Obituary: Allan Merrill Barrett

February 28, 1978 – March 14, 2026 Allan Merrill Barrett, 48, of Bedford died on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his residence. Born February 28,…

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Seymour woman arrested for burglary, theft after being spotted with boxed items from home

SEYMOUR — A 43-year-old Jackson County woman is behind bars facing a felony burglary charge following a weekend incident on the city’s north side. April…

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Purdue Extension to host simple meals, healthy years program

LINTON – Purdue Extension Greene County and Glenburn Senior Living will host an educational program titled Simple Meals, Healthy Years on Thursday, March 26, 2026….

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Rep. Bartels: Priority bill to streamline dozens of Indiana boards and commissions signed into law

STATEHOUSE – Legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) to streamline government by consolidating Indiana’s various boards and commissions was recently signed into law. House Enrolled Act…

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White River Humane Society hiring part-time kennel technician

BEDFORD – The White River Humane Society is seeking a part-time kennel technician to join its team. The position requires applicants to be at least…

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Bloomington man among 11 arrested in Shelby County child sex predator sting

SHELBYVILLE — A Bloomington man is facing felony charges following a massive three-day undercover operation targeting child sex offenders in Shelby County. Frederick Maxwell Walsh,…

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Mitchell Library launches 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library is inviting families to participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, an ongoing reading program for children from birth…

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Bridge rehabilitation project to begin on U.S. 50 west of Brownstown

JACKSON COUNTY — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on U.S. 50 near the East Fork…

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North Lawrence School Board schedules Executive Session to discuss property and personnel

BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Board of Trustees has scheduled an executive session for later this week to discuss sensitive administrative matters,…

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Jackson County honors local leaders at 95th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner

SEYMOUR — A spirit of resilience and community pride filled the room as the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 95th Annual Awards Dinner….

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