Mind Matters: Dr. Oz stresses mental health as crucial to overall wellness

INDIANA — In a recent personal reflection that underscores the growing importance of holistic health, Dr. Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for…

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Bedford Lions Club donates dictionaries to local third graders for 20th year

BEDFORD — A total of 393 third-grade students across several local schools have received new dictionaries this year, courtesy of the Bedford Lions Club. This…

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State plans “Waiver Reset” to overhaul disability services

INDIANA — The Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) is moving forward with a significant initiative, known as the “waiver reset,” to create new Home…

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Municipal Investment Fund Grant supports planning for reliable, affordable building upgrades

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, in partnership with the Indiana Energy Independence Fund, has received a $250,000 Municipal Investment Fund (MIF) grant to advance…

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Woman admits to smoking marijuana while driving

BEDFORD — A routine traffic stop for a minor infraction quickly escalated into a felony investigation after a Bedford woman allegedly admitted to driving while…

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Hoosier gas prices plunge: State average hits $2.76/g, drops below national rate

INDIANA — Gasoline prices in Indiana have continued their steady decline, falling 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week to an average of $2.76/g…

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Senator Eric Koch: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate is accepting applications for the 2026 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). Through the full-day program, students in grades…

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Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local warming centers during upcoming winter weather

INDIANA – With winter approaching, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. Indiana…

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Allergy Alert: FDA recalls Aldi holiday barks due to packaging mix-up

NATIONWIDE — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of two holiday bark products sold at Aldi stores due to a dangerous…

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Erratic driving leads to drunk driving arrest

MITCHELL — A late-night traffic stop initiated due to a sideways license plate and excessive speed resulted in the arrest of a Mitchell man on…

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