Obituary: Arretas “Bud” Oliver Johnson

October 15, 1938 – May 30, 2026 Arretas Oliver Johnson (Bud), 87, of Springville, passed away on May 30, 2026, at his residence. Born October…

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IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 4

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) throughout Indiana for Thursday, June 4, 2026.  Ozone levels are…

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USDA highlights relief programs as dry early-summer conditions creep into Indiana

INDIANA — With early-summer heat settling across the Midwest, federal agricultural officials are highlighting a suite of financial and technical programs designed to help farmers…

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Big dreams, bright futures: Washington County graduates featured in Senior Spotlight

WASHINGTON — 1340 WBIW is continuing its Senior Spotlight series on WBIW.com, recognizing graduating seniors across its listening area with a special feature focused on…

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USDA announces improved support, reduced burdens, and $60 million in investments to support small meat and poultry plants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to…

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Scott County man arrested after allegedly selling $38K in fake silver, attempting $210K gold heist

BROWNSTOWN — A Scott County man faces serious felony charges after allegedly swindling a local buyer out of tens of thousands of dollars using counterfeit…

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Summer Lecture Series: DNA Workshop

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Library has announced it will host a comprehensive genetic genealogy event aimed at helping the public break through historical “brick…

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Indiana State Police arrest former Delaware County EMS manager after multi-year theft investigation

DELAWARE COUNTY – Detectives, with the assistance of troopers with the Indiana State Police Pendleton District, arrested Meagan R. Coutinho, 42, of Albany, Indiana, the former…

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Nominations open for 2026 Golden Hoosier Award

INDIANA – Nominations are open for the Lieutenant Governor’s 2026 Golden Hoosier Award, the state’s highest honor recognizing senior citizens for their lifetime of volunteer…

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Columbus teen identified as victim in fatal Lowell Road crash; Three others hospitalized

COLUMBUS — The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a 19-year-old man who lost his life in a violent, single-vehicle wreck northwest…

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