2025 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest winners announced; Seymour photographer wins in Overall category
INDIANAPOLIS– Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2025 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. This contest, in its 17th year, features photos…
Claude Akins Memorial Golf Classic set to tee off at Otis Park, registration full
BEDFORD — The annual Claude Akins Memorial Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, at Otis Park. The tournament, which…
German American Bank receives top 20 performance ranking by Bank Director magazine
JASPER- German American Bank (Nasdaq: GABC) has been ranked in the country’s Top 20 for its banking performance in the $5 billion to $50 billion…
Obituary: Linda Mae Pemberton
September 1, 1954 – August 6, 2025 Linda Mae Pemberton, 70, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her residence. Linda was born…
Four arrested on drug charges following search warrant in Mitchell
MITCHELL — A search warrant executed at a Mitchell residence on Wednesday, August 6, led to the arrest of four individuals on various drug-related charges….
Agriculture visionaries awarded by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith presented Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief…
Washington Animal Shelter offers free adoptions to combat overcrowding
WASHINGTON— Overcrowding has become a significant issue at local animal shelters, prompting officials to encourage community members to consider adoption. According to Washington Animal Control…
Bloomington Farmers’ Market highlights 20 varieties of ripe, flavorful melons
BLOOMINGTON — This Saturday marks the final day of National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is inviting the public to celebrate….
U.S. farmland values continue to rise, but growth is slowing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The value of U.S. farmland reached a new record high in 2025. Still, the market is showing signs of cooling, according to…
Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with varying rates for dozen of countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s new tiered tariff policy is now in effect, imposing varying rates on goods from different countries. While most nations’…












