U.S. Supplemental Poverty Measure rises in 2023, highlighting shifts in government assistance impact

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau released new data showing an increase in the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) for the second consecutive year, rising…

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Motorcychos Charity Club to Host 5th Annual Team Tori Memorial Ride

BEDFORD—The Motorcychos Charity Club is gearing up for its 5th Annual Team Tori Memorial Ride, a charitable event to support a Bedford child. This year’s…

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Indiana’s Poverty Rates: A detailed analysis of the 2023 U.S. Census Bureau Report

INDIANA – The U.S. Census Bureau’s recent report, Poverty in the United States: 2023, sheds light on two distinct measures of poverty in the country:…

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U.S. Median Household Income rises in 2023, but racial disparities persist

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau released its “Income in the United States: 2023” report, revealing the first annual increase in real median household…

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The Power of Empathy

INDIANA— Empathy remains an essential quality that promotes genuine human connection and understanding in a fast-paced and technology-driven world. It is the capacity to put…

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Gear up for the Bedford Federal Savings Bank Limestone Capital Half Marathon Expo

BEDFORD – Runners and walkers, mark your calendars! The Bedford Federal Savings Bank Limestone Capital Half Marathon Expo is gearing up for another exciting year,…

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Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is brimming with a cornucopia of seasonal produce

BLOOMINGTON – In the fall months, farmers’ markets are brimming with a cornucopia of seasonal produce. The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is a fantastic place…

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MCS fieldhouse will open for public use beginning Sept. 17

MITCHELL- Mitchell’s 30,000+ sq. ft. auxiliary gym is a state-of-the-art athletics facility that students have dubbed “The Hive.” It has become the hub of athletic…

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Orleans Fire Department issues statement to public on upcoming in-town training session

ORLEANS—The Orleans Fire Department will be performing training operations on a house at 587 South 4th St. on Thursday, September 12th, from 6 p.m. to…

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Former Seymour KFC manager arrested for theft of over $7,000 from the restaurant

SEYMOUR- On September 6, 2024, patrol officers with the Seymour Police Department received a report from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) management that an employee had…

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