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Fort Branch man arrested for child molesting
GIBSON CO. – On Wednesday, October 23, Indiana State Police arrested Duncan Maikranz, 65, of Fort Branch, after a criminal investigation revealed he allegedly molested…
Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. announces its quarterly cash dividend
SALEM – Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) (OTCQX:MSVB), the holding company for Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB (“Bank”), announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office launches hiring initiative for Merit Deputy and Corrections Officer Positions
LAWRENCE CO.— The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has announced opening a hiring process for Merit Deputies (police officers) and Corrections (jail officers) as part of an…
READI 2.0 Investments take off in Indiana Uplands Region with new $45 million Regional Wellness Center
JASPER—The Indiana Uplands READI steering committee and Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) today announced the allocation of READI 2.0 funding to support the development of the…
Orange County commissioners reinstate county-wide burn ban
ORANGE CO. – The Orange County Commissioners, including the Town of Orleans, have reinstated a county-wide burn ban. No outdoor burning is permitted at this time. Fire Danger remains HIGH due to the extremely dry conditions.
United Way unveils new brand strategy to reflect Its transformative approach forward
BLOOMINGTON – On Wednesday, United Way of South Central Indiana joins United Way Worldwide (UWW) to announce a refreshed brand that reflects the organization’s reach…
Obituary: John Russell Hodges
November 7, 1928 – October 23, 2024 John Russell Hodges of Bedford, Indiana, died on October 23, 2024. He was born November 7, 1928, to…
Obituary: Patrica Ann Lindsey
June 9, 1940 – October 22, 2024 Patricia Ann Lindsey, 84, of Mitchell, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at IU…
Celebrate fall with fresh produce at Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market
BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Community Farmer’s Market will be open on Saturday for the last time at Showers Common, 401 North Morton Street, in Bloomington. Officials are…












