2024 Earth Day: Healthy Earth, Animals, & People

INDIANA – On April 22, people worldwide will celebrate Earth Day, which prompts us to reflect on the importance of maintaining healthy environments worldwide. Earth Day…

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Gov. Holcomb issues executive order to prepare for solar eclipse to support emergency response needs

INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to support the anticipated needs of Indiana’s emergency response, transportation, communication, and critical infrastructure systems…

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Health Department reports an increase in 2022 infant mortality rate and preliminary 2023 data

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health released the 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) and preliminary 2023 data on Wednesday. The 2022 IMR is 7.2…

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A female body recovered from White River

BARTHOLOMEW – Indiana Conservation Officers, along with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, are investigating after a woman’s body was recovered from the White River in…

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USDA seeks partnerships to expand conservation on grazing lands

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock…

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Property Transfers: March 28, 2024

Filed: March 27

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#8 Bluejackets beat Borden 12-5 to win season opener

By Noah Dalton BORDEN – Mitchell High School, the #8 ranked team in 2A, began their 2024 season on Wednesday with a dominant victory over…

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Obituary: Jennifer L. Lawrence

March 11, 1948 – March 27, 2024 Jennifer L. Lawrence, 76, of Bedford, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Cedar…

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Numerous complaints by neighbors land a man in jail on a domestic battery charge

BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing charges of battery after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to Maple Ridge Apartment after a report of…

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Tornado Spotter Course is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, in Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD—The Greene County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct their annual Tornado Spotter Course on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 6:30…

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