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Orleans residential trash pickup will be delayed due to weather conditions
ORLEANS – Due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, residential trash in Orleans will be delayed by one day as road conditions allow. Please place material at the curb based on the one-day delay collection schedule. For the latest service updates, visit www.rumpke.com.
ISP investigating fatal shooting in rural Vermillion CountyÂ
VERMILLION CO. – Vermillion County Sheriff Mike Holcamp has requested detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post to investigate a shooting that occurred on…
Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
MONROE CO. – On Sunday, January 5th, in the afternoon, Monroe Fire Protection District Engine 23 and Battalion 29 quickly responded to a vehicle fire…
Indiana challenges new federal rule that pushes Hoosiers further away from owning their own homeÂ
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to challenge new radical energy standards…
2025 Indiana State Fair Queen crowned
INDIANAPOLIS – Pilar Bravo, Miss Marion County 2025, was crowned the 66th Miss Indiana State Fair on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds…
Garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington sparks extensive emergency response
WASHINGTON – A garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington prompted a large-scale emergency response on Sunday afternoon, as multiple agencies worked to contain the…
Hoosier Housing Experiences & Conditions Photovoice Project aims to raise awareness of Indiana’s housing crisis
INDIANA – Indiana residents are being called upon to share their personal experiences with the state’s housing crisis through a unique initiative to improve understanding…
Indiana House Page Program kicks off for 2025 legislative session, offering students a hands-on experience in state government
INDIANA – As the 2025 legislative session begins, so does the Indiana House Page Program. The program is a unique opportunity for Hoosier students ages…
Obituary: James ‘Jim’ D. Webb
James ‘Jim’ D. Webb, 89, of Orleans, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born in Orleans, IN, and was…
Indiana Pavilion announced for 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in collaboration with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), announced today they are hosting an Indiana Pavilion at…
