Ben Merida News Today

Voting machines have been tested and early voting begins April 4 in Martinsville, April 22 in Mooresville.

The deadline for filing to run for office in the May primary passed Friday with no Democrats filing for office.

The Martinsville City Council approved naming two streets after local icons Bobby Helms and Ruth Rusie Monday night.

The Morgan County Republican Party has refunded money back to the city of Martinsville after a contribution from the city recently came to light.

The city of Martinsville is partnering with Meridiam Infrastructure to expand high-speed internet access to homes and businesses.

Homebuilder D.R. Horton, Inc., is looking to construct 280 homes on vacant farmland in southeast Martinsville.

MARTINSVILLE- Most of the elected officials, appointed officials and city employees in Martinsville will receive a 5 percent raise next year after city council voted to approve salary rates for 2022.. Costin will receive a salary of $70,707- about $3,000 more than he will earn this year- along with $8,960 for his retirement fund and $28,301 for health insurance.

MARTINSVILLE- Most of the elected officials, appointed officials and city employees in Martinsville will receive a 5 percent raise next year after city council voted to approve salary rates for 2022.. Costin will receive a salary of $70,707- about $3,000 more than he will earn this year- along with $8,960 for his retirement fund and $28,301 for health insurance.

Indiana surpasses more than 15,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths. The state health commissioner urges pregnant Hoosiers to get vaccinated. And despite positive trends, health officials preach caution.