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The City of Bloomington opens applications for $150,000 Violence Reduction Grants
BLOOMINGTON– The City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department will administer community-based Violence Reduction Grants, a project to invest annually in evidence-based violence prevention…
The 139th Annual Odon Old Settlers Days Festival begins Thursday
ODON – The oldest continuous festival in the state kicks off on Thursday in Odon. The 139th annual Odon Old Settlers Days, hosted by the Odon Lions…
Orleans, Mitchell Monon South Trail segments to be finished by the end of 2024
INDIANA— Construction has begun on Phase 1A of the Monon South Trail, which will complete 20 miles of the trail. The Orleans segment, about 1.25 miles…
WF Meyers receives abatement on $669K equipment investment
BEDFORD—The Bedford City Council approved a tax abatement of $669,000 for WF Meyers’ personal property investment this month. WF Meyers is a family-owned business with more…
New school year calls for healthy habits to get back on track
INDIANA – School bells are ringing for many children in Indiana. The new school year is exciting for students and educators and perfect for refocusing and…
Paving continues in Lawrence County, the area remains under a severe weather watch
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners discussed paving Tuesday morning. Paving is scheduled for Wells Lane today and Mill Creek Road on Wednesday. Signage will…
Lawrence County Commissioners passed updated Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Commissioners passed an updated Flood Damage Prevention ordinance this morning. No one spoke for or against the updated ordinance. “This ordinance…
Increase in medical incidents this year at Boogie, Recreational Park, gearing up for XC Amateur National Championship
SPRINGVILLE – There was an increase in medical incidents at the 44th Annual “ABATE Celebrates America-themed” Boogie. Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Lauchauer said, “We…
Commissioners remember Deputy Brenten Trueblood
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners held a moment of silence Tuesday morning in memory of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brenten Scotler Trueblood. Deputy…
State Sen. Eric Koch was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council
STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council (GWSAC) by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric…