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Columbus woman arrested after toddler overdoses on drugs
COLUMBUS – A 36-year-old Columbus woman, Dakota Smith, was arrested and preliminarily charged with neglect after her three-year-old child reportedly overdosed on drugs last Friday,…
Innovative device supports nurses and patients in south-central Indiana
BLOOMINGTON– Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and IU Health is always looking at new ways to support and uplift them as they provide the…
Obituary: Paul Felix Miller Jr.
December 9, 1924 – January 18, 2025 Paul Felix Miller Jr., 100, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus….
Duke Energy to trim trees in Monroe County
MONROE CO. – Duke Energy will begin tree trimming along high-voltage power lines from Bloomfield to Bloomington over the next seven days, weather permitting. The…
Altrusa International of Bedford holds January meeting, celebrates service and community impact
BEDFORD — Altrusa International of Bedford, Inc. gathered for their January meeting at the First United Methodist Church, where President Bill Barnes led the session….
Monroe County Democratic Party Chair David G. Henry announces he will not seek re-election
BLOOMINGTON — Monroe County Democratic Party Chair David G. Henry announced that he will not seek re-election during the upcoming party reorganization in March 2025….
Bedford Fire Department firefighters respond to house fire on 25th Street
BEDFORD – Bedford Fire Department responded to a house fire on Monday evening, reported by an off-duty firefighter. The call came in around 7:19 p.m.,…
Daviess County Hospital Honors nurses with volunteer-led Nurse Honor Guard
WASHINGTON – Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has established a cherished tradition to honor local nurses who have passed away through its Nurse Honor Guard. Coordinated…
Orleans High School to host 2025 Pep Band Invitational
ORLEANS – Orleans High School’s Bulldog Regiment is set to host its 2025 Pep Band Invitational, bringing together musical talent from across the state for…
Indiana University Police investigating 13 burglaries across campus
BLOOMINGTON – Between January 4 and 15, the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) received reports of 13 burglaries on campus, many of which occurred at…












