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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Closure planned on State Road 56 in Scott County

SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. plans to close State Road 56 over Stucker Fork on or after Monday, March…

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Orleans participating In Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 9-15

To focus attention on the approaching tornado and severe weather season, Orleans Town Officials and emergency personnel are once again participating in the upcoming “Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness…

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Virtual panel to address impact of addiction on families

BLOOMINGTON– Monroe County CARES and the Monroe County Substance Use Disorder Awareness Commission (SUDAC) will host a virtual panel discussion, “Addiction: A Disease that Affects…

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