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USPS reminds residents to keep walkways clear for safe mail delivery
INDIANA – As winter weather sets in, the United States Postal Service (USPS) urges residents to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their…
Biden Administration to finalize rule banning medical debt from credit reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration is set to finalize a significant rule today that will prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit…
Jennings County Sheriff’s Department K9 Axel dies after medical emergency
JENNINGS CO.— The Jennings County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of K9 Axel, who died on Saturday following a medical emergency. Axel, an eight-year-old…
Police officer deaths surge 25% nationwide in 2024
INDIANA – Law enforcement line-of-duty deaths rose sharply in 2024, with 147 officers losing their lives compared to 118 in 2023, according to the National…
Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth hosting free customer service workshop
LOOGOOTEE – The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth offers local business owners and employees a valuable opportunity to enhance their customer service skills. On…
City of Bloomington announces 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will host the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater….
DWD awards grant funds to expand registered apprenticeship programs
INDIANA- The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), through its office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship, awarded $130,000 to five organizations committed to advancing Registered Apprenticeship…
Indiana Bankers Association announces chair and board for 2025
INDIANA – Matthew W. Howrey, president and CEO of North Salem State Bank and its holding company, North Salem State Bancorporation, has taken his seat…
Orleans Alumni Banquet set for June 7: tickets, scholarships, and more
ORLEANS — The countdown is on for this year’s highly anticipated Orleans Alumni Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, at 6:30 p.m. at Orleans High…
Heltonville man arrested following domestic disturbance
HELTONVILLE – A Heltonville resident faces multiple charges following a domestic disturbance that prompted a law enforcement response on Wednesday, January 3. Cody Dale Reeves,…











