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First West Nile Virus case of 2025 confirmed in Indiana
INDIANA – Indiana has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season in a resident of Vanderburgh County. The…
Obituary: Raymond D. Strauser
February 10, 1937 – July 21, 2025 Raymond D. Strauser, 88, of Springville, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Mitchell…
Rev Up for Fun: Mustering Elm Park to host Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
TRINITY SPRINGS – Car enthusiasts are invited to showcase their rides and enjoy a day of automotive camaraderie at the Route 50 Cruisers Car Show…
Indiana SAT scores show reading gains, persistent math challenges
INDIANA – New SAT results for the 2024-25 academic year show a slight improvement in college readiness among Hoosier high school students in reading and…
American Dairy Association Indiana announces 2025 feature items for the Indiana State Fair Dairy Bar
INDIANAPOLIS – American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. today announces that it will offer two featured items at this year’s Indiana Farmers’ Dairy Bar since 1941®: a Smoked Gouda’cue…
Closure planned on State Road 203 near Lexington
SCOTT CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to close State Road 203 just north of Lexington on or after…
Bedford man accused of slapping woman during cigarette dispute, arrested on battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Sunday, July 20, 2025, following a reported battery incident. Albert A. Hughes, 52, of Bedford, was taken…
Indiana BMV unveils new “Blackout” license plate
INDIANA – Hoosier drivers will soon have a new, sleek option for their vehicles. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced on Monday the…
Blue River Quaker Settlement earns national historic recognition
SALEM – A significant chapter in Indiana’s pre-statehood history has received national recognition with the listing of the Blue River Quaker Settlement Rural Historic District…
Monon South Trail Pitch Competition is your opportunity to present ideas, gain visibility, access business development resources
INDIANA – The first phase of the Monon South Trail, a significant development for southern Indiana, has officially been completed, opening 20 miles of trail…












