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JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · DRIVE-THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW RETURNS TO INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS · GIRLS ROCK BLOOMINGTON DOWNSIZES · INDIANA STATE POLICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING AND LOCATING FAMILY MEMBERS IN COLD CASE INVESTIGATION · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · NEW JOB BOARD HIGHLIGHTING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AROUND NORTHWEST INDIANA · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · INDIANA SOCCER WINS BIG TEN TITLE FOR RECORD 19TH TIME · MAY WINS! · DANIEL LEE HILL OBITUARY (2026) - INDIANAPOLIS, IN · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · TEXAS ROADHOUSE REOPENS AT NEW LOCATION IN SOUTHERN INDIANA · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · NEW MOM TURNS SEARCH FOR FRIENDSHIP INTO GROWING COMMUNITY FOR NORTHWEST INDIANA MOTHERS · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · WEST CENTRAL INDIANA HOUSING CONFERENCE SET FOR DEC. 10 IN TERRE HAUTE · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · INDIANA’S LINCOLN PARTY OUTLINES PATH FORWARD FOLLOWING TUESDAY’S ELECTIONS · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · KOCH NAMED SENATE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · BEN FRANKLIN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND WEEKEND OF SAVINGS · LAST PICKLEBALL GAME OF THE SEASON · CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES SET FOR DECEMBER 6 TO SUPPORT LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS ·

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Jackson County House Races: Steady Republican Ground with One Real Contest

In District 69 the numbers and history favor Lucas

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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District 62: Rural Ground, Real Contest

This is the closest thing to a toss-up in the counties we cover.

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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Monroe County’s Statehouse Picture: Pierce Still the Man For The Job

For the first time in more than two decades, Pierce drew a primary challenger.

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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Little Phoenix Learning Center Opens Doors for Local Preschoolers

Little Phoenix Learning Center, operating in partnership with Lawrence County Independent Schools

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Martin County’s CEO Program Turns Classrooms into Boardrooms — and Aims to Keep Young Talent Home

Five mornings a week, students gather for 90-minute sessions

Skylar Lehr Aug 8, 2026
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End of an Era: Mayor Craig Will Not Seek a Fourth Term

Craig first took office in January 2020 after winning the 2019 election

Mr.Newz Aug 8, 2026
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Indiana House District 65 — Candidate Overview

Information is compiled from public records, official legislative biographies

Bob Taylor Aug 8, 2026
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When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

Daniel Pierson Aug 8, 2026
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Flock Cameras in Greene County: Contracts, Coverage, and Current Status

The highest per capita camera coverage despite its modest population.

Mr.Newz Aug 8, 2026
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Greeco.News

National Security Industrial Hub Takes Root in Bloomfield: A Generational Bet for Greene County

"By mid-summer the project footprint had already grown from its original 1,100 acres to more than 1,500 acres"

Mr.Newz Aug 7, 2026
Lawco.News

Township Trustees and Boards: The Quietest Races Still on the 2026 Ballot

With the November general election still ahead, the people who will serve the next four years are largely already known

Bob Taylor Aug 7, 2026
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Monco.News

Jenee Abram Trimble: Real Crusader for Taxpayers?

Trimble publicly offered help with property-tax appeals in exchange for signature sheets

Kristen Withers Aug 7, 2026
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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 1 Aug 7, 2026
Lawco.News

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 3 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."

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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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Lawco.News

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
Lawco.News

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

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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

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Dyers & Co. Clothing Expands in Linton with New Shopping Center Location

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Around Indiana aggregated headlines

Drive-thru Christmas light show returns to Indiana State Fairgrounds

INDIANAPOLIS — Christmas Nights of Lights will return to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center from Friday through Dec. 31. Presented by Fifth Third Bank, the 2.1-mile dr…

WISH-TV

Indiana State Police seeking assistance in identifying and locating family members in cold case investigation

Detectives from the Indiana State Police Pendleton District are requesting the public’s assistance following the identification of human remains discovered in rural Fayette Coun…

Greensburg Daily News

New job board highlighting employment opportunities around Northwest Indiana

The Crossroads Chamber of Commerce and United Way Northwest Indiana are launching a new regional job board that trumpets career opportunities around Northwest Indiana.

nwitimes

Indiana soccer wins Big Ten title for record 19th time

Fourth-ranked Indiana finished the regular season 14-1-3 overall and 7-1-2 in conference play.

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Daniel Lee Hill Obituary (2026) - Indianapolis, IN

View Daniel Lee Hill's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

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Texas Roadhouse reopens at new location in southern Indiana

The restaurant celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning.

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New mom turns search for friendship into growing community for Northwest Indiana mothers

Friends of Moms NWI members take a walk together during an event on a bike trail in Hobart.

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West Central Indiana Housing Conference set for Dec. 10 in Terre Haute

Thrive West Central is inviting the community to participate in the 2026 West Central Indiana Housing Conference next month.

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Indiana’s Lincoln Party outlines path forward following Tuesday’s elections

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Lincoln Party laid out a path forward after a party candidate for Indiana Secretary of State received more than 70,000 votes in Tuesday’s elect…

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Koch named Senate Majority Floor Leader

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been appointed Senate Majority Floor Leader Wednesday by Senate President Pro Tempore-elect Chris Garten ( ...

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