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Federal Reserve holds rates steady amid DOJ criminal probe
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, a move that directly rebuffs President Trump’s…
Oolitic man arrested after canine alerts officers to drugs during major meth seizure
OOLITIC — A routine traffic stop for a broken headlight on January 20, 2026, resulted in the seizure of over 200 grams of methamphetamine and…
Gerber Products Company announces voluntary recall of limited batches of Arrowroot Biscuits
INDIANA — Gerber Products Company is initiating a voluntary recall of limited batches of Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to…
Nominations open for Radius Indiana Momentum Awards; Winners to be honored March 11
INDIANA — Radius Indiana has officially opened nominations for its annual Momentum Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate the standout companies driving economic growth across…
Bedford man arrested following early morning crash and foot pursuit
BEDFORD — A local man is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle and attempting to flee from officers during the early…
Bedford woman facing charges after crashing into gas station ice machine
BEDFORD — A local woman is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly crashing her vehicle into a gas station freezer and then entering the store…
Gov. Mike Braun celebrates impact of Indiana’s Career and Technical Education Programs as pathway to well-paying jobs
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today called attention to the successes of Indiana’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in creating clear pathways to prepare students for…
2026 Primary Election filing underway: Deadlines and key dates for Lawrence County voters
LAWRENCE CO. — The local political landscape is quickly taking shape as the filing window remains open for the upcoming 2026 Lawrence County Primary Election….
United Way Free Community Tax Service launches in Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties
BLOOMINGTON — Tax season is here, and United Way of South Central Indiana (UWSCI), in partnership with local organizations, is offering free in-person and online…
Obituary: Donna Louise Timbrook
May 2, 1939 – January 27, 2026 Donna Louise Timbrook, 86, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born May…












