Winslow woman arrested for driving while impaired while transporting four children

PIKE CO. – On November 25, at approximately 8:44 p.m., Trooper Sturm was patrolling in the Winslow area when he stopped the driver of a…

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Obituary: Donna Faye Stigall

October 2, 1938 – November 26, 2025 Donna Faye Stigall, 87, of Bedford, passed away at 6:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at IU…

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Obituary: Virginia ‘Jennie’ M. Kellams

October 5, 1939 – November 27, 2025 Virginia ‘Jennie’ M. Kellams, 86, Bedford, passed away on November 27, 2025. She was born on October 5,…

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Open-Air Christmas Market to bring holiday cheer to J street

BEDFORD — Get ready to step straight into a Hallmark Christmas moment. The Open-Air Christmas Market is returning to J Street, transforming downtown into a…

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The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program is now open for applications

INDIANA – The Recovery Housing Program provides funds to assist rural communities and their non-profit partners, if applicable, to establish or expand transitional recovery housing…

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All Aboard! Indiana Rail Road announces 35th Annual Santa Train schedule

INDIANA/ILLINOIS — Santa Claus is coming to town for the 35th year, and he’s arriving by rail. The Indiana Rail Road (INRD) has officially announced…

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Pekin man killed in Thanksgiving morning shooting; Suspect charged with reckless homicide

PEKIN — Indiana State Police (ISP) detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thanksgiving morning, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old Pekin…

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Mitchell Chamber encourages local shops to join Annual Christmas Downtown Celebration

MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell and Mitchell Parks and Recreation will host a full slate of Christmas events on Saturday, Dec. 13, culminating in…

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Live reindeer coming to Bedford for Christmas Around the Square

BEDFORD — A touch of the North Pole is making its way to downtown Bedford. Families can meet live reindeer on Saturday, Dec. 6, from…

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Firefighters urge homeowners: Clean your chimney yearly to prevent deadly fires

LAWRENCE CO. — As temperatures drop and homeowners prepare to ignite their wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, local firefighters are issuing a critical safety warning: clean…

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