Regional residents invited to join ‘No Trash in the River’ contest to clean local waterways

INDIANA — Residents across a four-county region are being called upon to help clean up local waterways this October by participating in the “No Trash…

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Scottsburg EMS worker fights for life after rare reaction to common cold

SCOTTSBURG — A local first responder, Dillon Williams, 26, is in critical condition at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, battling a rare and severe reaction…

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Martin County Alliance to host business workshop on Hiring for Purpose, Build for Growth

LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has announced it will host a specialized half-day business workshop to help local companies optimize their…

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Medicare Open Enrollment opens Oct. 15: Time to review and compare your plans

NATIONWIDE — Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is set to begin on October 15, offering millions of beneficiaries a crucial opportunity to review, compare, and…

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Convicted felon arrested for illegal firearm possession

SEYMOUR — A Jackson County man was arrested Friday after Seymour police officers discovered a handgun at a local residence, leading to charges that he…

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Naval Support Activity Crane cited by EPA for years of hazardous waste and explosives violations

CRANE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has notified Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane Division of potential violations regarding the mishandling of hazardous waste…

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Columbus police sergeant honored for saving baby’s life

COLUMBUS — A Columbus police officer is being commended for his swift and decisive actions that saved the life of an unresponsive infant late last…

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Mitchell’s ‘Sound of the Swarm’ marching band makes history, qualifies for first-ever state finals

MITCHELL— The Mitchell Jr/Sr High School marching band, the “Sound of the Swarm,” achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, October 10th, earning its first-ever qualification…

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IRS announces major tax adjustments for 2025 and 2026, offering ‘modest relief’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday unveiled a series of significant adjustments to federal tax return parameters for both the 2025…

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Second juvenile charged as adult in Washington gas station armed robbery

WASHINGTON — A second suspect has been arrested and formally charged as an adult in connection with the armed robbery of the Marathon Gas Station…

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