Obituary: Wilma Swango

 November 27, 1937 – February 2, 2026  Wilma M. Swango, 88, of Springville, died at 2:59 a.m. on February 2, 2026, at West View Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born November 27, 1937, she…

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Obituary: James Kenneth Gibson

May 14, 1971 – January 31, 2026 James K. Gibson, 54, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his residence. Born May…

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Obituary: Timothy David Kirkman 

March 5, 1954 – February 1, 2026  Timothy David Kirkman, 71, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his residence.   Born March 5,…

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Obituary: Shane Andrew Russell

July 6, 1988 – January 29, 2026 Shane Andrew Russell, 37, of Orleans, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital….

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Secretary of State Diego Morales attends 2026 Winter NASS Conference, meets with Indiana National Guard and Senator Jim Banks

WASHINGTON D.C.–  Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales recently met with members of the Indiana National Guard to personally thank them for their service and dedication,…

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Obituary: Leonard Bailey

November 11, 1926 – January 30, 2026 Leonard Bailey, 99 of Bedford passed away at his home on Friday January 30, 2026. He was born…

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Indiana DNR calls for public input on 2026 Deer Management Survey

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish & Wildlife is officially inviting hunters and residents to participate in its Annual…

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Substitute teacher arrested following student allegations at Washington Junior High

WASHINGTON — A substitute teacher has been taken into custody following an investigation into inappropriate behavior within a classroom at Washington Community Schools. Wayne Armstrong…

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Bedford Police Pension Board will meet for elections and annual business

BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department Pension Board has scheduled a public session to conduct essential administrative business and elect new leadership. The meeting is…

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Impaired driver arrested following pursuit on Interstate 65 in Clinton County

CLINTON CO. – On February 1, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police Radio Region 1 Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible impaired…

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