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WEST NILE FOUND IN GREENE COUNTY MOSQUITOES — HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS THE WHOLE COUNTY IS AT RISK · WHEN DATING BECAME CONTENT: FROM CALL HER DADDY TO EARLE MEETS WORLD; INFLUENCERS HAVE TURN DATING INTO A MARK · $16.7 MILLION COMING TO WEST-CENTRAL INDIANA’S RURAL HOSPITALS — GREENE COUNTY IS ON THE LIST · MCCORMICK CLOUSER CLOSES WITH 65 TO WIN INDIANA MID-AMATEUR BY FIVE · FROM A REGIONAL NIGHT IN COLUMBUS TO A LIFETIME OF SCREENINGS: FELEICA STEWART TAKES JOHN STEWART’S STORY WIDER · DISCOVER RELIABLE LOCAL NEWS SOURCES: YOUR GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT INDIANA NEWS · HEY, DO YOU WANT TO DO GOOD THINGS? · PHOTOS: INDIANA FIELD HOCKEY DEFEATS NEW HAMPSHIRE 4-0 · CLEAN YOUR OWN HOUSE FIRST · UNDAUNTED BY WEATHER, THE STATE FAIR CELEBRATES ITS SOGGY SUMMER—AND SO DO WE · ICE IN BLOOMINGTON: WHAT IS CONFIRMED, WHAT IS BUZZ · SK HYNIX BREAKS GROUND ON $4 BILLION AI MEMORY FACILITY · MIDWEST PRIVACY VOLUME 1 · INDIANA HIGH PICKS UP FIRST WIN WITH VICTORY OVER GREENSBURG-SALEM · SHERIFF DALLAIRE DISMISSES 77% FLOCK OPPOSITION · BROWNE LEADS PURDUE PAST INDIANA STATE IN BOILERMAKERS' SEASON OPENER · WHEN EVERY CABIN BECOMES A HOTEL, THE HILLS STOP FEELING LIKE HOME · INDIANA LAWMAKERS MUM ON PLAN ‘TO END PROPERTY TAXES ON THE HOME YOU LIVE IN’ · MARTIN COUNTY HITS PAUSE ON DATA CENTERS, BIG SOLAR, AND WIND — LOCAL RULES BEFORE THE NEXT LAND RUSH · INDIANA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES TASTE OF THE FAIR WINNER · FALL LIGHT ON STONE COUNTRY: HOW LAWRENCE COUNTY HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED AND HOW TO SHOOT IT YOURSELF · COLTS CONTINUE INDIANA FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS · ORANGE COUNTY: FRENCH LICK’S SUMMER DOESN’T END. IT JUST CHANGES SHIFTS. · INDIANA STATE POLICE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION STATISTICS FOR AUGUST · WEST NILE FOUND IN GREENE COUNTY MOSQUITOES — HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS THE WHOLE COUNTY IS AT RISK · WHEN DATING BECAME CONTENT: FROM CALL HER DADDY TO EARLE MEETS WORLD; INFLUENCERS HAVE TURN DATING INTO A MARK · $16.7 MILLION COMING TO WEST-CENTRAL INDIANA’S RURAL HOSPITALS — GREENE COUNTY IS ON THE LIST · MCCORMICK CLOUSER CLOSES WITH 65 TO WIN INDIANA MID-AMATEUR BY FIVE · FROM A REGIONAL NIGHT IN COLUMBUS TO A LIFETIME OF SCREENINGS: FELEICA STEWART TAKES JOHN STEWART’S STORY WIDER · DISCOVER RELIABLE LOCAL NEWS SOURCES: YOUR GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT INDIANA NEWS · HEY, DO YOU WANT TO DO GOOD THINGS? · PHOTOS: INDIANA FIELD HOCKEY DEFEATS NEW HAMPSHIRE 4-0 · CLEAN YOUR OWN HOUSE FIRST · UNDAUNTED BY WEATHER, THE STATE FAIR CELEBRATES ITS SOGGY SUMMER—AND SO DO WE · ICE IN BLOOMINGTON: WHAT IS CONFIRMED, WHAT IS BUZZ · SK HYNIX BREAKS GROUND ON $4 BILLION AI MEMORY FACILITY · MIDWEST PRIVACY VOLUME 1 · INDIANA HIGH PICKS UP FIRST WIN WITH VICTORY OVER GREENSBURG-SALEM · SHERIFF DALLAIRE DISMISSES 77% FLOCK OPPOSITION · BROWNE LEADS PURDUE PAST INDIANA STATE IN BOILERMAKERS' SEASON OPENER · WHEN EVERY CABIN BECOMES A HOTEL, THE HILLS STOP FEELING LIKE HOME · INDIANA LAWMAKERS MUM ON PLAN ‘TO END PROPERTY TAXES ON THE HOME YOU LIVE IN’ · MARTIN COUNTY HITS PAUSE ON DATA CENTERS, BIG SOLAR, AND WIND — LOCAL RULES BEFORE THE NEXT LAND RUSH · INDIANA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES TASTE OF THE FAIR WINNER · FALL LIGHT ON STONE COUNTRY: HOW LAWRENCE COUNTY HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED AND HOW TO SHOOT IT YOURSELF · COLTS CONTINUE INDIANA FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS · ORANGE COUNTY: FRENCH LICK’S SUMMER DOESN’T END. IT JUST CHANGES SHIFTS. · INDIANA STATE POLICE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION STATISTICS FOR AUGUST ·

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Indiana Townships Are Changing: Here’s What It Means for Monroe, Lawrence, Greene and the Rest of Our Region

For generations, Indiana’s townships have been the closest layer of government most rural and small-town residents ever deal with.

