Man arrested for theft of nearly $1 million from elderly relative

MADISON – Today, August 21, 2025, officers from the Madison, Indiana Police Department arrested a 54-year-old Batesburg, South Carolina man on a warrant for multiple…

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Obituary: Vernon Joe Pursell

October 29, 1954 – August 19, 2025 Vernon Joe Pursell, 70, of Springville, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital….

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Domestic disturbance leads to arrest of Mitchell man

MITCHELL — A Mitchell man is facing charges of domestic battery and intimidation after Mitchell Police Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Sunday…

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Zoning Board to hold public hearing for new multi-family housing project

BEDFORD – The Bedford Board of Zoning is scheduled to hold a regular meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 3 p.m….

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Orleans offices will be closed on Labor Day

ORLEANS — The Town of Orleans offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. While all town services…

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Annual Turkey Trot adds Inauguarl BBQ Cook-Off

MONTGOMERY – The annual Turkey Trot is introducing a new event this year: its first-ever BBQ Cook-Off. The competition will be held on Saturday, September…

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Obituary: Charles Sturgeon

May 29, 1932 – August 20, 2025 Charles Sturgeon, 93, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:36 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence….

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Woman arrested after police find 24 grams of marijuana in her backpack

BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was arrested on charges of invasion of privacy, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop…

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More than 400 Indiana National Guard Soldiers return from Middle East deployment

INDIANA — More than 400 Indiana National Guard soldiers returned to Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon after a nearly yearlong deployment in the Middle East. The…

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Jackson County kicking off dementia-friendly initiative

BROWNSTOWN— Jackson County will host a kick-off event on Tuesday, August 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. as it works to become a “dementia-friendly”…

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