ISP troopers to increase impaired driving enforcement for Labor Day

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP), including troopers from the Bloomington and Jasper Posts, are stepping up patrols to combat impaired driving as part…

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Medical hand soap recall issued over potentially deadly bacteria

INDIANA — A medical hand soap brand has issued a nationwide recall for four of its antiseptic products after a potentially deadly bacterium was discovered…

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Obituary: Melodee Ann Butler Charlesworth

March 6, 1953 – August 11, 2025 Melodee Ann Butler Charlesworth, 72, of Oolitic, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at IU Health…

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Defense technology, small business expo connects local entrepreneurs with industry leaders

BEDFORD — Small businesses, defense contractors, and job seekers came together Monday for the Defense Technology, Small Business Expo and Job Fair at the Historic…

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Two Mitchell residents issued summons after police find marijuana during traffic stop

BEDFORD— Two Mitchell residents were cited for possession of marijuana after a routine traffic stop on Mitchell Road. The incident occurred on Friday, August 8,…

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United Way to host 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Benefit Concert

BLOOMINGTON — The United Way of South Central Indiana is inviting the community to its 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Benefit Concert, a fundraiser aimed…

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Preliminary work to begin for Safer Drive 65 added travel lanes project on I-65 in Clark and Scott Counties

CLARK/SCOTT CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation design-build team E&B Paving, Inc., and Milestone Contractors Joint Venture is scheduled to begin preliminary work as…

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LCEGC offers pathways to welding and construction employment; Registration closing soon

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC), in partnership with the Wagler Education and Training Center, is expanding its commitment to local workforce…

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West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County mosquitoes

BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a pool of mosquitoes in the county has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a…

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Indiana’s resolution on federal debt gains national traction

STATEHOUSE — Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla applauded the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) for recommending Indiana Senate Resolution 51, which sounds the alarm on…

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