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Seymour woman arrested for burglary, theft after being spotted with boxed items from home
SEYMOUR — A 43-year-old Jackson County woman is behind bars facing a felony burglary charge following a weekend incident on the city’s north side. April…
Rep. Bartels: Priority bill to streamline dozens of Indiana boards and commissions signed into law
STATEHOUSE – Legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) to streamline government by consolidating Indiana’s various boards and commissions was recently signed into law. House Enrolled Act…
Bloomington man among 11 arrested in Shelby County child sex predator sting
SHELBYVILLE — A Bloomington man is facing felony charges following a massive three-day undercover operation targeting child sex offenders in Shelby County. Frederick Maxwell Walsh,…
Bridge rehabilitation project to begin on U.S. 50 west of Brownstown
JACKSON COUNTY — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on U.S. 50 near the East Fork…
North Lawrence School Board schedules Executive Session to discuss property and personnel
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Board of Trustees has scheduled an executive session for later this week to discuss sensitive administrative matters,…
Jackson County honors local leaders at 95th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner
SEYMOUR — A spirit of resilience and community pride filled the room as the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 95th Annual Awards Dinner….
Obituary: Marie E. Watson
May 15, 1966 – March 16, 2026 Marie E. Watson, 59, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her residence. Born May…
Man arrested for public intoxication after false report of stolen scooter
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Sunday afternoon after a report of a stolen scooter led police to discover a highly intoxicated individual allegedly…
Cast your vote in USA Today’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for French Lick and Nashville, Indiana
INDIANA — The historic resort town of French Lick and Nashville has been thrust into the national spotlight once again, as USA Today names it…
Gov. Braun invests record-breaking commitment in Agriculture & Life Sciences; $1 Billion to grow over 100K new jobs in 10 years
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with the goal of creating 100,000 high wage jobs…












