COVID-19 levels rise in U.S.; Vaccination hurdles emerge for Indiana and beyond
INDIANA — As COVID-19 transmission increases across the United States, in at least 45 states. Public health officials are raising concerns about potential obstacles to…
ISP troopers to increase impaired driving enforcement for Labor Day
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP), including troopers from the Bloomington and Jasper Posts, are stepping up patrols to combat impaired driving as part…
Medical hand soap recall issued over potentially deadly bacteria
INDIANA — A medical hand soap brand has issued a nationwide recall for four of its antiseptic products after a potentially deadly bacterium was discovered…
Obituary: Melodee Ann Butler Charlesworth
March 6, 1953 – August 11, 2025 Melodee Ann Butler Charlesworth, 72, of Oolitic, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at IU Health…
Two Mitchell residents issued summons after police find marijuana during traffic stop
BEDFORD— Two Mitchell residents were cited for possession of marijuana after a routine traffic stop on Mitchell Road. The incident occurred on Friday, August 8,…
United Way to host 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Benefit Concert
BLOOMINGTON — The United Way of South Central Indiana is inviting the community to its 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Benefit Concert, a fundraiser aimed…
The First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council will meet on Aug. 20
INDIANAPOLIS – The First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council’s next meeting is on Aug. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The meeting will…
Preliminary work to begin for Safer Drive 65 added travel lanes project on I-65 in Clark and Scott Counties
CLARK/SCOTT CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation design-build team E&B Paving, Inc., and Milestone Contractors Joint Venture is scheduled to begin preliminary work as…
LCEGC offers pathways to welding and construction employment; Registration closing soon
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC), in partnership with the Wagler Education and Training Center, is expanding its commitment to local workforce…
West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County mosquitoes
BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a pool of mosquitoes in the county has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a…
