School Closings & Delays Thursday, Jan. 29th

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 CLOSED: Barr-Reeve Schools – Asynchronous E-Learning Bloomfield Schools – Closed Dugger Union Community Schools – Synchronous E-Learning East Gibson Schools – E-Learning Eastern Greene Schools – Closed Lawrenceville Unit 20 Schools – Closed

Hatchets Boys Basketball Program Faces Midseason Change

The Washington Hatchet Varsity Basketball Coach has resigned. Bo Burkhart has stepped down from the position during his first season with the Hatchets.Washington Community Schools confirmed the change Tuesday, citing personal reasons. Washington Community Schools’ Athletic Director

National Guard Wraps Up Indiana Winter Assistance

Roughly 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen were activated to assist state agencies during recent winter weather conditions. As part of that response, the Guard deployed 24 highway assistance teams across central and southern Indiana. The

Knox EMA Urges Children To Stay Off Frozen Water

Knox County Emergency Management is reminding families to keep children off frozen ponds, lakes, and rivers as cold weather continues. Officials say ice may look solid, but thickness can change quickly and is not reliable. Snow cover,