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Two people jailed after traffic stop yields meth, syringe and marijuana
BEDFORD– Two people face criminal charges following a traffic stop in Bedford on Saturday night. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Bedford Police…
Traffic stop for speed lands man in jail on OWI and marijuana charges
ODON – A routine traffic stop for speeding in Daviess County on Friday, April 25th, resulted in the arrest of a Westphalia man after police…
German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) reports first quarter 2025 earnings; Closes on Heartland Merger
JASPER –German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported first quarter earnings of $10.5 million, or $0.30 per share. The first quarter earnings included the results…
Indiana Democrats to host People’s Town Hall in Lafayette, criticizing Rep. Baird’s absence
LAFAYETTE – The Indiana Democratic Party has announced that it will host a “People’s Town Hall” in Lafayette on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6:00…
Bloomington man arrested for battery at Lawrence County recovery facility
LAWRENCE CO. – A Bloomington man was arrested Friday, April 25th, following an alleged battery incident at a recovery facility. According to a probable cause…
Wrong-way driver and passenger arrested for cocaine possession after dog alerts officers
WASHINGTON – A Petersburg man and a Linton woman were arrested on Saturday, April 26, after a traffic stop for a wrong-way driving infraction led…
Obituary: Col. David J. Schumacher
Col. David J. Schumacher, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born in Seymour, Indiana, to the late John G….
Naval Support Activity Crane’s Bradley Beaty named Navy Fire Chief of the Year
CRANE – Bradley Beaty, Fire Chief at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane, has been honored as the Navy Fire Chief of the Year for 2024….
Columbus man sentenced to prison for siccing dogs on police
COLUMBUS – A Columbus man will spend the next six years in prison after being sentenced for battery resulting in bodily injury to a public…
Indiana State Parks to offer Free Entry for Welcome Weekend
INDIANA – As the weather warms up and outdoor recreation beckons, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting everyone to experience the beauty…










