Obituary: Ronald ‘Ron’ B. Chastain

April 7, 1944 – January 23, 2026 Ronald ‘Ron’ B. Chastain, 81, of McCordsville, passed away on January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of…

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Rapist who kidnapped woman and kept her caged will stay behind bars thanks to Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team 

INDIANAPOLIS – After committing crimes of unspeakable horror, a Posey County man will remain incarcerated after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team argued successfully against the…

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Indiana Senate passes restrictive bathroom and birth certificate bill

INDIANA — In a move that has sparked intense debate across the Statehouse, the Indiana Senate approved a sweeping measure late Tuesday afternoon that would…

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Bloomington Pet Expo returns to Switchyard Park on March 8

BLOOMINGTON – The annual Bloomington Pet Expo is set to return on Sunday, March 8, offering a fun, educational day for pet owners and animal…

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FDA unveils first-ever official seal to mark 120th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is celebrating a historic milestone in 2026, marking 120 years of national service with the…

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Respected area physician Dr. Guy Bruce Waldo passes away at 69

BEDFORD — The Bloomington and Bedford communities are mourning the loss of Dr. Guy Bruce Waldo, 69, who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23,…

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The Indiana Authors Awards’ Speaker Program and Writing Workshops offer free opportunities to engage with local writers

INDIANA — A total of 40 organizations will host Indiana authors in 2026 as part of a statewide Speaker Program and Writing Workshop Program offered…

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Bo Burkhart resigns as Washington Basketball Coach

WASHINGTON – The Washington High School athletic department confirmed a significant leadership change yesterday, announcing the resignation of Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Bo Burkhart,…

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IRMCA announces new award honoring Mitchell native, ready mix concrete advocate

MITCHELL – The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association announced the creation of the Michael L. Collins Cement Producer Award, a new honor recognizing outstanding contributions…

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins statement on President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of…

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