Driver arrested following early morning pursuit in West Lafayette

TIPPECANOE COUNTY – An early morning traffic stop attempt by an Indiana State Trooper led to the arrest of a Lafayette man on multiple charges,…

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Obituary: Joseph L. Spaulding

July 13, 1940 – May 20, 2026 Joseph L. Spaulding, 85, of Bedford, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Majestic Care in Bedford. Joe…

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Vera “Jeanette” Turpin

April 2, 1935 – May 18, 2026 Vera “Jeanette” Turpin, 91, of Mitchell, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026. Born April 2, 1935, in Medora,…

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Obituary: Martha Childers

January 5, 1925 – May 21, 2026 Martha M. Childers, 101, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her residence. Born January…

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Owen County veterans honored with Duke Energy Foundation grant this Memorial Day

PLAINFIELD – As Indiana communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families this Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $3,000…

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Houchin announces Ohio River Shoreline Protection Funding passes Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin announced today that $2 million in Community Project Funding for the McAlpine Shoreline Protection Phase II project in Clarksville advanced…

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High water continues to impacts Monroe Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend; Swimming beaches closed

BLOOMINGTON — Heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered high-water conditions across the region, heavily impacting local recreation areas just ahead of the busy…

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Sen. Banks introduces legislation to strengthen U.S. food security and agricultural biosecurity through DoW–USDA partnership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the DoD and USDA Research Act. This bill would codify and expand the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of…

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Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to join 2026 Persimmon Festival as sponsors

MITCHELL — The annual Mitchell Persimmon Festival is right around the corner, bringing a highly anticipated week of live entertainment, hometown traditions, and family-friendly food…

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Department sweeps Statewide D.A.R.E. Indiana Awards; Lt. Nicholson Named Officer of the Year

JACKSON COUNTY — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received top statewide honors last week during a prestigious ceremony hosted at the Indiana Governor’s Mansion in…

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