Heltonville man arrested for OWI, drug violations following protection order complaint

HELTONVILLE— A Heltonville man was arrested late Friday night on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated and driving while suspended, following a reported violation of…

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Obituary: Sara Elizabeth Burgess

Sara Elizabeth Burgess, 32, of Freetown passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Bloomington on…

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Obituary: Paula (Gratzer) Tyree

Paula (Gratzer) Tyree, 69, of Bedford passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:45 am, at IUHealth Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. She was born…

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Obituary: Charles D. Raines

October 8, 1948 – March 2, 2025 Charles D. Raines, 76, of Bedford, passed away at 6:15 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his…

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Obituary: Sherlia Ann Hunter

 Sherlia Ann Hunter, 94, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus. Born November 16, 1930, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of…

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Oolitic man arrested for OWI, multiple drug possession charges during traffic stop

BEDFORD— An Oolitic man was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated and drug possession, following a traffic stop in the…

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Koch legislation targets Williams Dam closure

STATEHOUSE— Legislation filed by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) would prohibit Williams Dam from closure, partial closure, or removal if such action would impact either…

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Orange County Historical Society dedicates new historic marker in Orleans

ORLEANS- Members of the Orange County Historical Society dedicated a new historic marker last Saturday afternoon in Orleans along West Washington Street to commemorate the…

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Orleans Chamber putting finishing touches on 2025 Dogwood Festival

ORLEANS- The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on its upcoming 2025 Dogwood Festival.  This year will mark the 55th anniversary of the…

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Governor Mike Braun signs executive order to strengthen parental and childbirth recovery leave for state employees

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Today, ahead of International Women’s Day this Saturday, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order to strengthen paid parental leave for state employees. The executive…

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