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Obituary: James ‘Mark’ Godsey
May 22, 1960 – March 21, 2025 James ‘Mark’ Godsey, 64, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Henderson Hospital on Friday, March 21, 2025….
Education One celebrates a decade of innovation as the executive director transitions to a new role
ANGOLA—Education One, a premier charter school authorizer in Indiana, announced recently that Executive Director Lindsay Omlor will be departing to lead the newly created Office…
Martin County residents invited to shape future at public workshop
LOOGOOTEE—The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth is inviting residents to a crucial public workshop on developing the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The in-person session will…
Trooper stops car involved in suspected street racing
FORT WAYNE – On Friday, March 22, around 11:00 p.m., a Fort Wayne District Trooper was patrolling I69 near the 312-mile marker when a group…
Indiana Supreme Court to hear dispute over Jackson County employee salaries and staffing
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to review a special judge’s ruling in the Jackson County Council’s ongoing dispute with Jackson Circuit Judge Richard…
Garage fire draws emergency response in Elnora
ELNORA – A late-night fire at a residence in Elnora prompted a multi-department emergency response on Sunday. Firefighters were dispatched to 214 S East Street…
“I Want to Hear from You” — Governor Braun releases birthday video message
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun released a video message thanking Hoosiers for the birthday wishes he has received and asking them to reach out…
Obituary: Sara ‘Sally’ Brooks
July 11, 1941 – March 22, 2025 Sally Brooks, 83, of Seymour, passed away at the Schneck Medical Center in Seymour on Saturday, March 22,…
INDOT warns public of toll-related text scam, urges caution before opening suspicious links
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of a tolling-related text message or “smishing” scam targeting Hoosiers statewide. False messages from INDOT or…
Indiana House Committee strengthens penalties for “swatting” crimes
INDIANAPOLIS– The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has advanced Senate Bill 198 (SB 198) to combat the dangerous practice of “swatting.” Sponsored by…
