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THOMSON LAUNCHES REELECTION BID DAYS AFTER ANOTHER KIRKWOOD SHOOTING · INDIANA MAN ACCUSED OF CHASING TACO BELL EMPLOYEES WITH A KNIFE · JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · INDIANA WOMEN’S CLUB ICE HOCKEY DEFEATS AURORA UNIVERSITY 5-3 · GIRLS ROCK BLOOMINGTON DOWNSIZES · INDIANA STATE PARKS FREE TO VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL WEDNESDAY · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · RISING SUN IS STATE RUNNER-UP AT HCCA SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · FISHERS BUSINESS PICKED FOR INDIANA GROWN HOLIDAY GIFT BOX · MAY WINS! · INDIANA DNR MODIFIES 2027 LAKE MICHIGAN STOCKING PLAN · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · NORTHEAST INDIANA MARCHING BANDS PLACE IN TOP TEN AT ISSMA FINALS · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · ELECTIONS, RENOVATIONS AND NEW PROGRAMS TOP WEEK IN NORTHWEST INDIANA GOVERNMENT · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · SUSAN MIHALO | FROM MEXICO TO NORTHWEST INDIANA, MONARCHS DEPEND ON CONNECTED HABITATS · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · INDIANA EXECUTES JEFFREY WEISHEIT FOR 2010 MURDERS OF TWO CHILDREN · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · INDIANA HAS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GAP FOR WOMEN. THESE GROUPS ARE TRYING TO FILL IT · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · MARTINSVILLE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 39-YEAR-OLD MAN · THOMSON LAUNCHES REELECTION BID DAYS AFTER ANOTHER KIRKWOOD SHOOTING · INDIANA MAN ACCUSED OF CHASING TACO BELL EMPLOYEES WITH A KNIFE · JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · INDIANA WOMEN’S CLUB ICE HOCKEY DEFEATS AURORA UNIVERSITY 5-3 · GIRLS ROCK BLOOMINGTON DOWNSIZES · INDIANA STATE PARKS FREE TO VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL WEDNESDAY · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · RISING SUN IS STATE RUNNER-UP AT HCCA SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · FISHERS BUSINESS PICKED FOR INDIANA GROWN HOLIDAY GIFT BOX · MAY WINS! · INDIANA DNR MODIFIES 2027 LAKE MICHIGAN STOCKING PLAN · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · NORTHEAST INDIANA MARCHING BANDS PLACE IN TOP TEN AT ISSMA FINALS · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · ELECTIONS, RENOVATIONS AND NEW PROGRAMS TOP WEEK IN NORTHWEST INDIANA GOVERNMENT · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · SUSAN MIHALO | FROM MEXICO TO NORTHWEST INDIANA, MONARCHS DEPEND ON CONNECTED HABITATS · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · INDIANA EXECUTES JEFFREY WEISHEIT FOR 2010 MURDERS OF TWO CHILDREN · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · INDIANA HAS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GAP FOR WOMEN. THESE GROUPS ARE TRYING TO FILL IT · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · MARTINSVILLE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 39-YEAR-OLD MAN ·

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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

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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.