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“Remembering and looking back on the veterans who have served is something we’ve lost track of”; Mayor hopes to expand Shields Hardware veteran memorial
LINTON, Indiana (WTHI) — When you walk in Shields Hardware in Linton, there’s no missing the hundreds of faces you’re met with. The faces of Navy Seals, Airmen, and soldiers line the front wall in both buildings. It’s all for the community to show appreciation to those...
Spencer High School holds signing for two student-athletes
COLUMBUS (WRBL) – The Spencer Greenwave is no stranger to athletes making it to the next level. But on Monday, the school celebrated two more student-athletes putting pen to paper. Naomi Berk signed to play Basketball at East Georgia State College, while Iyanna Jordan signed to compete in Track and Field for Clayton State University. […]
Jonas Hawk Game Report: vs Orleans
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Saturday Jonas Hawk stepped things up a notch to give Eastern Greene the 'W'. Hawk was dynamite, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Hawk and Eastern Greene will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against...
Baseball-size hail, tornadoes possible tonight in Bloomington, surrounding area
Bad weather is on the way: The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is warning of risk for tornadoes and hail of up to 2.5 inches in diameter across much of Indiana including Bedford, Ellettsville and Bloomington. A tornado watch was issued at 2:25 p.m. that lasts until midnight for Monroe, Greene, Lawrence, Morgan and Owen counties. ...
Oolitic couple arrested after she stabs him with a spoon and he hits her with a dowel rod
OOLITIC – An Oolitic couple was arrested on Sunday, May 5th, after Lawrence County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from 54-year-old Kenneth Chenault reporting his wife had stabbed him with a spoon. When Sgt. Robin Compton and Indiana State Police Trooper Chance Humprey responded at 3:24 p.m. to...
WTHI-TV at 70: The Angel of Death, Orville Lynn Majors
It was a murder trial that captivated the entire state of Indiana and gained nationwide attention. A Linton man who was accused of murdering the very patients he was trained to care for. That man was Orville Lynn Majors. He was nicknamed the "Angel of Death" by his former Vermillion...
UPDATE: Southern Monroe County under tornado warning until 11:45 p.m. Tuesday
Southern Monroe County is under a tornado warning until 11:45 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. IU Alert advised anyone in the area to seek shelter immediately. The warning also includes northeastern Knox county and northwestern Davies county. Bloomington is not under the warning. Under a warning,...
Argument over full litter box lands man in jail on domestic battery charge
OOLITIC – An Oolitic man was arrested on Friday, May 3, after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputies responded to a domestic fight in the 200 block of Hoosier Avenue. A female reported her husband had kicked her in the stomach while wearing his work boots. While speaking with...
Victim’s father reacts to sentencing in deadly DUI crash
10 years in prison. That is the sentence handed down to the woman who admitted to driving drunk in Bloomington, killing 20-year-old IU student Nate Stratton. Madelyn Howard agreed to plead guilty to two charges she faced, in exchange for two other charges being dismissed. Nate’s dad, Brad Stratton, joined Angela to share his reaction to what happened in the courtroom.
Springville man arrested after police find meth rolled up in dollar bill
HURON – A Springville man was arrested on meth and marijuana charges after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputy stopped his vehicle on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Police detained 59-year-old William Chandler. Officer Trueblood was on patrol on US 50 West at Ball Park Road when he saw...
It's Your Business: Ellettsville Chamber honors area's unsung heroes
Ellettsville thrives because of caring and dedicated community members who strive to improve the quality of life for all. Those who go above and beyond and selflessly dedicate themselves often slip by under the radar. They work tirelessly in the background, their contributions frequently unnoticed or unacknowledged. The Ellettsville Chamber has officially recognized these individuals since 1998, first with the Maurice E. Endwright Community Leadership Award and now with the Spirit of Maurice E. Endwright Award. ...
Woman who hit and killed IU student sentenced to 12 years
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The woman charged with hitting and killing an Indiana University student in 2022 was sentenced to 12 years during a hearing on Monday. Monroe County Judge Darcie Fawcett sentenced Madelyn Howard after she took a plea deal in the case earlier this year. Howard will serve 10 years of her sentence with the Department of Correction and two years of probation.
Intoxicated woman nearly strikes utility pole and is arrested
BEDFORD – An Oolitic woman was arrested on Friday, May 3, 2024, after Bedford Police Sgt. Uebelhoer stopped her vehicle at 2:11 a.m. Sgt. Uebelhoer spotted the driver traveling south on Lincoln Avenue in a 20212 Nissan Altima. The officer was following behind the car when the driver, who was approaching the intersection of 12th Street, abruptly crossed the double yellow line and jerked back into the lane of travel. The driver then swerved to the far right side of the road and nearly struck a utility pole on 12th Street between L and M Street.
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