st, 2026 Where: Mitchell Opera House 217 N 7th St, Mitchell, IN 47446 Time: 7-9pm Click Here To Purchase Tickets Doors open at 6:15pm. Seat are first come, first serve. With showmanship that rivals the original and, of course, fuzzy guitars, ThunderBeard authentically recreates the live experience of “That Little Ol' Band from Texas". ThunderBeard delivers ZZ Top's 1970s blues-centric hits like Brown Sugar, La Grange, and Waitin fo

The 4-H Club Superior STEAM has been selected as a finalist in the internet and mobile service provider Sparklight’s grant. This grant is unlike any other grant that the club has applied for in the past because the public has a hand in choosing who receives the grant. The club now needs your help. The Lawrence County Superior STEAM 4-H Club is a year-long youth development program dedicated to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through FIR

It’s SHOWTIME! Beetlejuice makes its IU Auditorium Debut next month. WHAT: Beetlejuice the Musical WHEN: April 10 at 8 p.m., April 11 at 2 and 8 p.m., April 12 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. WHERE: IU Auditorium TICKETS : Tickets are on sale now. Individual tickets may be purchased online at IUauditorium.com , in person at the IU Auditorium Box Office, as well as through Ticketmaster.com . The IU Auditorium Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group rates av

Bloomington, Indiana — Autism Rocks and Rolls Corporation is proud to present its 5th Annual Gala, themed “Beyond the Label,” an evening dedicated to shifting perceptions and celebrating the strengths, talents, and humanity of individuals on the autism spectrum. For five years, Autism Rocks and Rolls has worked to remove stigma and replace pity with understanding. This milestone event will bring the Bloomington community together to highlight stories of impact, inclusion, an

February 27, 2026 Nona Kathleen (Wever) Case January 24, 1926 – February 26, 2026 Nona Kathleen (Wever) Case, 100, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Westview Manor Nursing Home in Bedford. Born January 24, 1926, she was the daughter of Glen and Ada (Link) Wever. Nona was a graduate of Tunnelton High School with the class of 1944. She married Russell Dane Case on August 30, 1947, and he preceded her in death in March of 1980. Nona was a member of the T

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – February is also known as National Heart Month. Make it the month you quit tobacco for your own heart health and for the people you love. “Most people think of lung cancer when considering the negative side effects of cigarettes, but smoking damages the heart and blood vessels as well, increasing a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke,” said IU Health Community Health Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Kristen Terry. “The American Cancer Society (ACS) rep

Board Adopts Modern Solution The Indiana Board of Pharmacy recently voted to adopt the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (UMPJE) as the state’s official pharmacy law exam. This forward-thinking move aligns Indiana with a growing national effort to streamline pharmacist licensure while maintaining rigorous competency standards. Seven states have already adopted the UMPJE, with ten more in the process. Indiana joined this modernization effort after extensive

WHAT: A Conversation with Coach Cignetti WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. WHERE: IU Auditorium TICKETS: Tickets are free for IU students, must reserve in advance, and will be available starting Thursday, February 5 at 10 a.m. This is a students only event. Individual tickets may be purchased online at IUauditorium.com, in person at the IU Auditorium Box Office, as well as through Ticketmaster.com. The IU Auditorium Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.

January 31, 2026 David Allen Powell MITCHELL – David Allen Powell, 76, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Clayton, Indiana. Born March 8, 1949, in Lawrence County, he was the son of George Robert “Bob” and Imogene (Barlow) Powell. He married JoAnn Duggins on June 14, 1969, and she preceded him in death May 12, 2006. David graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967 and was also a graduate of Purdue University. Following college, he owned and operated his own g

Documentary Explores Family, Community Impact of U.S. Addiction Crisis MITCHELL, IND. January 22, 2026 – Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with Families Forever, Lawrence County System of Care, and Hoosier Uplands, will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Lawrence County community on February 17th at 6:30 PM at the Mitchell Opera House . Admission is free, so tickets are not necessary. In the wake of the opioid crisis an

FRENCH LICK, Indiana (January 22, 2026) — French Lick Resort is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the Historic Hotels of America® Best Historic Resort, an honor announced at the Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala. The designation of 2025 Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence Winner is conferred to the resort by Historic Hotels of America, an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. French Lick Resort is on

A recent article from The Statehouse File attributed Indiana's pharmacist shortage partly to the state's requirement of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). However, this analysis fundamentally misdiagnoses the problem. The MPJE is not the barrier preventing pharmacists from practicing in Indiana. Rather, the exodus from the pharmacy profession stems from deteriorating working conditions in chain drug stores that place impossible demands on pharmacists wh

The Orleans American Legion Post #69 have been longtime supporters and partners with the annual Dogwood Festival. Since the early to mid-1970s Legion members have provided the carnival for the town's signature event every spring. In addition, the group contributes financially to the festival to help offset some of the expense of putting the nine-day event on. Shown presenting a check in the amount of $1000 to Chamber Executive Director Robert F. Henderson (middle) is Legion m

Regulators on the Indiana Board of Pharmacy say they’re “frustrated” but cite procedural constraints amid ongoing investigations. A former IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital pharmacist has been charged in a major drug diversion case, but state regulators say they can’t yet act on his license. (Photo by Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle) MUNCIE, Ind. — A former Muncie hospital pharmacist is facing multiple felony charges tied to the alleged theft of massive quantities of po

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Proposed education overhaul would remove cardiac arrest training and AED requirements. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Bill 1004, introduced on January 8, 2026, proposes a wide-ranging overhaul of the state’s education laws. While much of the bill focuses on streamlining outdated rules, one provision has sparked serious concern among parents, educators, and medical professionals: it would eliminate current requirements for cardiac arrest preparedness in schools. What Is House Bi

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