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Jackson County Jail kitchen worker charged with trafficking and sexual misconduct
BROWNSTOWN – A contracted kitchen employee at the Jackson County Jail in Brownstown has been arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual…
Easier access to Social Security Benefit statements this tax season
INDIANA – As tax season gets underway, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is making it easier for beneficiaries to replace their annual Benefit Statements, SSA-1099…
House Committee approves House Bill 1273 to establish Child Welfare Task Force
INDIANA – The House Family, Children, and Human Affairs Committee held a hearing on January 30 to discuss House Bill 1273, authored by Representative DeVon,…
Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel faces new financial misconduct allegations
INDIANA — A new audit reveals further financial misconduct by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, already serving a 15-year sentence for 27 felonies. The…
Senate Committee approves amendments to criminal penalties in Senate Bill 324
INDIANA – The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee convened to review Senate Bill (SB) 324 on January 30, a proposed law authored by Senator…
Indiana Department of Education encourages participation in Summer Meals Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In addition,…
Obituary: Billy A. Combs
July 27, 1942 – January 30, 2025 Billy A. Combs, 82, of Owensburg, IN, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital…
Police Log: February 1, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 1 Incidents – January 31 Incidents – January 30 Accidents – January 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Elderly man killed in Jackson County double shooting
NORMAN – A shooting incident in Norman on Thursday night left a 76-year-old man dead and another person injured, according to Jackson County Sheriff’s Department…
Dollens Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 31, due to illness among staff and students
OOLITIC – Dollens Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 31, due to a significant number of illnesses among staff and students. Currently, 11 faculty…
