New podcast episode offers “Inner Peace” from Griffy Lake

BLOOMINGTON—This May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the creators of the “Recreation Rendezvous” podcast have released a special episode recorded at Griffy Lake…

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Free IT training offered by Orange County Economic Development Partnership

FRENCH LICK – The Orange County Economic Development Partnership has announced a no-cost IT training program through its Code/IT Academy. The initiative aims to equip…

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Bloomington sanitation clarifies bulk item pickup misunderstanding

BLOOMINGTON – Officials with the City of Bloomington, Indiana, Sanitation Department are clarifying recent confusion regarding bulk item pickup services. The department has received inquiries…

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60th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show by The Lawrence County Rock Club is set for June at Lawrence County Fairgrounds

BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Rock Club, Inc. will host the 60th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show June 27–29 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, located…

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Man arrested for reckless driving and doing donuts at Mitchell intersection

MITCHELL – A Bedford man was arrested on charges of reckless driving after allegedly being observed by a Mitchell Police officer doing doughnuts in the…

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West Boggs Pollinator Walk is Thursday, June 26

WEST BOGGS – Join the Daviess-Martin CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) at West Boggs Park to see the wildflowers in bloom. The West Boggs…

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History Made: First American elected Pope – Pope Leo XIV to lead global church

VATICAN CITY— For the first time in the nearly 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church, an American has been elected pope. Cardinal Robert Francis…

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Obituary: Steven Bryan Cook

December 26, 1964 – May 6, 2025 Steven Bryan Cook, 60, Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. Born…

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Indiana State Police ramping up patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend

INDIANA – With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, the Indiana State Police is preparing to step up patrols to crack down…

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White smoke signals new pope chosen by cardinals

VATICAN CITY – White smoke has billowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the College of Cardinals has successfully elected a new…

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