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FRENCH LICK IRONY: INDIANA DEMOCRATS HOLD THEIR “BIG IDEA” CONVENTION WHERE THEIR BASE CAN'T AFFORD TO SHOW UP · POWER OF PRAISE WORSHIP NIGHT TO BRING MUSIC, FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP TO SEYMOUR · INDIANA DEMOCRATS’ LONG SHADOW: AN IMAGE PROBLEM THAT WON’T QUIT · HEAVY RAIN, SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TUESDAY · THINGS TO DO IN BEDFORD THIS WEEKEND (AUGUST 15–16) · DREWERSBURG VFD RECEIVES GRANT FROM CHANNEL SEED · A ROUNDABOUT ON THE HORIZON: WHY THE SR 45 / SR 445 PROJECT MATTERS TO GREENE COUNTY DRIVERS · BLOOMINGTON MAN BELIEVED TO BE FIRST CITED IN MONROE COUNTY UNDER INDIANA’S NEW STREET CAMPING LAW · BLOOMINGTON’S COMMERCIAL CORE: STILL LOCAL, OR JUST ANOTHER COLLEGE TOWN STRIP? · GOV. BRAUN PROVIDES SEVERE WEATHER TIPS AS STORMS HEAD TOWARDS INDIANA · OAK STREET VILLAGE IN LOOGOOTEE MOVES FORWARD — WORKFORCE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIP TAKE SHAPE · INDIANA SWIMMING AND DIVING UNVEILS 2026-27 SCHEDULE · KRATOS FINISHES $50 MILLION HYPERSONIC FACILITY IN CRANE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE — HIGH-TECH JOBS AND REGIONAL GROWTH FOLLOW · INDIANA’S RECORD TORNADO YEAR OFFERS REMINDER TO STAY PREPARED · MARTIN COUNTY HOUSE RACE: OPEN SEAT IN SOLID REPUBLICAN TERRITORY · BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAWRENCE COUNTY TO HOST UGLY DUCK DERBY AND COMMUNITY SWIM DAY ON SEPT. 5 · JACKSON COUNTY HOUSE RACES: STEADY REPUBLICAN GROUND WITH ONE REAL CONTEST · MEIJER ADDS MICHIGAN SUPERCENTER, INDIANA GROCERY STORE THIS FALL · DISTRICT 62: RURAL GROUND, REAL CONTEST · MEIJER EXPANDS STORE COUNT BY ANNOUNCING NEW INDIANA LOCATION · MONROE COUNTY’S STATEHOUSE PICTURE: PIERCE STILL THE MAN FOR THE JOB · CYCLOSPORIASIS NUMBERS IN NORTHEAST INDIANA RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT SOURCE · LITTLE PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER OPENS DOORS FOR LOCAL PRESCHOOLERS · SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATES FATAL CRASH NEAR CR 500 EAST AND U.S. 52 ·

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Governor Braun Taps Joshua Bain to Regulatory Commission

Bain most recently served as Executive Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Bob Taylor Aug 7, 2026
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Property Tax Reform Fallout: What SEA 1 Means for Lawrence County — and How Other Counties Are Handling It

Homeowners across Indiana are seeing modest property tax relief this year under Senate Enrolled Act 1. For local governments, the same law is producing a different kind of math.

Bob Taylor 2 Aug 7, 2026
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Bloomington’s Quiet Wins: Competence, Connection, and a City Still Building

“This took years of work, honest evaluation, and a lot of people pulling in the same direction."

Kristen Withers Aug 7, 2026
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Habitat Alert Highlights Gunfire Near Osage Place: Bloomington’s Steady Safety Decline

The site was becoming “more dangerous and a public safety concern.”

Mr.Newz 2 Aug 7, 2026
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Fall Look-Ahead: Lawrence County & the 812

Fall in the limestone hills is still one of the better times to be outside!

Mr.Newz 2 Aug 5, 2026
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From Quarries to Landmarks: Limestone’s Quiet Role in America’s 250th Year

The Pentagon’s exterior is Indiana limestone.

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026
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Summer’s Last Stretch: Nature Cafés, Trails, and Why Folks Still Choose the Hills

It is a quiet, practical close to a season

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026
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Bedford’s Commercial Rebound: $32 Million in 2025 and a Pipeline Still Moving

Bedford recorded $32 million in commercial investment during 2025

Mr.Newz 2 Aug 5, 2026
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Dyers & Co. Clothing Expands in Linton with New Shopping Center Location

The business traces its roots to Kim Baker Dyer.

