City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary boil order for 14 addresses

BLOOMINGTON – Due to a water main break, 14 addresses on East Berkshire Court are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 2:30 pm, Tuesday, February 3,…

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Obituary: Arthur William Juergens

April 19, 1946 – January 26, 2026 Arthur William ‘Juergy; and ‘Bud’ Juergens passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at his home. He was…

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UDWI REMC announces a rise in rates for 2026

BLOOMFIELD — Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC announces a 2% increase in residential rates in 2026 followed by a 1% increase in 2027 and…

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Sherwood Oaks Christian Church to host Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

BEDFORD — Families in the local community are invited to a special evening of bonding and celebration as Sherwood Oaks Christian Church hosts its Daddy…

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North Lawrence Stars announced middle school softball tryouts

BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Stars have officially opened registration for the upcoming middle school softball season. Aspiring athletes in the community are invited to showcase…

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Split Verdict: Indiana’s Hope predicts early spring as Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow

HOPE — A divide in long-range weather forecasting emerged Monday as Indiana’s own “Hope,” the groundhog, predicted an early spring, directly contradicting the forecast from…

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USDOT awards City of Bloomington with $1.44M to improve street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists 

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has been awarded $1.44 million in federal funding to make streets safer and more comfortable for people who drive,…

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Obituary: Norma J. Wilsand

December 6, 1932 – January 30, 2026 Norma Wilsand, 93, of Heltonville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born December 6, 1932, in Heltonville,…

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Safety Alert: NHTSA issues major recall wave impacting Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, and More

INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of vehicle recalls as of early February 2026, spanning nearly every…

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Death investigation underway after early morning house fire

JENNINGS COUNTY – Early this morning, Detectives with the Indiana State Police and Jennings County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death of a North Vernon…

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