Shaylin Thomas earns the 2024 MHS Valedictorian title

BEDFORD—On Friday, May 17th, Mitchell High School held its graduation ceremony, with Shaylin Thomas being named valedictorian. Shaylin Thomas was named valedictorian, graduating with a…

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Memorial Day box office weekend was the lowest in 29 years

The four-day Memorial Day weekend is a staple of the Hollywood movie box office, but this year, it was the lowest it has ever been…

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Lincoln Elementary School begins search for reading specialist

BEDFORD – Lincoln Elementary School took to Facebook on May 28th to announce that they are looking for applications for a reading specialist. The job…

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Body of Greenwood man recovered from Lake Lemon

MONROE CO. – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after the body of a Greenwood man was recovered this morning from Lake Lemon in northeast Monroe…

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Camping and fishing are now open at West Boggs

LOOGOOTEE – Camping and fishing are now open at West Boggs. All trails and both disc golf courses remain closed indefinitely. The camp store will…

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Job Fair on Wednesday, May 29, in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE – A job fair will be held in Martin County on Wednesday, May 29th, at 99 West Washington Street in Loogootee. The job fair…

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ISP Detectives investigating the death of inmate at Miami Correctional Facility

MIAMI, IN – Tuesday, May 28th, shortly before 2:00 am, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation…

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Storm strikes West Boggs Park with hundreds of trees down

LOOGOOTEE—West Boggs Park crews are assessing the damage and clearing debris and hundreds of downed trees after a storm struck Sunday night. Officials say, thankfully,…

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Several more McCormick’s Creek State Park trails were reopened Friday

SPENCER – Several trails at McCormick’s Creek State Park reopened on Friday, May 24, after being closed to clear downed trees after last year’s March…

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Bill Raines, owner and journalist of Lawrence County Zephyr, passes after a courageous battle with cancer

BEDFORD – The editor and owner of the Lawrence County Zephyr – Bill Raines, 49, of Bedford – passed away in Bedford on Friday, May…

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