City of Bloomington to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Switchyard Park

BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington invites the public to a vibrant Juneteenth celebration from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers…

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Nominations open for 2025 Monroe County Educator of the Year Awards

BLOOMINGTON—The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual Educator of the Year Awards, which celebrate dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff from the…

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205 child sex abuse offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown, including four in the Southern District of Indiana

INDIANA – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex…

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Extras from ‘The Chosen’ series to speak at North Webster Community Public Library

NORTH WEBSTER – On Tuesday, May 20, at 1 p.m., the North Webster Community Public Library will present “Walking in Their Sandals: Behind the Scenes…

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Obituary: Frankie Lee Kent

January 19, 1973 – May 5, 2025 Frankie Lee Kent, 52, of Williams, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence. Born January…

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Coroner: Columbus man found in Driftwood River died of accidental drowning

COLUMBUS – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has determined that Darrell Voelz, 62, of Columbus, who was found in the Driftwood River last month following…

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Free tech help & scam prevention workshop scheduled in Bedford

A free workshop offering technology assistance and tips to avoid scams will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the First…

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Bloomington seeks public input on parking through new study

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has initiated a comprehensive parking study and is encouraging residents, workers, and visitors to share their opinions on the…

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Counties grapples with attorney shortage, explores new legal service models

INDIANA – A significant attorney shortage is impacting Indiana, with 49 of the state’s 92 counties identified as “legal deserts” – areas where access to…

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Mitchell Public Library to host LEGO Club meeting

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library in Streator will host a LEGO Club meeting for children ages 5-12 on Tuesday, May 13, from 4-5…

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