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Murder trial postponed; accused now held on petition to revoke charge
BEDFORD — The murder trial for Casey Brown, a man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, has been postponed. The trial,…
Monroe County Democrats to host booth at Annual Fall Festival
ELLETTSVILLE – The Monroe County Fall Festival is set to kick off this week, and the Monroe County Democrats will be on hand to engage…
Arts Commission seeks applications from communities for workshop, funding opportunity
INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is now accepting applications for the Creative Convergence program. Creative Convergence is a team-based workshop and funding opportunity…
Series of construction projects planned for Hopewell site
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington continues to invest in the site of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital—now being transformed into the Hopewell Neighborhood,…
Man charged with burglary following theft from abandoned home
BEDFORD — A Mount Vernon man has been formally charged with burglary and theft after he and two others allegedly stole items from an abandoned…
Public input requested on improving visitor services in national parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks, including more efficient…
The Counterfeit Crisis: How online fakes are threatening businesses and consumers alike
INDIANA – Counterfeit goods have evolved from back-alley deals to a sophisticated global crisis, with an estimated $467 billion in fake products circulating in international…
Knights of Columbus raise over $20,000 for local charities
BEDFORD — The Knights of Columbus Council 1166 has raised over $20,000 to date during its 48th annual Tootsie Roll Drive. The funds will be…
Mitchell announces Clean Sweep ahead of Persimmon Festival
MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell is encouraging residents to get their properties in order ahead of the annual Persimmon Festival with a communitywide Clean…
Porch pirate arrested after Bloomington Police makes traffic stop
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman is facing multiple charges after police found her with numerous stolen packages in her vehicle during a traffic stop. Tiffany…












