SNAP benefits set for October increase

INDIANA – For those benefiting from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced updated maximum benefit levels…

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Man faces federal charges, accused of assaulting police inside U.S. Capitol during January 6 riots

MARTIN CO. – An Indiana man, Nicholas Scott Ingram Hofer, 34, was arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol…

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Monroe County Commissioners again nix housing project

BLOOMINGTON – Monroe County commissioners have again rejected a proposed housing development in the Clear Creek area. Commissioner Lee Jones suggested that Bloomington could address…

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Obituary: Wanda McCormick

September 7, 1936 – August 28, 2024 Wanda McCormick, 87, of Springville, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at IU Health…

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City of Bedford Fall Clean Sweep is September 23-27

BEDFORD – The City of Bedford Fall Clean Sweep is scheduled for September 23-27. Residential items such as old tires (a limited amount), appliances, construction…

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Hoosier families face financial aid setback with new FAFSA delay

INDIANA – Hoosier families with current and future college students should anticipate delays in accessing financial aid. The Department of Education has announced that the…

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Two Washington residents facing charges of child neglect causing bodily injury

WASHINGTON – A Washington couple is facing charges of child neglect. The Washington Police Department officers arrested Livensone Boucher, 42, and Denise Boucher, 38, on…

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Chase Briscoe Atlanta 400 Advance

HAMPTON, GA – The NASCAR Playoffs begin Sunday with the Atlanta 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Chase Briscoe is a part of…

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Chase Briscoe wins the Southern 500 to advance to the NASCAR Cup playoffs

DARLINGTON, S.C.— Mitchell-native Chase Briscoe went three-wide to pass Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain for the lead, then outran two-time series champion Kyle Busch to…

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Court documents reveal former Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy was on duty during alleged sexual assault 

MONROE CO. — Court documents filed on Friday revealed that a former Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy was on duty when he sexually assaulted a woman…

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