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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.
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.
URGENT: These 8 Kentucky Shelter Dogs Need Forever Homes NOW!
Daviess County Animal Care and Control volunteer and friend Kristi Palazzi just made an urgent post on social media. She shared photos of eight different dogs who are at risk of euthanasia. She wrote, "It breaks our hearts to make these posts. The staff and volunteers love these dogs so much and this is our plea to the community."
Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down. A spokesperson for the business posted: It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down. After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory. We want […]
Furry Friend Friday introduced viewers to Addy who's ready for a forever home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Today viewers were introduced to newly adoptable Addy, a recently rescued dog now in the care of a foster family. Addy was found near the Ohio River after giving birth to a litter of pups. You can reach out to PAAWS by visiting their website...
Jim McIntosh Remembers The First Race At Salem Speedway
I recently had the pleasure to interview Jim McIntosh, an original spectator of the first race at the Salem Speedway in 1947. McIntosh now 86 years old, and he was nine years when he saw his first race at the Speedway. He attended with his grandfather, James McIntosh. The speedway...
Free Family Movie Night Planned Aug. 2
Families of the public and employees of GKN are invited to a free showing of the Disney/Pixar movie "Inside Out" on Friday, August 2, after sunset, around 9:30 p.m., at the Hilltop Plaza Courtyard, 190 W. Becks Mill Road, Salem. The event is sponsored by Staff Management, an agency that handles staffing for GKN Sinter Metals in Salem.
New study hoping to bring sports complex to Spencer Co.
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (WFIE) - It always seems to be Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana, even at the Visitors Bureau Center. Officials are working to put the county on the map for other reasons too during Santa’s off season. “There are a lot of sports enthusiasts in Spencer County...
American Legion Riders Post 104 participates in legacy run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – American Legion Riders Post 104 participated in the Department of Indiana legacy run. Motorcycle riders, from all areas of the state, drove to Indianapolis together to raise money. Post 104 is one of the more active posts in Indiana, according to Rider Director Norris...
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts town hall at Allen County Public Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Saturday, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosted a town hall at the Allen County Public Library. The town hall, which was free and open to the public, is part of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ statewide town hall series that provides opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about the Indiana General Assembly’s 2024 session as well as opportunities for the public to provide insight for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session.
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
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.
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