Banks, Gallego introduce Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ On Tuesday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act. The bill ensures that 25,000 service members who…

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Holiday World expands with resort acquisition

SANTA CLAUS – Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, marking its 79th year, is entering the lodging business by acquiring Santa’s Cottages. The 23-acre lakeside resort…

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Obituary: Samuel L. Shaw

July 30, 1940 – March 9, 2025 Samuel L. Shaw, 84, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on July…

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Obituary: Robert A. Halstead

November 21, 1943 – March 9, 2025 Robert A. Halstead, 81, of Bedford, passed away at 4:09 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at IU…

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Indiana University Bloomington under federal investigation for alleged antisemitism

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University Bloomington is facing a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism….

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Volunteer fire chief charged with drunk driving after Crash en route to fire

BARTHOLOMEW CO. – A deputy chief with the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department has been arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after…

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Glendale Fish & Wildlife area launches “Dim the Lights” project to protect wildlife

MONTGOMERY—Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area has initiated a “Dim the Lights” project to reduce light pollution in the park and protect its diverse wildlife. The…

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Martin County businesses can apply for Facade Improvement Grants

MARTIN CO.—The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has opened applications for its 2025 Quick Impact Facade Grant Program, which allows local businesses to enhance…

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Quieter Cicada season expected for Indiana

INDIANA – Residents of Indiana and Kentucky can expect a significantly quieter cicada season this year, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. Unlike the deafening double-brood…

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Area students selected to advance in National History Day state contest

INDIANA  â€” The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces that a group of Indiana students has been selected to advance to the National History Day in…

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