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bcdemocrat.com > 03/27/2026 > spring-turkey-season-opens-april-22-in-brown-county

Spring turkey season opens April 22 in Brown County

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (230+ words) Turkey hunters in Brown County will soon be heading into the woods as Indiana's spring wild turkey season opens April 22 and continues through May 10, 2026. The season runs for 18 days each year and always begins the first Wednesday after April 20. The…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/20/2026 > nashville-arts-commission-funds-ymca-event-advances-summer-concert-plans

Nashville Arts Commission funds YMCA event, advances summer concert plans

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (906+ words) The Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission approved funding for a community event and discussed several upcoming arts initiatives during its March 12 meeting, including an art walk concept, a summer concert series and participation in the Spring Blossom Parade. The event…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/20/2026 > local-students-launch-brown-countys-first-girls-esports-team

Local students launch Brown County’s first girls’ eSports team

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (451+ words) Students gather for the first practice of Brown County's first all-girls esports team March 9 at Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville. The program, organized by The STEAMery, introduces middle school students to competitive gaming, teamwork and STEM-related career pathways while…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/14/2026 > entries-open-for-2026-indiana-heritage-arts-annual-exhibition

Entries open for 2026 Indiana Heritage Arts annual exhibition

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (321+ words) Artists are being invited to prepare their entries for the Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition 2026, with the opening reception scheduled for Saturday, June 6. Entry and membership forms are now available at www.indianaheritagearts.org. The website includes eligibility requirements, downloadable…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/14/2026 > public-notice-nashville-sewer-upgrades-to-impact-traffic

Public notice: Nashville sewer upgrades to impact traffic

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (189+ words) Shown is a map of the area of Main Street that will be affected by the sewer pipe work in Nashville starting March 16. Nashville Utilities will be installing a new sewer force main to upgrade local infrastructure on West Main…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/06/2026 > lake-rebuild-denied-over-setback-height-rules-tourist-home-approved

Lake rebuild denied over setback, height rules; tourist home approved

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (922+ words) The Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request last Wednesday night from Sweetwater Lake property owners who wanted to rebuild their home with reduced side setbacks and a taller roofline than current zoning rules allow. The Feb. 25 meeting…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/06/2026 > brown-county-alcohol-board-approves-six-renewals-in-brief-meeting

Brown County Alcohol Board approves six renewals in brief meeting

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (173+ words) Brown County Alcohol Board approves six renewals in brief meeting'Brown County Democrat The Brown County Alcohol & Tobacco Commission approved six permit renewals during a brief meeting held Monday, Feb. 23. State Excise Officer Lonny Gibson called the meeting to order and…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 03/06/2026 > golden-anniversary-for-1976-eagles

Golden anniversary for 1976 Eagles

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (199+ words) Brown County High School recognized the 1976 Regional Championship boys" basketball team and cheerleaders for their 50th anniversary during the varsity boys" game Thursday, Feb. 26. The 1976 Eagles, before the start of class basketball, took the sectional championship against Columbus East 101-97. At regionals,…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 02/27/2026 > brown-county-humane-society-awarded-grant-from-pedigree-foundation

Brown County Humane Society awarded grant from PEDIGREE Foundation

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (233+ words) Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) announced it has been awarded a grant from PEDIGREE Foundation to support its Behavior, Enrichment, Socialization and Training (BEST) Program, an initiative designed to reduce stress in shelter dogs, increase adoptability and provide critical post-adoption…...

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bcdemocrat.com > 02/10/2026 > guest-opinion-niki-kelly-indiana-could-license-younger-drivers-under-little-noticed-provision

GUEST OPINION Niki Kelly: Indiana could license younger drivers under little-noticed provision

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (544+ words) I remember getting my driver's license the day I turned 16 " and promptly locking my keys in the car. But it's such a different time now. Younger members of Generation Z are either entirely opting out of getting their license or…...