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Mitchell man found slumped over in car now faces OWI charges
BEDFORD- A Mitchell man is facing a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .15 after being discovered…
Technology and mental health – Positives and negatives for your teen
INDIANA – Technology plays a significant role in students’ lives, particularly those in middle and high school. It seems to have become a big part…
Bloomington Housing Authority offers eviction prevention assistance
BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Housing Authority (BHA) offers an Eviction Prevention Fund to help individuals and families stay home. This program provides one-time emergency financial assistance to…
Indiana Environmentalists announce Save Hoosier National Forest Rally on May 15 at US Forest Service OfficeÂ
BEDFORD—Protect Our Woods and the Indiana Forest Alliance announced plans for a public rally at the Bedford office of the Hoosier National Forest on Thursday,…
City of Bloomington to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Switchyard Park
BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington invites the public to a vibrant Juneteenth celebration from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers…
Nominations open for 2025 Monroe County Educator of the Year Awards
BLOOMINGTON—The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual Educator of the Year Awards, which celebrate dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff from the…
205 child sex abuse offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown, including four in the Southern District of Indiana
INDIANA – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex…
Coroner: Columbus man found in Driftwood River died of accidental drowning
COLUMBUS – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has determined that Darrell Voelz, 62, of Columbus, who was found in the Driftwood River last month following…
Free tech help & scam prevention workshop scheduled in Bedford
A free workshop offering technology assistance and tips to avoid scams will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the First…
Bloomington seeks public input on parking through new study
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has initiated a comprehensive parking study and is encouraging residents, workers, and visitors to share their opinions on the…












