World News

• Russian citizenship provides 'a little stability' for him and his family, Snowden says

  U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden said Monday that "a little stability will make a difference" for his family after Russia granted him full citizenship.

• Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, Islamist leader of Arab revolts, dies at age 96

  Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, a religious leader who led Arab revolts and championed the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, has died at 96 years old.

• North Korea, China resume cross-border train traffic for first time since pandemic

  China and North Korea are resuming cross-border freight train operations. Traffic was previously suspended to limit the spread of COVID-19.

• Why Shinzo Abe’s state-funded funeral has triggered a backlash

  Japan has become divided over the taxpayer-funded funeral for the longest-serving premier Shinzo Abe due to his stance on the Unification Church.

• Tokyo tightens security in advance of Shinzo Abe’s funeral

  Tokyo plans to tighten security as the state funeral for Shinzo Abe nears. Authorities are seeking to avoid security issues that may have been exposed during Abe’s assassination.

• 95 people dead in ill-fated voyage on migrant boat from Lebanon

  Over 100 people attempted to migrate to Europe in overcrowded boats to escape poverty in Lebanon. However, 95 people, including women and children, died in an accident.

• Russian citizenship means Snowden 'may well be conscripted' to fight in Ukraine: State Dept

  State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Monday that U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden "may well be conscripted to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine."

• US government sanctions Bosnian prosecutor accused of corruption

  The U.S. government sanctioned Bosnian prosecutor Diana Kajmakovic, who allegedly was complicit in corruption and undermining the democratic process.

• Canada PM Trudeau lifts vaccine border mandate center of Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protests, police crackdown

  Canada's government, with sign off from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is lifting a COVID-19 vaccine border mandate starting on Saturday months after truckers protested in Ottawa.

• Catholic school's meteor crash landing simulation causes worry in Tasmania

  A catholic school in Tasmania put their community in panic mode after images of a meteor crash landing simulation began to appear online.

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  Hillforest House Museum

  Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!

  26th Sep at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
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  Anime Club (Teens)

  HELLO ANIME LOVERS! Do you love anime, manga, or all things Japan? Do you want to try anime to see if you like it? Do you want to weeb out with some fellow weebs? If so, come join Anime Club at the Lawrenceburg Main Library! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do fun activities! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 and 26, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.

  26th Sep at Lawrenceburg Public Library District
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  Book Chat: My Life in France

  September is My Life in France by Julia Child. In her own words, here is the captivating story of Julia Child’s years in France, where she fell in love with French food and found her “true calling.” 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

  26th Sep at Lawrenceburg Public Library District

RCCF Names Recipient of 2022 Brelage Nursing Scholarship

Doris Brelage spent 37 years at Margaret Mary Health.

Ivy Tech Chancellor Receives Citizen of the Year Award

The award was handed out at Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest.

Ivy Tech Community College Celebrates College Application Week

Students who are interested in applying or enrolling at Ivy Tech are encouraged to attend Tuesdays@TheTech at their local campus.

Record Number of Boys, Girls Teams Entered in IHSAA Soccer State Tournaments

Sectional pairings were announced on Sunday evening.

Local Sports Report - September 23-24, 2022

Girls Golf Regional, EIAC Cross Country Championship and more.

Local Sports Report - September 22, 2022

The 29th Annual Great Pumpkin Cross Country Invitational was held Thursday.