Bloomington Farmers’ Market highlights 20 varieties of ripe, flavorful melons

BLOOMINGTON — This Saturday marks the final day of National Farmers’ Market Week, and the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is inviting the public to celebrate….

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U.S. farmland values continue to rise, but growth is slowing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The value of U.S. farmland reached a new record high in 2025. Still, the market is showing signs of cooling, according to…

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Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with varying rates for dozen of countries

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s new tiered tariff policy is now in effect, imposing varying rates on goods from different countries. While most nations’…

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Indiana Democrats to gather in French Lick for annual conference

FRENCH LICK — Indiana Democrats are set to convene for the annual Indiana Democratic Editorial Association (IDEA) Conference in French Lick. The event will culminate…

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Changes to state program affect uninsured adults’ vaccine eligibility in Monroe County

BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Health Department has announced new guidelines for the 317 Vaccines for Adults program that will change vaccine eligibility for uninsured…

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Missing Paoli teen found safe

PAOLI — A 17-year-old girl who was reported missing last week has been found safe. Necia Marie, who was last seen on Thursday, July 31,…

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Indiana Department of Health HB1577 Mobile Food Establishment Workgroup will meet on Aug.11

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health HB1577 Mobile Food Establishment Workgroup will meet on Monday, Aug.11, 2025, from 10 a.m. until Noon, EDT, in…

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Missing Mitchell man found safe in Hancock County

MITCHELL — An 82-year-old man who was reported missing from Mitchell on Tuesday has been found safe. Frank Teague was located in Hancock County on…

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Beat the Back-to-School Blues  

INDIANA – Sweet summertime. Longed for all school year and mourned when classes started in early August. We all feel it, right? Parents, school personnel,…

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ISDA and Red Gold announce 2025 Stewardship Award winners

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Red Gold recently announced the winners of the 2025 Red Gold Stewardship award. Wittmer Farms of Valparaiso was selected…

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