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February 4, 2026

1. Winter Storms Lead to Cancellations and Blood Shortages in Indiana Region: Severe winter storms have led to significant disruptions for blood collection efforts in the Indiana Region and beyond, causing the cancellation of over 500 blood drives nationally since January 1. Locally, 33 drives were called off and at least 829 donations were lost, intensifying the ongoing national blood shortage. Transportation of blood supplies to hospitals has also been hampered by adverse weather, further straining local healthcare services. Some medical facilities have had to postpone elective procedures due to insufficient blood reserves. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 4)

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January 7, 2026

1. Federal Appeals Court Allows Lawsuit Against Tippecanoe County Officials to Proceed: A federal appeals court has ruled that a civil lawsuit against the Tippecanoe County sheriff and two prosecutors can move forward. The suit was filed by former lieutenant Randy Martin, who alleges that negative information spread by Sheriff Bob Goldsmith, Prosecutor Patrick Harrington, and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jason Biss hurt his future employment after he resigned following an internal investigation. The decision found that the defendants are not shielded by absolute immunity. This ruling permits Martin’s case to resume in federal court. (Source: Journal & Courier on Jan 7)

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November 17, 2025

1. Indiana Veterans Affairs Director Honors Sacrifice at West Lafayette Veterans Day Event: Jacob Adams, the director of Indiana Veterans Affairs, served as the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day ceremony held at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette. Adams, who has a background in the Marine Corps and roots in Carroll County, spoke about the importance of supporting veterans beyond spoken tributes. He highlighted the origins of Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, and reflected on the responsibility to care for those who served. The event honored local veterans' contributions and sacrifices. (Source: Journal & Courier on Nov 11)

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2. Indiana National Guardsman Identified After Fatal I-65 Crash in Boone County: A 23-year-old member of the Indiana National Guard was killed in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 65 in Boone County on Friday. The victim, Terry Frye, was a recent Frankfort High School graduate and served with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment. Three other soldiers were injured and hospitalized. The group was traveling from the Frankfort Armory to Camp Atterbury for a scheduled training weekend. The crash remains under investigation by authorities. (Source: Journal & Courier on Nov 17)

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