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AARP data reveals 1.2 million Hoosiers are stressed, financially strained family caregivers
October 28, 2025
INDIANA — A newly released report from AARP, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, highlights the immense, yet largely unsupported, burden carried by family caregivers in Indiana. The ...
Annual holiday market returns to Showers Common with festive fun and local goods; Volunteers needed
October 28, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The holiday season will officially kick off in Bloomington with the annual Holiday Market at Showers Common on Saturday, November 29th. The event invites the community to shop local, ...
Call of suspicious activity in pawn shop parking lot lands man behind bars on drug charges
October 28, 2025
BEDFORD – An afternoon call regarding suspicious activity in the parking lot of a Bedford pawn shop led to the arrest of a local man on Tuesday, October 22. Robert D. Philpott, 44, of Bedford, i...
Internet and Social Media Safety event slated for Springville
October 28, 2025
SPRINGVILLE – Local parents and concerned citizens are invited to attend a critical community event focused on Internet and Social Media Safety, hosted by the Springville Community Academy. The ...
Strong Stars taking aim at sectional glory in 2025-26 season
October 28, 2025
BNL seniors Jabrie Sullivan, Ava Lipp, Amelia Rich, Emma Dorcakova, Kayeh Kwakye, Isabel Mason and Emma Conover will lead the Stars during the 2025-26 swimming season. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.co...
Indiana’s time conundrum continues as daylight saving time ends November 2nd
October 28, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana residents are preparing for the upcoming end of daylight saving time (DST), a familiar ritual that arrives amid ongoing legislative debate about the state’s time practices. ...
Women Empowering Women to host Fireside Chat with Indiana trailblazers Ellspermann and Stallings
October 28, 2025
JASPER – The Dubois County women’s leadership organization, Women Empowering Women (WEW), has announced a significant event for its November session: a special fireside chat with two of Indiana&#...
Indiana State Police announce promotion of Trooper Teresa Vaal to sergeant
October 28, 2025
JASPER – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott announced that Trooper Teresa Vaal has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In her new role, Sergeant Vaal will serve as a Jasper Di...
Heltonville woman arrested on domestic battery and criminal mischief charges
October 28, 2025
BEDFORD – A Heltonville woman was arrested Sunday morning on charges of domestic battery and criminal mischief after allegedly becoming aggressive and damaging property at a relative’s home in Be...
Massive Toyo tire recall issued over tread separation risk
October 28, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. — Toyo Tire Holdings of America, Inc. (Toyo) had announced a significant safety recall affecting a wide range of its popular tire models due to a production contamination issue t...