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Bartholomew County to end Commercial Cardboard and Paper Recycling Program as Rumpke opens new facility
COLUMBUS – Bartholomew County is set to discontinue its commercial cardboard and office paper recycling program, effective September 8, as Rumpke Waste & Recycling prepares…
Bedford man facing multiple charges including OWI with children in his vehicle
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Friday, August 1, following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while…
Daviess Community Hospital secures $500,000 READI 2.0 Grant for Healing Horizons expansion
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has been awarded a $500,000 READI 2.0 Grant, which will support its Healing Horizons project. This initiative aims to…
Free Veterans Resource Fair coming to Bloomington on August 20
BLOOMINGTON – Veterans across Southern Indiana are invited to a comprehensive resource fair designed to connect them with vital services and support. The event, hosted…
Vehicle recall warning: Potential safety risks, free repairs
INDIANA— Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall, which could create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, the…
Mills Pool closed for the season; Bryan Park Pool open weekends through Labor Day
BLOOMINGTON – Mills Pool, located at 1100 W. 14th St., is closed for the 2025 season. Bryan Park Pool, 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave., remains open…
Medora man arrested after police find sexual material involving children
MEDORA- A Jackson County man has been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography on his phone, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. The…
Washington home sustains fire damage on Jefferson Street
WASHINGTON – Emergency crews swiftly responded to a house fire at 814 Jefferson Street in Washington early Thursday morning. The blaze was reported at approximately…
Confusion mounts over COVID-19 vaccine access and policy amid rising US transmission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As COVID-19 transmission rates increase across the United States, many Americans are expressing confusion regarding the Trump administration’s latest policies on vaccine…
Protests held outside CenterPoint Energy as residents face soaring utility bills
EVANSVILLE – Residents are voicing their frustrations over skyrocketing energy bills, leading to a protest held Friday evening outside the CenterPoint Energy building in downtown…












