Indiana Department of Education encourages participation in Summer Meals Program

INDIANA â€“ The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In addition,…

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Obituary: Billy A. Combs

July 27, 1942 – January 30, 2025 Billy A. Combs, 82, of Owensburg, IN, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital…

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Police Log: February 1, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 1 Incidents – January 31 Incidents – January 30 Accidents – January 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Elderly man killed in Jackson County double shooting

NORMAN – A shooting incident in Norman on Thursday night left a 76-year-old man dead and another person injured, according to Jackson County Sheriff’s Department…

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Dollens Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 31, due to illness among staff and students

OOLITIC – Dollens Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 31, due to a significant number of illnesses among staff and students. Currently, 11 faculty…

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Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales meets with Senator Jim Banks

WASHINGTON D.C. â€“  Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales recently met with U.S. Senator Jim Banks in Washington, D.C., to congratulate him on his new role…

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Indiana set to revive A-F school grading system in 2026

STATEHOUSE – Indiana schools are poised to return to an A-F letter grade rating system under new legislation that unanimously passed the House Education Committee…

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Hemlock Cliffs named Indiana’s top winter sunrise spot

INDIANA – A recent survey by Mixbook, a photo book company, has revealed the best locations across the United States to witness a winter sunrise,…

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Bloomington man faces charges for allegedly setting fire to Narcan box

BLOOMINGTON– A Bloomington man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly setting fire to an emergency Narcan box outside the Monroe County Stride Center. On…

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Bedford Fire Pension Board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4

BEDFORD – The Bedford Fire Pension Board will meet to review, determine, and certify that the firefighter candidate has met the minimum state requirements on…

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