Indiana and Iowa approved to restrict “Junk Food” purchase with SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON D.C. – Indiana and Iowa have received waiver approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ban certain “junk food” items from being…

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Orleans buzzes with community events and mural project updates

ORLEANS – The Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s May “Breakfast Chat” last Thursday morning at Town Hall featured artist Adam Long, who shared updates on his…

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Civilian hailed as hero in Greene County White River rescue

GREENE CO. – A civilian is being praised for heroic actions after rescuing three individuals from a sinking boat on the White River in Greene…

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Monroe County man reported missing is found deceased in a van

BLOOMINGTON – A Monroe County man whose body was discovered inside a van in a residential neighborhood in March has been identified by Monroe County…

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Volunteers needed for Monroe County Fair Democratic booth

MONROE CO. – The Monroe County Democratic Party (MCDP) is seeking volunteers for its annual booth at the Monroe County Fair, which runs from June…

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Midwestern Engineers Inc. honored for Innovative Water Treatment in Poseyville

LOOGOOTEE—Midwestern Engineers Inc. has received a 2025 Engineering Excellence Merit Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for its pioneering water infrastructure project in…

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Vincennes teacher honored for saving choking student

VINCENNES– A Vincennes Community School Corporation teacher was recently honored with a Certificate of Heroism after she performed the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking…

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US Treasury halts penny production, citing cost inefficiency

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has announced a definitive end to the production of the one-cent coin. The U.S. Mint will cease production once…

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Talbott Cemetery to hold 180th annual meeting and lunch

MITCHELL– The historic Talbott Cemetery will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a pitch-in…

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3rd Annual Benefit Golf Scramble & Silent Auction to support Rick Magill Clothe-A-Child

PAOLI – The 3rd Annual Benefit Golf Scramble & Silent Auction will be held on July 26, 2025, to support the Rick Magill Clothe-A-Child program….

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