🌱 What led Mitchell police from a tampered SUV to drug charges?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led Mitchell police from a tampered SUV to drug charges?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon mist, temps: high: 58, low: 52.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mitchell man tampers with vehicle and is arrested on multiple charges (wbiw.com) — A local man was arrested in Mitchell after police responded to reports of someone entering vehicles on North 5th Street and West Hancock Avenue. Officers say they later found suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and paraphernalia in his backpack during jail booking. Charges are preliminary, and he remains presumed innocent while the case proceeds.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Council Meeting
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar , 916 15th Street , Bedford
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar
• Stables Tours
  The Stables at the French Lick Resort , 8670 IN-56 , West Baden Springs
  10:00 am

Saturday December 27

• "Snowflake" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet 3 HRS)
  Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Afternoon Tea
  West Baden Springs Hotel , 8538 W Baden Ave , West Baden Springs
  2:00 pm
• Carriage Rides
  West Baden Springs Hotel , 8538 W Baden Ave , West Baden Springs
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Solid Waste Management Meeting
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar Bedford, IN 47421
  8:30 am
• Commissioners Meeting
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar , Lawrence County Courthouse 916 15th Street , Bedford
  9:30 am
• Library Board of Trustees Meeting
  Orleans Public Library , 174 N Maple St , Orleans
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• LIVE MUSIC IN THE ATRIUM
  West Baden Springs Hotel , 8538 W Baden Ave , West Baden Springs
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day
  Lawrence County, IN Calendar

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Mitchell. Apply here.
• Indiana Public Schools posted a job opening for Mitchell Junior High School Counselor in Mitchell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mitchell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

• Bedford City Offices to close for extended Christmas holiday (wbiw.com)
• Three arrested in Bedford after attempting to hide from police (wbiw.com)
• Bedford man facing multiple drug and theft charges following shoplifting incident (wbiw.com)

Oolitic

• BNL's Philpott finishes third in Bo Henry tourney (wbiw.com)
• Police Log: December 22, 2025 (wbiw.com)

French Lick

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-- The Patch AM Team

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