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WestGate Academy launching 2026 Summer Intern Programming Series to boost defense sector talent
ODON — WestGate Academy is officially launching its 2026 Summer Intern Programming Series on June 4, establishing a robust professional development and networking pipeline for…
Internal power struggle triggers joint resignation of two Elnora town officials
ELNORA — The leadership structure of a small Daviess County community has been thrown into turmoil following the simultaneous, joint resignation of two key elected…
Improperly discarded charcoal ashes spark fire, displacing two Columbus families
COLUMBUS — Two families are receiving emergency housing assistance after an early-morning fire heavily damaged two mobile homes on Sunday, an incident investigators have traced…
Application window opens for Fiscal Year 2027 Secured School Safety Grants
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has officially opened the application window for the Fiscal Year 2027 Secured School Safety Grant (FY27…
Four Odon residents jailed without bond following Daviess County methamphetamine bust
ODON — A targeted drug investigation in northern Daviess County has resulted in the arrest of four Odon residents on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges…
Bloomington Common Council enters high-stakes June session: ‘Carless Kirkwood,’ Multi-million dollar land swaps, and Legislative sponsorship shakedowns on the agenda
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council is moving into its summer legislative session with a packed, contentious agenda scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at…
Orleans American Legion donates $3,500 to support Dogwood Festival and July 4th Fireworks
ORLEANS — The Orleans American Legion Post #69 has stepped forward with two major financial contributions to support the town’s most cherished community traditions, giving…
Lawrence County Purdue Extension to host ‘CODE RED’ small business & agriculture contingency planning watch party
BEDFORD — Local business owners and agricultural producers looking to safeguard their operations against unexpected emergencies have a new resource coming to Lawrence County next…
OCU employees plan class-action suit over month of missed paychecks amid broader campus financial crisis
OAKLAND CITY — Frustration and financial desperation have boiled over at Oakland City University (OCU), where a group of employees announced initiating a class-action lawsuit…
Man arrested following alleged birthday assault, false hospital cover-up plot
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is behind bars after allegedly launching a violent assault on his wife on her birthday, barricading her inside their home,…
