Tests from two samplings of mosquitoes from a collection site in southwestern Vigo County confirm the presence of West Nile virus.

Speculation that Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh could be Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's pick as his vice presidential running mate has people talking in Bayh's hometown of Shirkieville in rural northwest Vigo County.

The Indiana Retired Teachers Association recently announced that Brazil resident Andy Thomas was named the new Executive Director of its organization.