Oolitic man charged with sexual battery and battery following Dollar General incident

OOLITIC – An Oolitic man, Anthony Dike, 57, has been charged with sexual battery and battery following an incident reported by a Dollar General manager…

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Demolition begins for Monroe Convention Center Expansion

BLOOMINGTON – Demolition has officially begun at the Monroe Convention Center expansion site, marking a significant milestone for the long-awaited project. Crews were on site…

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Hulk Hogan dies at the age of 71

CLEARWATER – Hulk Hogan, the charismatic wrestling superstar whose “Hulkamania” captivated millions and helped propel professional wrestling into the mainstream, died Thursday at the age…

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USDA Farm Service Agency announces annual county committee elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the commencement of its annual county committee elections. This crucial…

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Sweet corn reigns at Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market; Special events & music this Saturday

BLOOMINGTON– Sweet corn season is officially in full swing, and the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is the place to find the freshest, most flavorful kernels….

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Yorktown teen mows for a cause; Nears mowing 50 lawns for free for his community

YORKTOWN – Despite the summer heat, 14-year-old Emmett Kelly of Yorktown is making a significant impact on his community by mowing lawns for free as…

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Late night dispute leads to battery, criminal mischief charges for Tunnelton resident

TUNNELTON – A Tunnelton man, Lonnie Hanners, 61, is facing charges of battery and criminal mischief following an incident reported to the Lawrence County Police…

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Monroe County Democrats and Stonewall Democrats SCI announce Summer Picnic Pitch-In

BLOOMINGTON– The Monroe County Democrats’ Club and Stonewall Democrats SCI are co-sponsoring a Summer Picnic Pitch-In on Sunday, August 17th, from 4 p.m. to 7…

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Orange County Historical Society explores local history, plans future events, and seeks community support

PAOLI – The Orange County Historical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 22nd, at the Paoli Library, featuring a captivating presentation by…

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NHTSA issues recall for Continental General Tire Altimax RT45 due to tread separation risk

WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a safety recall for certain General Tire Altimax RT45 tires, size 235/60R18, manufactured…

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