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South Dakota Searchlight · Washington, IN
Nearby: Washington, INWASHINGTON — With a sweeping majority secured in the U.S. House next Congress, newly elected Democrats arrived in the nation’s capital this week vowing to act on their agenda of affordability and accountability. The dozens of Democrats who flipped the House majority are in Washington, D.C., for several days as part of new member orientation. The onboarding tradition for both parties features training sessions and programming, as well as a class photo on the U.S. Capitol steps and a room lottery to determine their office spaces. In early January, the new members will be sworn in, and Democrats will spend the next two years attempting to deliver on the issues they spent months campaigning on — ranging from lowering the high cost of healthcare to enacting anti-corruption efforts to trying to overturn the GOP’s mega tax and spending cut law. Their introduction was overwhelming at times. Rep.-elect J.D.

Bowling Green Daily News · Princeton, IN
Nearby: Princeton, INWestern Kentucky’s volleyball program has announced the addition of two signees for the class of 2027. Alexis Kermode and Layla Green have both signed to join the Hilltopper program. Alexis Kermode Princeton, Indiana | Princeton Community High School | Outside/Middle | 6-1 Kermode played at Princeton Community High School in Princeton, Indiana. The outside/middle hitter compiled 1,250 career kills, 53 service aces, 315 digs and stuffed 108 blocks while managing a career hitting percentage of .250, spanning across 270 matches. Kermode was named all-conference three times, spent two seasons on the all-conference first-team, and was named all-county in three seasons. Kermode played club volleyball with Metro Pink 18u for four seasons. While with Metro Pink 18u, Kermode helped guide her team to a 3rd place gold at nationals. “I am very excited about adding Alexis to our 2027 roster,” WKU coach Travis Hudson said in a news release.

Sullivan Times · Sullivan, IN
Nearby: Sullivan, INIn September, Owen Valley came to Sullivan and left with an eight-point win. When the teams met again in October, the Golden Arrows’ season was on the line. Sullivan won the rematch, put up 56 points the following week against…

Sullivan Times · Sullivan, IN
Nearby: Sullivan, INThis week, Invenergy presented a $1,000,000 economic development payment to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Trade Post Solar Energy Center reaching commercial operations.

Sullivan Times · Sullivan, IN
Nearby: Sullivan, INHAPPY 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OCTOBER 12!BOB AND LYNDA DRAKELOVE, YOUR FAMILY Have questions or need help? Text Newspaper Customer Service at 270-228-2827! Mon.-Fri. 8AM-4PM (EST); Sat. 8AM-11AM (EST) Text us now! Message and data rates may apply frequency may vary. Latest News Basketball and bravery celebrated at Northeast School Board meeting Invenergy’s Trade Post Solar presents $1,000,000 payment to Sullivan County to celebrate project completion 25 state parks to temporarily close for deer hunts SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Sullivan County Retail Food Establishment Inspections - Sept.

Sullivan Times · Farmersburg, IN
Nearby: Farmersburg, INThe girls basketball season opened with two Sullivan County teams in the same gym. Dugger Union traveled to Farmersburg and beat North Central 46–28 on Nov. 3. By the end of the week, the Bulldogs had played on back-to-back nights…

Sullivan Times · Farmersburg, IN
Nearby: Farmersburg, INFrom the inaugural Out Of Your Senses performance in 2025 to Renaissance Days, Improvsburg and outreach programs in swordfighting, improv and more, on October 16, 2026, the Farmersburg Theater announced they have achieved 365 days of programming.