USDA invests $8 million in four partnerships to expand measurement and monitoring of soil carbon on working agricultural lands

INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $8 million in four partnerships to support and expand the measurement and monitoring of carbon…

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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department officers honored

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department recognized some of the department’s “very deserving employees for outstanding work and service to our community”. Congratulations to:…

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Firefighters battle fire at an apartment building in Mitchell

MITCHELL – Firefighters from Mitchell and Marion Township Volunteer Fire Departments responded to an apartment fire at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of…

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ICI announces 2023 recipients of Ball Brothers Foundation Venture Fund Grants 

INDIANAPOLIS — Five Indiana independent colleges are the winners of the 2023 Ball Venture Fund competitive grant program: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, University of Evansville, Valparaiso…

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City of Bloomington Utilities issues a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for 73 addresses

BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday, May 24th, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews will replace and repair several water valves in Park Ridge. Seventy-three addresses will…

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Vehicles with six or more unpaid citations are now subject to towing 

BLOOMINGTON – In accordance with a new city code passed by the Bloomington City Council in late 2022 and being implemented on June 12, vehicles…

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Learn about medicinal plants at Otis Park Bath House on June 8

BEDFORD – If you’ve ever been curious about the unique features of plants in medicine this is the program for you. Land of Limestone Master…

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Fairmount man arrested on child molestation charges

SUMMITVILLE – On Thursday, May 25, 2023, a Fairmount man was arrested after a ten-month investigation by Detective Dave Preston with the Indiana State Police…

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Farmland Volunteer Firefighter dies responding to a call early Thursday, a second firefighter in critical condition

RANDOLPH CO. – The Indiana fire community mourns the loss of a Farmland Volunteer firefighter who died early Thursday from a tanker truck accident while…

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Obituary: Raymond L. Woodsmall Jr.

March 16, 1948 – May 24, 2023 Raymond L. Woodsmall Jr., 75, of Bedford, passed away at 5:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at…

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