German American Bank highest-ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio

INDIANA—German American Bank has been ranked second in the nation on Forbes 2025 America’s Best Banks list and is the highest-ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky,…

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Police Log: February 20, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 19 Incidents – February 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 19 Incidents – February 20 Incidents –…

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State funding shortfall leaves Indiana counties reeling as DOC halts jail reimbursements

INDIANA – Indiana counties face financial strain as the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) has exhausted its funds for reimbursing jails for housing low-level felons…

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Obituary: Minnie Sylvia (Baker) Pritchett

November 2, 1928 – February 19, 2025 Minnie Sylvia (Baker) Pritchett, 96, of Judah, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at…

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Postal carrier and youth league president charged with theft and official misconduct

BEDFORD – A United States Postal Service carrier from Mitchell has been charged with theft and official misconduct following an investigation into mail tampering in…

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Mitchell woman arrested after caught on video attacking a male

MITCHELL – Jessica D. Coryea, 34, of Mitchell, was arrested on Monday, February 17, following an alleged domestic fight at a residence on Stevens Lane….

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Fort Branch man arrested after pawning stolen golf clubs

BEDFORD—A Fort Branch man was arrested in connection with the theft of a set of golf clubs from a Bedford home. Police arrested 47-year-old Michael…

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Bedford man arrested after passing out in vehicle, now facing multiple drug charges

BEDFORD – On Tuesday, February 18, Dylan Sipes, 28, of Bedford, was arrested after being found unconscious in his vehicle on Washboard Road. At approximately…

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Man arrested after blood test proved he was high on THC following a traffic stop

BEDFORD – On July 11, 2024, a traffic stop in Lawrence County led to the arrest of David S. Morris, 30, of Mitchell, Indiana, on…

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Mitchell man arrested on methamphetamine and trafficking charges

MITCHELL– Michael S. Ritchison, 34, of Mitchell, IN, was arrested on February 13, 2025, and charged with possession of methamphetamine and trafficking with an inmate…

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