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Mitchell man arrested on drug and driving charges after police receive tip
December 8, 2025
MITCHELL — A Mitchell man was arrested on multiple drug and driving charges after police, attempting to serve a warrant on a different individual, noticed the strong odor of marijuana coming from t...
Bloomfield library to host holiday spending workshop aimed at curbing overspending
December 8, 2025
BLOOMFIELD — As holiday shopping ramps up, residents looking to stay on budget will have a chance to pick up practical financial strategies during Curb the Urge to Splurge: Holiday Edition, a free ...
National 4-H Animal Science Career Night set for December 18
December 8, 2025
LOOGOOTEE – Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to take part in the National 4-H Animal Science Career Night on December 18, 2025. The virtual event, held from 7–8 p.m. EST (6–7 p.m. CST),...
Santa on the Hill returns to Otis Park for three nights of Christmas magic
December 8, 2025
BEDFORD — One of Bedford’s most cherished holiday traditions is set to return next month as Santa and Mrs. Claus once again take up residence at Otis Park for the Bedford Parks Department’s ann...
Daviess County to host free “Running for Office” workshop for aspiring local leaders
December 8, 2025
WASHINGTON — Residents interested in learning what it takes to run for local office will have an opportunity next month as Purdue Extension–Daviess County, in partnership with the Daviess County ...
Bedford man facing stalking, battery charges after alleged spitting incident and neighbor dispute
December 8, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is facing felony charges of stalking and battery after an incident involving his neighbor and a subsequent police investigation that revealed a history of alleged harassment...
Auto Safety Alert: NHTSA issues broad vehicle recalls affecting Ford, Ram, Bentley, and more
December 8, 2025
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant wave of new vehicle recalls affecting a wide range of manufacturers, from heavy-duty commercial truc...
INDOT accepting applications for Governor’s Summer Internship Program
December 8, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking applicants for the state’s Governor’s Summer Internship (GSI) Program, available to eligible undergraduate...
The Indiana National Guard deploys 300 soldiers to Washington D.C. for Safe and Beautiful mission
December 8, 2025
INDIANA — Approximately 300 soldiers from the Indiana National Guard arrived in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to begin their deployment for the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Photo provided by ...
Indiana bobcat trapping season ends early after meeting quota
December 8, 2025
INDIANA — The inaugural bobcat trapping season in Indiana, which began on November 8, concluded abruptly on December 6 after the statewide limit of 250 bobcats was reached. Photo provided by DNR...