Ripley County crash claims life of Milan man

RIPLEY CO. – Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a head-on crash in eastern Ripley County claimed the life of a 62-year-old Milan,…

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German American Bank highest-ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio

INDIANA—German American Bank has been ranked second in the nation on Forbes 2025 America’s Best Banks list and is the highest-ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky,…

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Police Log: February 20, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 19 Incidents – February 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 19 Incidents – February 20 Incidents –…

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Oolitic Marshal’s Office welcomes Officer Shane Hickman

OOLITIC- The Oolitic Marshal’s Office is adding Shane Hickman as its newest full-time officer. Officer Hickman brings a wealth of experience, having served in the…

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State funding shortfall leaves Indiana counties reeling as DOC halts jail reimbursements

INDIANA – Indiana counties face financial strain as the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) has exhausted its funds for reimbursing jails for housing low-level felons…

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Obituary: Minnie Sylvia (Baker) Pritchett

November 2, 1928 – February 19, 2025 Minnie Sylvia (Baker) Pritchett, 96, of Judah, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at…

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No.7 New Albany the ‘next big thing’ facing slumping Stars

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Everyone’s always looking to identify the “next big thing.” What’s the new fad, the latest trend? In basketball, who’s…

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Postal carrier and youth league president charged with theft and official misconduct

BEDFORD – A United States Postal Service carrier from Mitchell has been charged with theft and official misconduct following an investigation into mail tampering in…

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Mitchell woman arrested after caught on video attacking a male

MITCHELL – Jessica D. Coryea, 34, of Mitchell, was arrested on Monday, February 17, following an alleged domestic fight at a residence on Stevens Lane….

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Fort Branch man arrested after pawning stolen golf clubs

BEDFORD—A Fort Branch man was arrested in connection with the theft of a set of golf clubs from a Bedford home. Police arrested 47-year-old Michael…

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