Workplace nepotism widening wage gaps, experts warn according to Harvard study

INDIANA — Nepotism is increasingly being identified as a quiet but powerful force behind wage inequality in both large corporations and small businesses, according to…

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First responders honored for saving man’s life

SALEM — Three Washington County first responders were honored with a Certificate of Meritorious Service by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement…

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Hardin Ridge, Fourwinds Marina struck by storms; First responders tackle storm damage, rescue missions

BLOOMINGTON – First responders were kept busy Saturday and Sunday morning by severe storms, which caused a tree to fall on a person at Hardin…

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Child molestation charges dismissed against Salem man

SALEM — A 35-year-old Salem man arrested earlier this month on child molestation charges has been released after the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the…

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Bedford Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders at 109th Annual Dinner

BEDFORD — The Bedford Chamber of Commerce celebrated community impact Thursday night at its 109th Annual Dinner, held at Lawrence County Fairgrounds Expo Hall, bringing…

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SERVPRO Awards $500 in school supplies to two area schools

BEDFORD — SERVPRO of Bloomington and SERVPRO of Lawrence, Owen, Greene, and Martin Counties have announced the winners of their annual school supplies giveaway, with…

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BNL’s Performing Arts Center to be named to honor local musician and community music education pioneer Guy Rumsey

BEDFORD— Bedford North Lawrence High School will honor its first orchestra director, Guy Rumsey, by naming its Performance Arts Center after him during a dedication…

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The Lawrence County Coalition Against Domestic Violence launches 2025 Purple Pumpkin Project for domestic violence awareness

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Coalition Against Domestic Violence will once again turn the community purple this October with the annual Purple Pumpkin Project, a…

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Bartholomew County Public Library’s Hope branch to close for renovations

HOPE — The Bartholomew County Public Library has announced that its Hope Branch will temporarily close for renovations beginning next week. The branch is scheduled…

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From Movies to Art: Free family fun lights up Mitchell, Bedford, and Bloomington this August”

BEDFORD – From Mitchell to Bedford and even Bloomington, late August is packed with free and low-cost events for families, movie lovers, and young creatives….

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