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Rural Hospital Presses Anthem Over Underpaid Claims

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Newberry Festival Returns to Greene County This Weekend

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Climbing Toward the Centennial: Restoring Brown County’s Historic Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

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Chamberfest Brown County Returns: World-Class Ensembles, a Wartime Song Cycle Premiere, and a Week of Mostly Free Music in Nashville

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Kristen Withers Aug 13, 2026

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Washington County Highway Garage BOT Project: What the State Audit Found and the Oversight Still Underway

Auditors identified problems with purchasing procedures, contract adherence, and financial reporting.

Daniel Pierson Aug 13, 2026

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Fall Preview: Farm Markets, Harvest Season, and Fort Vallonia Days in Jackson County

Mark the calendar now!

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When the Circus Came to Stay: Ed Ballard, Hagenbeck-Wallace, and Orange County’s Big-Top Legacy

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Tourism’s Quiet Powerhouse: How French Lick Resort Continues to Lift Orange County

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The Affordable Housing Squeeze and the Non-Student Exodus

Current market averages for typical apartments sit in the $1,500 to $1,700 range

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Mr.Newz Explains: Pulling Public Records in Monroe, Lawrence, Greene, Martin, Jackson, Washington, Brown & Orange Counties

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Del Taco Nearing Completion in Bedford

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Seymour’s Proposed Annexation: Planning for Growth Along the Burkart Corridor

Seymour is preparing the southern and southeastern approaches for the next chapter of measured, infrastructure-supported growth.

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A careful look at what the Brown County Redevelopment Commission is working toward

Economic planning—while staying grounded in community goals

Skylar Lehr Aug 12, 2026

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School Choice, the current state and how is affects you.

Historically, Indiana’s charters (authorized since the early 2000s) and the 2011 voucher program have expanded steadily.

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Could Beau Bayh Look Like Anymore of a Doofus?

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Indiana’s $1.86 Billion Surplus and Nearly $4 Billion in Reserves: What It Means for Counties Like Ours

Gov. Braun has framed the surplus as giving lawmakers “options”

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Lawrence County Joins Statewide INjail System: What It Means For Southern Indiana

"This system makes public records easier to obtain across the board"

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French Lick Irony: Indiana Democrats Hold Their “Big Idea” Convention Where Their Base Can't Afford to Show Up

Indiana Democrats say they want to rebuild the middle class and speak for everyday Hoosiers.

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Indiana Democrats’ Long Shadow: An Image Problem That Won’t Quit

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Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00pm • Bedford Public Library

De-Flock our town

Robert Pennington is a graduate from Prager U and noted constitutional law researcher. He will hold a 1hr presentation on the current state of the Flock Camera System in Lawrence County. An overview of all local locat…

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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford

Harvest of Quilts Exhibition Opening

Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.

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Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville

Eville Shindig

Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …

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Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN

Autumn Story and Craft Afternoon

Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.

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Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am • Hobson Ford, 10050 State Road 37, Bedford, IN 47421 (or Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50 West

Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services Car, Truck & Tractor Show

Annual benefit show featuring automobiles, trucks, tractors, and garden equipment. Entry fee supports local cancer patient services; awards, food vendors, and family activities included. Open to the public.

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Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford

Limestone Heritage Walking Tour – Bedford Historic Square

Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.

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Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Monroe County Courthouse Square

Historic Downtown Bloomington Walking Tour

Guided architectural and historical tour of the Courthouse Square Historic District, highlighting limestone buildings and local heritage. Free; registration recommended through Bloomington Parks or tourism channels.

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Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00am • Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon

Back to the Fifties Festival

Join us for great entertainment, vendors, classic cars and bicycles, and all that goes with a fun-filled, family friendly "Back to the Fifties Festival". The 244 custom cars attending were beautiful and the music was …

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Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Downtown Mitchell square and Mitchell Community Public Library grounds, 804 West Main Street, Mitchell

Mitchell Persimmon Festival Preview Craft Fair

Local artisans display handmade crafts, baked goods, and persimmon-themed items in advance of the full Persimmon Festival. Free admission; family-friendly activities and light refreshments available.

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Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN

Bloomington Fall Craft & Local Makers Fair

Local artisans and makers display handmade crafts, baked goods, and seasonal items. Family-friendly activities and food vendors available. Free admission.

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Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, IN

Fall Wellness Hike at Spring Mill

Guided moderate 2-mile hike focusing on seasonal flora, forest ecology, and limestone formations. Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Free with park admission.

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Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47404 (meet near the waterfall boardwalk)

Fall Wellness Hike at Cascades Park

Guided moderate hike along trails featuring seasonal foliage, creek views, and historic limestone features. Suitable for most fitness levels; sturdy shoes and water recommended. Free.

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Sep 12, 2026 at 12:00pm • Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN 47708

Evansville Raptor Con 2026

Pop-culture and media convention with comics, games, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, and related programming. Evansville’s largest event of this type.

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Sep 5, 2026 at 6:00pm • StoneGate Arts & Education Center, 931 15th Street, Bedford, IN

Lawrence County Rock Club Monthly Meeting

Monthly gathering of the Lawrence County Rock Club featuring discussion of local geology, limestone specimens, and upcoming field trips. Open to the public; visitors are welcome to bring specimens for identification.