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Road closure planned for State Road 59 in Greene County
GREENE CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 59 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Monday, August…
Monroe Fire to host Community Cookout and Pinning Ceremony
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe Fire Protection District is inviting the public to a free Community Cookout on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The event will be…
Navigating financial stress and the epidemic of loneliness
INDIANA — A recent poll reveals that more than 80% of American adults find the cost of groceries to be their top financial stressor. In…
Five arrested in undercover operation targeting online child predators
BOONE CO. — A three-day undercover operation led by the Boone County Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Task Force and the Indiana State Police…
Obituary: John E. Inman
February 24, 1941 – August 17, 2025 John E. Inman, 84, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on August 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with…
Police Log: August 19, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 18 Incidents – August 17 Accidents – August 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 18 Incidents –…
Indiana Landmarks announces 2025 “10 Most Endangered” list
INDIANA — Indiana Landmarks has released its 2025 list of the “10 Most Endangered” historic places in the state, highlighting structures on the brink of…
Sharon Rose (Payne) Chaney
July 17, 1940 – August 17, 2025 Sharon Rose (Payne) Chaney, 85, of Owensburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025,…
Obituary: Sharon Kay (Waggoner) Hillenburg
June 28, 1942 – August 17, 2025 Sharon Kay (Waggoner) Hillenburg, 83, of Bedford, died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living…
Back in the Game: How youth sports build health, connections, and lifelong skills
INDIANA – From small towns to big cities, Indiana’s tracks, fields, and courts are alive with action. Thousands of Hoosier students are back to school…












