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Police Log: February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – February 1 1:17 a.m. Traffic stop on 22nd Street at M Street 5:33 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 400 block of H Street 5:41 a.m....
Massive product recall: Rodent and bird contamination found at regional distribution center
February 2, 2026
INDIANA — A major health alert has been issued for consumers in Indiana, North Dakota, and Minnesota following a sweeping voluntary recall by Gold Star Distribution, Inc. The recall involves thousa...
Family Dinner Project to take place Thursday, February 19
February 2, 2026
ORLEANS – Purdue Extension–Orange County is inviting local families to come together for a free and welcoming evening focused on healthy eating and the importance of sharing meals. The Family...
City of Bloomington Common Council will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 4
February 2, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a regular session on Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. on February 4, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers (#115), in t...
Mitchell Community Public Library wraps up a record-setting 2025
February 2, 2026
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library closed out 2025 with a year of strong community engagement, growing collections, and busy programming, according to its annual year-in-review su...
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari to host Job Fair for 2026 season
February 2, 2026
SANTA CLAUS — As the 2026 season approaches, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is looking to build its “Holiday Team.” The world-renowned theme park has announced an in-person job ...
Martin County Alliance announces 2026 Facade Grant program; Applications now open
February 2, 2026
LOOGOOTEE — Property owners in Martin County have a golden opportunity to refresh their storefronts this year. The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has officially opened the application w...
Former Jennings County fire chiefs arrested for alleged $110K embezzlement
February 2, 2026
PARIS CROSSING — A year-long investigation into the finances of the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Department has culminated in the arrests of two former fire chiefs. Bradley T. Jacobs, 56, of ...
College football icon Lou Holtz enters hospice care at 89
February 2, 2026
SOUTH BEND — The college football world is rallying in support of Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz, who has reportedly entered hospice care at the age of 89. News of the legendary coach’s declining h...
Daviess County Chamber of Commerce names Daniel Cullen as new executive director
February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Daviess County Chamber of Commerce has officially entered a new chapter, announcing the appointment of Daniel Cullen as its Executive Director. Cullen, a familiar face in the...