West Nile Virus detected in Daviess County mosquitoes

DAVIESS CO. — The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed that mosquito samples in Daviess County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). In…

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Mold remediation at Monroe County Correctional Center

BLOOMINGTON – Late last week, VET Environmental Engineering (VET), the environmental company contracted by Monroe County to test the Justice Center, reported finding minor amounts…

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DNR highlights water safety for this Labor Day weekend

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is sharing water safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable time on the water this Labor…

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Oolitic adopts ordinance setting rules for keeping chickens, banning roosters

OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has approved a new ordinance establishing standards for residents who keep chickens within town limits, while prohibiting roosters. Ordinance…

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Blue Bell Ice Cream issues allergy alert on undeclared almond, walnut, and pecan in Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough half gallon carton 

INDIANA – Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream half gallon packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough…

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Police Log: August 27, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 27 Arrests – August 26 Incidents – August 27 Incidents – August 26 Incidents – August 25 Accidents –…

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Nathan Watson announces bid for Bedford City Council at-large seat

BEDFORD — Nathan Watson, Director at the Bedford Public Library, has announced his candidacy in the Republican caucus to fill the Bedford City Council at-large…

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FEMA officials visit Lawrence County to assess storm damage and discuss reimbursement

BEDFORD – Following a major disaster declaration by President Donald Trump in July, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were in Lawrence County…

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Police Log: August 26, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 26 Arrests – August 25 Incidents – August 25 Incidents – August 24 Accidents – August 25 Lawrence County…

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Oolitic Water Works to replace broken hydrant August 27

OOLITIC — Oolitic residents north of 3rd Street may temporarily lose water service on Wednesday morning as town crews replace a broken fire hydrant. The…

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