Man arrested for child molestation following assault at Washington East Side Park

WASHINGTON – Jonathon Thomas, 24, of Evansville, has been arrested and charged with Level 1 Felony child molestation following an investigation into an alleged sexual…

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Obituary: Sherryl Tolbert

November 21, 1963 – March 31, 2025 Sherryl Tolbert, 61, of Mitchell, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born…

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Obituary: Truman Dennis ‘Denny’ Cummings

October 17, 1943 – March 31, 2025 Truman Dennis Cummings, known by all as Denny, passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of…

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USS Indiana (SSN 789) Homecoming

GROTON, CT – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 798) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on Thursday, March 27, greeted by cheering…

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Obituary: John Paul Chastain

June 5, 1982 – March 30, 2025 John Paul Chastain, 42, of Bedford, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at IU…

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Orleans Dogwood Parade to honor State Champion Bulldogs and Vietnam veterans

ORLEANS– The Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced that the upcoming Dogwood Parade on April 26th will feature a special tribute to the Orleans Bulldogs…

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Juvenile arrested on public intoxication charges after attempting to enter wrong home

BEDFORD – A 17-year-old male was arrested on Sunday, March 30, for public intoxication and illegal consumption of alcohol after attempting to enter the wrong…

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Obituary: Dannie E. Beaver

March 14, 1941 – March 30, 2025 Dannie E. Beaver of Bedford passed away quietly in his own home Sunday morning. Dan was 84 years…

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Mitchell man accused of water theft after tampering with meter

MITCHELL – According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, Randle Hignite, 46, of Mitchell, is facing allegations of theft and criminal mischief after allegedly tampering…

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Man arrested after attempting to enter a vehicle at CVS and fleeing from officers

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Saturday, March 30, after allegedly attempting to enter vehicles in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot and later…

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