First West Nile Virus case of 2025 confirmed in Indiana
INDIANA – Indiana has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season in a resident of Vanderburgh County. The…
Obituary: Raymond D. Strauser
February 10, 1937 – July 21, 2025 Raymond D. Strauser, 88, of Springville, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Mitchell…
Rev Up for Fun: Mustering Elm Park to host Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
TRINITY SPRINGS – Car enthusiasts are invited to showcase their rides and enjoy a day of automotive camaraderie at the Route 50 Cruisers Car Show…
Indiana SAT scores show reading gains, persistent math challenges
INDIANA – New SAT results for the 2024-25 academic year show a slight improvement in college readiness among Hoosier high school students in reading and…
American Dairy Association Indiana announces 2025 feature items for the Indiana State Fair Dairy Bar
INDIANAPOLIS – American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. today announces that it will offer two featured items at this year’s Indiana Farmers’ Dairy Bar since 1941®: a Smoked Gouda’cue…
Closure planned on State Road 203 near Lexington
SCOTT CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to close State Road 203 just north of Lexington on or after…
Bedford man accused of slapping woman during cigarette dispute, arrested on battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Sunday, July 20, 2025, following a reported battery incident. Albert A. Hughes, 52, of Bedford, was taken…
Indiana BMV unveils new “Blackout” license plate
INDIANA – Hoosier drivers will soon have a new, sleek option for their vehicles. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced on Monday the…
Blue River Quaker Settlement earns national historic recognition
SALEM – A significant chapter in Indiana’s pre-statehood history has received national recognition with the listing of the Blue River Quaker Settlement Rural Historic District…
2025 Persimmon Festival Guides now available
MITCHELL – The wait is over! The highly anticipated official 2025 Persimmon Festival Guides, a vibrant collaboration between the Mitchell Persimmon Festival Committee and local…












