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Fatal house fire claims one life in Country Squire Lakes
COUNTRY SQUIRE LAKES — A Sunday afternoon fire in Jennings County has left one person dead after a fire completely consumed a residence. Emergency personnel…
H5N1 “Entrenched” in North America: The growing case for vaccinating Indiana’s herds
INDIANA — What was once considered a “bird problem” in Asia has evolved into a significant mammal-to-mammal threat in the United States, raising critical questions…
Hoosiers urged to take precautions against tick-borne disease as risk increases with warmer weather
INDIANA – Indiana health officials urge Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as the weather warms up and tick activity increases across the state….
Mitchell Chamber Golf Tournament returns to Stonecrest May 8 to raise funds for the Persimmon Festival
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual golf scramble fundraiser on Friday, May 8, at Stone Crest Golf Community,…
Main Street in Shoals to close Tuesday for parking striping
SHOALS — Drivers in Shoals should prepare for downtown travel disruptions this week as the town moves forward with infrastructure maintenance. Town officials have announced…
Oolitic seeking 20 volunteers to secure Summer Blood Drive
OOLITIC — The town of Oolitic is issuing a call for volunteers to help bring a local blood drive to the community this summer. The…
Safety Alert: Massive wave of recalls impacts Ford, GM, Hyundai, and luxury automakers
INDIANA — Federal safety regulators have issued a sweeping series of recall notices this week, affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles ranging from mass-market SUVs…
Agricultural equipment sales slump in March as economic “softness” persists
INDIANA — Highlighting continued volatility in the agricultural sector, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) released its March 2026 data today, showing a significant decline…
Pain at the Pump: Indiana gas prices surge as global tensions escalate
INDIANA — Hoosier motorists are facing a sharp increase in fuel costs this week as geopolitical volatility continues to rattle energy markets. According to the…
Trading tradition for ‘I Do’: The wedding rituals fading from the altar
INDIANA — Love and family have long defined the walk down the aisle, but a closer look at modern weddings in 2026 reveals that many…
