Obituary: Robert Lee Allen
August 29, 1941 – November 14, 2025 Robert Lee Allen, 84, of Bedford, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at IU Hospice House. He was…
The importance of family traditions
INDIANA – In today’s busy world, families are often pulled in many directions with work, school, sports, and endless to-do lists. It’s easy to feel…
56th Annual Fort Vallonia Days is Oct. 18-19
VALLONIA—The annual Vallonia Days Festival, held on October 18-19, draws large crowds to the small community for a celebration of local heritage, history, and family…
Hillshire brands recalls 58 million pounds of corn dogs nationwide due to wood contamination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Hillshire Brands Company, based in Haltom City, Texas, is recalling approximately 58,000,000 pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick…
Monroe Lake water levels receding, but key areas remain closed
BLOOMINGTON — Water levels at Monroe Lake have dropped significantly but remain more than 6 feet above their normal pool, according to recent data from…
Obituary: Gerdena ‘Dino’ Lee Stroud
February 4, 1951 – November 13, 2024 Gerdena Lee ‘Deno’ Stroud, 73, of Orleans, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, ather residence. She was born…
READI 2.0 to fuel NexusPark expansion in Columbus into sports and wellness center
COLUMBUS— The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced that Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0 (READI 2.0) projects are officially moving forward in south-central…
Air Quality Action Day forecast extended for parts of Southern Indiana
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has extended its Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) forecast for parts of Southern Indiana through Thursday. On Thursday, Aug….
Roadside debris removal pickup information and schedule for Monroe County residents
MONROE CO. – The Monroe County Government has hired a private contractor to help with tree debris pickup from residents within the county’s jurisdiction after…












