City of Bloomington Volunteer Network launches 100,000 volunteer hours challenge

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites residents to join the Bloomington Volunteer Network (CBVN) for its most ambitious volunteer challenge to date. The CBVN…

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January Storytime pops with fun at Mitchell Community Public Library

Families with young children are invited to celebrate National Popcorn Month with a special January Storytime at the Mitchell Community Public Library. The themed storytime…

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Orleans Dogwood Festival prepares for 56th year as “America 250” kickoff site

ORLEANS — Planning is officially underway for the 56th Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival, a beloved Southern Indiana tradition that will take on added national significance…

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Obituary: Alice G. Sears

November 18, 1967 – January 3, 2026 Alice G. Sears, 76 of Evansville passed away on Saturday January 3, 2026, at her residence. Alice was…

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Bedford man arrested after nearly striking State Trooper patrol vehicle

BEDFORD — A local man is behind bars after a dangerous encounter on State Road 37 late Monday night. Gary Beaver, 66, of Bedford, was…

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Local Lions Clubs set “Gold Standard” record with 32 accessibility ramps in 2025

BEDFORD — A group of local volunteers, many of them senior citizens with no professional carpentry background, has just concluded a record-breaking year of service…

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Paul Hollis confirmed as 41st Director of the United States Mint

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Paul Hollis took the oath of office, becoming the 41st Director of the United States Mint (Mint). Mr. Hollis was nominated…

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Obituary: Sue Ann Fleener

October 10, 1940 – January 4, 2026 Sue Ann Fleener, 85, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence. Born October 10,…

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Chief Justice Loretta Rush to deliver 2026 “Justice in the Heartland” address

INDIANA — Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will present her annual State of the Judiciary address to Governor Mike Braun and a joint session…

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Double-vehicle fire shuts down I-69 in Noblesville following serious early morning crash

NOBLESVILLE – This morning, just before 3:00, emergency crews were dispatched to a serious crash in the southbound lanes of I-69 near the 212-mile marker….

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