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Salem Community Schools Move to Earlier Dismissal
The Salem School Board approved earlier dismissal times for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Jill Mires explained that she, Transportation Director Ed Jordan and the school principals all worked together to make a plan for how to get the buses back to the bus compound earlier in the evenings because it starts to get dark early from about the end of October through the winter months.
National labor board overrules Indiana company's objections, affirms employees' union vote
The National Labor Relations Board this week overruled a metal powder manufacturing company’s objections to a successful unionization vote by its workers. The ruling means the union will now be able to move forward in the collective bargaining process. Workers at Metal Powder Products in Campbellsburg voted in April...
Report finds former Oolitic town clerk didn't deposit nearly $80k in utility payments
Former Lawrence County Auditor Jessica Staggs didn't deposit nearly $80,000 in utility payments when she was the city clerk in Oolitic, according to the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Staggs left her job in Oolitic after being elected auditor in 2021, but resigned from the position without explanation in December 2023.
Days Gone By week of July 18, 2024 (25 years) 1999
Members of Salem's Urban Beautification Committee recently welcomed a new business to Westminster Center. Salem Mortgage Inc., specializing in all types of mortgage lending. David Egger attended the Indiana State University summer Honors Program in Terre Haute. Egger earned two semester hours of credit. Charlie Johnson of Campbellsburg will be...
Orange County Historical Society to celebrate 50th anniversary of historic Lindley House Museum July 27
ORANGE COUNTY- The Orange County Historical Society will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Historic Lindley House Museum on Saturday, July 27th. The event will be held (weather permitting) at the Thomas Elwood Lindley House in Paoli and will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Planned activities include guided house tours, special guests, musical entertainment by Lick Creek Band, arts & crafts, heritage-related activities & more. Hometown Scoops will be offering cool and delicious ice cream treats. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.
DNR Accepting Applications for Grants to Support Developing Shooting Ranges
DNR accepting applications for grants to support developing shooting ranges. Organizations and communities are encouraged to apply for grants to support developing and expanding public rifle, handgun, shotgun, or archery ranges through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Shooting Range Grant program. Projects may include new range construction or expansion...
Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver
It's the night before the fourth of July. Matthew and Jason Harding stand in their dad's kitchen in Bedford, making him dinner. Their dad, John, has dementia. For the past couple of years, one of them has come over everyday to check on him and help around the house. At first it was just the evenings. But now one of them comes over every morning before work, too.
City of Bedford updates milling and paving schedule
BEDFORD – The City of Bedford has updated its tentative milling schedule for July 18-19 and paving schedule for July 22-July 30 for the following roads. There will be no street parking while milling or paving. The schedule is dependent on weather conditions. Work is scheduled daily from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Take an interpretive strolls through Bedford's Zahn Historic District on July 23
This month’s Bedford Park Program will be a historical walk during which participants can learn about one of Bedford’s oldest sections of town. Marla Jones and Teena Ligman will lead the walk through the Zahn Historic District, just south of the downtown square. The walk is on Tuesday, July 23, and people should meet in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, at 1723 I St. in Bedford.
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