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Obituary: Arthur William Juergens
April 19, 1946 – January 26, 2026 Arthur William ‘Juergy; and ‘Bud’ Juergens passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at his home. He was…
UDWI REMC announces a rise in rates for 2026
BLOOMFIELD — Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC announces a 2% increase in residential rates in 2026 followed by a 1% increase in 2027 and…
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church to host Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
BEDFORD — Families in the local community are invited to a special evening of bonding and celebration as Sherwood Oaks Christian Church hosts its Daddy…
North Lawrence Stars announced middle school softball tryouts
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Stars have officially opened registration for the upcoming middle school softball season. Aspiring athletes in the community are invited to showcase…
Split Verdict: Indiana’s Hope predicts early spring as Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow
HOPE — A divide in long-range weather forecasting emerged Monday as Indiana’s own “Hope,” the groundhog, predicted an early spring, directly contradicting the forecast from…
USDOT awards City of Bloomington with $1.44M to improve street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclistsÂ
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has been awarded $1.44 million in federal funding to make streets safer and more comfortable for people who drive,…
Obituary: Norma J. Wilsand
December 6, 1932 – January 30, 2026 Norma Wilsand, 93, of Heltonville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born December 6, 1932, in Heltonville,…
Safety Alert: NHTSA issues major recall wave impacting Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, and More
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of vehicle recalls as of early February 2026, spanning nearly every…
Death investigation underway after early morning house fire
JENNINGS COUNTY – Early this morning, Detectives with the Indiana State Police and Jennings County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death of a North Vernon…
Partial government shutdown enters third day as lawmakers push for resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government remains in a state of partial paralysis this Monday as a funding lapse enters its third day, leaving thousands…
