The May 8 primary will have two Republican candidates running for White County Clerk. The winner will go on to the November election, and the winner of that election will be working with the new judge elected to replace retiring Judge Robert W. Thacker. Both Republican candidates had intervi…
Frankie Rupe, owner of Frank Rupe’s Guitar School in Monticello, will be hosting an event today at the Burnettsville Beehive. The event is entitled the ‘Earth Day Jam’ and will be held from 1:00-4:00 pm. The cost for admisson to the event will be a $5 donation that will benefit Happy Tails A…
In the last week, the White County Prosecutor’s Office filed 10 cases related to criminal charges for a total of 238 criminally-based filings so far this year.
It’s been a good month for the Twin Lakes High School Key Club with one of their members being chosen as the first lieutenant governor for Arrowhead District in seven years and the club leading a statewide fundraiser to an early conclusion.
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In the last week, the White County Prosecutor’s Office filed 10 cases related to criminal charges for a total of 238 criminally-based filings so far this year.
A White County jury found a Monticello man guilty of two felony counts of child molesting after about half an hour of deliberations on Wednesday.
Two adult sisters who intended on confronting their 80-year-old stepfather at his rural Carroll County home, over “family issues”, Saturday night, ended up in the Carroll County Jail themselves.
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In the last week, the White County Prosecutor’s Office filed 15 cases related to criminal charges for a total of 228 criminally-based filings so far this year.
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The Frontier baseball team couldn’t hang on to a 10-0 lead in a wild shootout with Attica on Thursday, but the Falcons came through in the clutch, putting up four runs in the eighth inning to pull out a 16-12 victory in a nine-inning road contest.
The North White softball team looked like it was headed for a loss on Thursday to visiting Westville, trailing 9-2 after four innings.
Twin Lakes baseball coach Jake Burton knew his team could go one of two ways after a heartbreaking loss to Rensselaer Central on Wednesday night — fight back or fold.
Both the Tri-County boys and girls track and field teams couldn’t get the better of host North Newton in a Midwest Conference dual on Thursday.
The Frontier boys golf team shot just one stroke off of a season low in cold weather, but couldn’t top Clinton Prairie in a 2016-213 loss on Wednesday at Bello Terra Golf Club.
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Last Wednesday, Holocaust survivor Eva Kor came to White County.
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I remember my Noni washing down her walls every spring, even after she no longer had a coal furnace! I have to say I have not kept up her tradition. But, spring cleaning is important to promote good health. We will discuss cleaning out medication cabinets to keep your meds current and up to …
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The businessman who acquired the former Magnetation and Essar Steel Minnesota properties is facing two federal court challenges, and an objection has been filed in the final Magnetation settlement.
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Today, (April 12) Target is announcing plans to open its first small-format store in Indiana in 2019, located near the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette. The West Lafayette State Street store will be located at 304 W. State St., at the intersection of State Street and Northwestern A…
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Fair Oaks Farms has a few new things coming this year.
Mayor John Hamilton is changing the makeup of the Bloomington Parking Commission, a week before the commission is expected to present its findings and make recommendations to improve city parking. Two of the commission’s mayoral appointees, MarDon Salon owner Donna Disque and WonderLab Visitor Services Manager Jennifer Jenkins, have not been invited back to serve … Continue reading Parking commission shakeup concerns some members →
INDIANAPOLIS — The federal appeals court in Chicago has affirmed a district court ruling that the 2016 Indiana law limiting the right to abortion and requiring abortion providers bury or cremate fetal remains is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.
Here’s what we are up to today: I am working on some long-range stories today. I am also following up on approval of a new county affordable housing commission. Kurt is working on long-term stories today as well. Here is a list of the board and commissions that meet today.
HAMMOND — Hearings will be held in two matters pertaining to Portage Mayor James Snyder's public corruption case.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis bounty hunter has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for killing two teenagers, including one he suspected of burglarizing his home.
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FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — Workplace safety regulators say they are investigating two incidents at automaker Tesla's factory in Northern California.
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FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Officials in northwestern New Mexico are teaming up as part of an effort to diversify the economy in a region that has been dependent for years on the oil and gas industry.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The fossil-fuels lobbyist tied to the bargain-priced Capitol Hill condo leased by Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is taking early retirement as a result of the scandal.
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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Globe has placed columnist Kevin Cullen on paid leave as an examination of his work is conducted.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into whether AT&T, Verizon and a standards-setting group worked together to stop consumers from easily switching wireless carriers.
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North Korea said Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The announcement came ahead of a new round of nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang, Seoul and Washington. Here's a look at recent events:
DENVER (AP) — Environmentalists are asking an appeals court to reinstate a rule restricting harmful methane emissions on U.S. lands, at least temporarily.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on teenager suspected of firing a shotgun in a Florida high school (all times local):
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of marijuana enthusiasts flocked to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for the annual April 20 high holiday that culminated with the crowd sparking up at 4:20 p.m.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Palestinians said Friday they want the U.N. Human Rights Council to establish a commission to carry out an independent investigation of the Israeli military's killing and wounding of Palestinians during protests in Gaza.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on North Korea saying it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. (all times local):
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests, plans to close nuclear test site .
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