Mays Greenhouse owner dies in house fire

BLOOMINGTON – Charles Edward ‘Ed’ Swango, longtime owner of Mays Greenhouse and a fixture in the Bloomington community for over four decades, died Monday morning…

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Police Log: January 15, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 14 Incidents – January 13 Accidents – January 14 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – January 14 Incidents –…

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South cruises to sweep of BNL swimmers

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington South swept to wins over Bedford North Lawrence during high school swimming action on Tuesday. The Panthers posted a 115-66 win over…

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Stars spell relief with a W during 45-32 victory at Columbus East

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com COLUMBUS – If all good things must come to an end, conversely, so too must the bad. For the first time…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ D. Skeen

September 4, 1958 – January 13, 2025 Robert ‘Bobby’ D. Skeen, 66, of Bedford, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence. Born September…

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Stay safe and always assume you are on ‘thin ice’

INDIANA – Thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes every winter. And every year, people…

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Walmart unveils logo redesign after 17 years

INDIANA – The iconic U.S. retail giant Walmart has unveiled a refreshed logo, marking its first significant redesign in 17 years. The update comes after…

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Obituary: Terri L. ‘Mammy’ Ritchison

June 23, 1959 – January 13, 2025 Terri L. ‘Mammy’ Ritchison, 65, of Bedford, passed away at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington at 7:48 a.m. on…

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Obituary: Marene A. McKnight

April 18, 1940 – January 9, 2025 Marene A. McKnight, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away at Community South Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born April 18,…

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Zachary Myers Resigns as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Indiana

INDIANA — Zachary Myers, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced his resignation on Tuesday, effective Saturday. Myers, who made history as…

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