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026
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Worthington Solar Moves Forward in Greene County with Local Approvals and 150 MW Plans

County Council approved an Economic Revitalization Area designation

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026
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Bedford Police Pension Board Set to Review Two New Officer Candidates August 12

These pension reviews are a standard, required step under Indiana law.

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026
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Filling the Gaps: The 51-Acre Martin State Forest Expansion and Long-Term Conservation Strategy in Southern Indiana

Indiana’s state forests have always been works in progress.

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026
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Professionalizing Rural Tourism: Greene County’s Next Step, with Lessons from Brown County’s Proven Path

Rural tourism succeeds when it treats visitors as temporary neighbors rather than targets.

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026
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Saved from the Cell: Hoosier Helicopter Parents Freaking Out Over Unplugging Kids

Parents do not need to fear the adjustment.

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026
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Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

"We're building the future one rack at a time."

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026
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Golden Gables, gone but not forgotten.

"The drunk stop at 2 a.m."

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Lawrence County's Budget Difficulties, Monroe County's been there, done that.

Error-Driven Shortfalls and Reserves

Skylar Lehr Aug 5, 2026
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Downtown Shoals Boom: New Businesses Breathing Life into Main Street

In a small town like Shoals, every new business does more than fill a building

Skylar Lehr Aug 5, 2026
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Opinion: The Skepticism Trap – Why Shoals (and Too Many Small Towns) Are Their Own Worst Enemy When New Businesses Arrive

GOOD LUCK NOT OPENING TILL 8 O’CLOCK,

Skylar Lehr 1 Aug 5, 2026
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Make Forty’s Famous Fish Sandwich at Home!

Forty’s Famous Fish Sandwich right in your own kitchen!

Skylar Lehr 1 Aug 4, 2026
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Preparing Hoosier Students for the 2026-2027 School Year: Device Policies, Health Education Updates, and Practical Steps for Families

As the 2026-2027 academic year approaches, Indiana families, including those in Lawrence County, face several statewide policy changes that will shape the daily experience of students.

Skylar Lehr Aug 4, 2026
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Spotlight on 4-H Excellence: Local Youth Achievements at the 2026 Lawrence County Fair

The 2026 Lawrence County Fair, held at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, recently concluded another successful season of competition.

Skylar Lehr Aug 4, 2026

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Power of Praise Worship Night to bring music, faith and fellowship to Seymour

SEYMOUR — An evening of music, worship and fellowship is coming to Seymour as the Power of Praise Worship Night invites the community to gather for a free o ...

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Heavy rain, severe weather possible Tuesday

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – Heavy rains and severe weather is possible in Southeast Indiana Tuesday.

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Drewersburg VFD receives grant from Channel Seed

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – The Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a grant from Channel Seed.

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Bloomington man believed to be first cited in Monroe County under Indiana’s new street camping law

Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 11, 2026 A Bloomington man appears to be the first person cited in Monroe County under Indiana’s new street camping law after an employee…

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Gov. Braun provides severe weather tips as storms head towards Indiana

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana Governor Braun is encouraging Hoosiers to take simple steps to prepare for severe weather this week. According to the National Weather Se…

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Indiana Swimming and Diving Unveils 2026-27 Schedule

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana swimming and diving program on Tuesday (Aug. 11) announced its schedule for the 2026-27 season.

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Indiana’s record tornado year offers reminder to stay prepared

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Severe weather can move into Southern Indiana quickly, and residents are being reminded to have a plan before the next round of storms ar ...

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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County to host Ugly Duck Derby and Community Swim Day on Sept. 5

BEDFORD — The community is invited to join the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County for their Ugly Duck Derby and Community Swim Day on Saturday, Septem ...

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Lawrence County weather update — Tue Aug 11, 11:19 AM EDT: 88°F, Clear sky

High near 95°F · Low around 78°F. Clear sky conditions. Updated 11:19 AM. View full interactive forecast → _Automated local weather snapshot · updates about every 4 hours._

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Meijer Adds Michigan Supercenter, Indiana Grocery Store This Fall

Dual stores to debut on Sept. 30

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