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Give Blood. Give Hope. Join Us for the Red Cross Blood Drive at Crowder's Pharmacy
A single blood donation can help save up to three lives. Every day, patients rely on blood transfusions for surgeries, cancer treatments, traumatic injuries, chronic illnesses, and other medical emergencies. Your donation could make all the difference for someone in need. Crowder's Pharmacy is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Mary's Place. Blood Drive Details Date: Thursday, Jul

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Jun 301 min read


Riley Children’s Health Performs World’s First Successful Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Using Deceased Donor Stem Cells
Groundbreaking procedure offers potential new treatment options for pediatric cancer patients around the globe Dr. Jodi Skiles and Noah Britt INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2026) –Riley Children’s Health physicians at IU Health have performed the world’s first pediatric bone marrow stem cell transplant using cells from a deceased donor, a breakthrough that could dramatically expand access to life-saving treatment for children with aggressive blood cancers. The procedure was perfo

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Jun 233 min read


Protect yourself this summer: A skin cancer Q&A with IU Health Bloomington Oncology Nurse Navigator
Lori Till, RN, IU Health Bloomington Oncology Nurse Navigator BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your skin and lower your risk. Lori Till, RN, IU Health Bloomington Oncology Nurse Navigator, answers some frequently asked questions about skin cancer and shares tips on how to best protect yourself below. What are the different types

Bedford Online
Jun 232 min read


Take It Easy with NightFlyer: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Comes to Mitchell
Don't miss your chance to experience Nightflyer perform the iconic songs of the legendary band The Eagles! This unique and popular Eagles tribute band prides themselves on performing these classic tunes to exacting standards while staying true to the songs that molded a generation. NightFlyer (The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band) June 6th, 2026 217 N 7th St, Mitchell, IN 47446 7-9pm Doors open at 6:15pm. Seats are first come, first serve.

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Jun 21 min read


Nostalgia Big Band Live in Mitchell, Indiana – May 9, 2026
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

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May 41 min read


Katie May Live in Mitchell – April 25th
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

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Apr 211 min read


Mitchell Opera House Welcomes Lick Creek Band for Evening Performance
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

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Apr 172 min read


Radius Indiana Hosts Annual Monon South Trail Community Update Meeting: Topics included trail maps, trailhead restrooms, and economic development.
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

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Apr 63 min read


Experience the King: Tyler Christopher’s Elvis Tribute Hits Mitchell April 4
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

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Mar 301 min read


ThunderBeard: ZZ Top Tribute Live at Mitchell Opera House | March 21, 2026
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

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Mar 191 min read


4-H Club Needs Your Vote to Win Grant
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

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Mar 162 min read


The Ghost-With-The-Most Is Coming to Bloomington! Beetlejuice the Musical at IU Auditorium April 10–12
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

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Mar 164 min read


Autism Rocks and Rolls Corporation is proud to present its 5th Annual Gala
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

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Mar 121 min read


Stop Tobacco for Your Heart
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

Bedford Online
Feb 232 min read


Indiana Board of Pharmacy Adopts UMPJE to Modernize Pharmacist Licensure
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

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Feb 122 min read


INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION BOARD PRESENTS A CONVERSATION WITH COACH CIGNETTI
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.

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Feb 92 min read


FILM SCREENING FREE TO LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY
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

Bedford Online
Jan 292 min read


FRENCH LICK RESORT NAMED “BEST HISTORIC RESORT” IN HISTORIC HOTELS OF AMERICA® AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
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

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Jan 292 min read


The Real Crisis Behind Indiana's Pharmacist Shortage: Why Working Conditions, Not Licensing Exams, Are Driving Pharmacists Away
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

Bedford Online
Jan 297 min read


Orleans Legion Longtime Supporter of Dogwood Festival
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

Bedford Online
Jan 231 min read
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