Martin County receives $90,000 grant for Juvenile Diversion Program

MARTIN CO. — Martin County Community Corrections has been awarded a $90,000 grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to bolster its juvenile diversion…

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Elnora receives $190,000 in grants for development and infrastructure improvements

ELNORA – The Office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) have announced $190,000 in Community Development…

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Indiana Democratic Party statement on House passage of partisan school board bill

INDIANA– The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement from Chair Karen Tallian on the Indiana House of Representatives passing Senate Bill 287. The bill would require school board…

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INDOT: Delete and report suspicious tolling-related text messages

INDIANA – If you have received a text message about unpaid or past due tolls from INDOT or another tolling service provider, please delete it…

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Man arrested for child molestation following assault at Washington East Side Park

WASHINGTON – Jonathon Thomas, 24, of Evansville, has been arrested and charged with Level 1 Felony child molestation following an investigation into an alleged sexual…

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Orleans Dogwood Parade to honor State Champion Bulldogs and Vietnam veterans

ORLEANS– The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced that the upcoming Dogwood Parade on April 26th will feature a special tribute to the Orleans Bulldogs…

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Juvenile arrested on public intoxication charges after attempting to enter wrong home

BEDFORD – A 17-year-old male was arrested on Sunday, March 30, for public intoxication and illegal consumption of alcohol after attempting to enter the wrong…

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Mitchell man accused of water theft after tampering with meter

MITCHELL – According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, Randle Hignite, 46, of Mitchell, is facing allegations of theft and criminal mischief after allegedly tampering…

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Man arrested after attempting to enter a vehicle at CVS and fleeing from officers

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Saturday, March 30, after allegedly attempting to enter vehicles in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot and later…

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Avoca man arrested after throwing purse at woman

AVOCA – An Avoca man was detained on domestic battery and drug charges after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at…

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