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Governor Braun Highlights Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban as Hoosier Students Prepare to Head Back to School

 As Hoosier students prepare to head back to school in the fall, Governor Mike Braun is highlighting Indiana’s new bell-to-bell cell phone ban, which will help schools limit distractions and keep students focused and engaged […]
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Diana L. Ervin

Diana Lorraine Ervin, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born September 15, 1949, in Crawfordsville, the daughter of the late Irene (Oaks) Johnson and Leonard […]
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Linden Depot Museum Announces Completion of Historic Caboose Restoration and Upcoming Midwest Railroad Fair

Thanks to the generous support of museum members, donors, and friends, the Linden Depot Museum is excited to announce the completion of the exterior restoration of its historic Nickel Plate caboose. The caboose looks fantastic, […]
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Scam Alert: Fraudulent Calls Impersonating First Bank Midwest (Previously Known as The Farmers Bank)

First Bank Midwest is warning customers to remain vigilant as scammers continue targeting bank customers through fraudulent phone calls. According to the bank, scammers are posing as representatives from the bank’s Fraud Department and are […]
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Colfax Ole Hickory Days Parade Entries for 2026 Festival

The Colfax Ole Hickory Days Festival is inviting community members, businesses and organizations to participate in this year’s parade during the annual celebration on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This year’s parade theme is “Star-Spangled Summer,” and participants are encouraged […]
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Frankfort Hot Dog Festival Offers Two Days of Family Fun, Entertainment and Live Music

The Frankfort Hot Dog Festival offers two full days of family entertainment, live performances, competitions and activities throughout downtown Frankfort. Festivalgoers can enjoy a packed schedule on Friday, July 24, featuring high-energy entertainment from morning through the […]
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Opal May Harper

Opal May Harper, 86, of Mulberry, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Mulberry Health.  She was born on May 9, 1940 in Delphos, Ohio to ­­­­Charles and Regina (Siefker) Schlatman.  She married John E. […]
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River Lynn Mayfield

River Lynn Mayfield, was welcomed shortly into this world by her parents, before being welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly father on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. […]
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Craig Crawford

Charles “Craig” Crawford, 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. He was born November 11, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Edward and Vera (Hawkins) Crawford. On December 27, 1975, he […]