A recent study found that even as Indiana ranks as one of the top states nationally for child care, it can still do more to help address...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “I am a coffee fanatic. Once you go to proper coffee, you can’t go back. You cannot go back.” — Hugh Laurie I...

Indiana has the eighth-lowest median property taxes in the nation and the No. 3 most taxpayer friendly property-tax system in the...

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2024) – A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing...

Monticello, Indiana - April 26, 2024 - Indiana Beach introduces The All American Triple Loop Roller Coaster, a new adrenaline-pumping...

April 30, 2024 Mary Violet Webb BEDFORD – Mary Violet Webb, 95, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at Majestic Care of Bedford. Born...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “A baby is a wishing well. Everyone puts their hopes, their fears, their pasts, their two cents in.” — Elizabeth...

Heading into his final year in office, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is enjoying a bit of a popularity surge. That’s according to the latest...

Six candidates are running in the Republican primary election for governor of Indiana on May 7. Incumbent Eric Holcomb (R) is...

BNL Softball and Baseball April 22, 2024 Game Day Photos by Dirtbauer Photography BNL wins Softball 9-0 over Mitchell BNL wins Baseball...

Last minute entries are still being accepted for the upcoming 54th Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival Parade set for this Saturday, April...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Ever felt as if you were an extra in an Oliver Stone movie? Or, playing a minor role in a soap opera? I’ve never...

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month is recognized annually in April. Pace Community Action Agency is making public...

A dedication will take place during the Dogwood Festival for the new Downtown Mural created by Chloe Houston, senior art student at...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Every time you borrow money, you borrow from your future self.” —Nathan Morris Readiness is everything. Ergo,...

The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mitchell Community Schools to open a new Club site...

Reps. Bartels, May: Local communities receive state funding to roll ahead on road projects STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Local...

Indiana has the fifth-best economic outlook according to the 2024 edition of “Rich States, Poor States,” the annual report developed by...

By Donald Rainwater, Libertarian Party Candidate for Indiana Governor Indianapolis, Indiana, April 2, 2024 - As a Hoosier, a staunch...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist The toned-down tempo of retirement has afforded me ample time to reflect on that balance sheet of life. Some of...

Lawrence County DCS is hosting a Child Abuse Prevention Month kickoff event. City of Bedford Mayor Sam Craig will read the proclamation...

By T/Sgt. James Lee Hutchinson April showers bring May flowers and my mother was a country girl who firmly believed the ritual of ‘Flower...

The Lawrence County Community Foundation is accepting online applications for the 2024 Open Grant Cycle.  The application deadline is...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 2, 2024) – Registration for the seventh Turnstone Endeavor Games is open now until June 10. Early bird...