Switchyard, and other encampments are being cleared and cleaned

BLOOMINGTON—The Office of the Mayor confirmed today that, due to health and safety concerns, several encampments of unhoused individuals are being cleared and cleaned.  The…

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Building permits required: Orleans residents check before you build

ORLEANS- The Town of Orleans has had planning regulations in place since 1994. There are a few planning rules that citizens who live and/or own…

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Fatal accident in the early hours of this morning in Greene County

GREENE COUNTY—The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a Semi-Accident on I-69 on May 3 at 2:13 a.m. Upon arrival, the semi…

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City of Bloomington Utilities Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for 39 Addresses

BLOOMINGTON– On Thursday, May 2, 2024, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews were dispatched to repair a broken drinking water valve on South Liberty Drive…

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County fairs and festivals provide affordable family entertainment

LAWRENCE CO. – County fairs and festivals connect family, friends, and community. Nothing excites an empty stomach like the smell of fair and festival food….

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Free informative ‘Field Day’ planned to educate landowners on harvesting lumber

SPENCER- Learn all about timber sales at this free forestry field day for landowners, scheduled on Saturday, May 4, from 9 AM to 1 PM….

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Thousands of pounds of ground beef recalled from Walmart stores nationwide

INDIANA – Over 16,000 pounds of Walmart ground beef have been recalled because it could contaminate E. coli. The meat was shipped to Walmart stores…

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City of Mitchell breaks ground on 50,000 sq. ft. shell building

MITCHELL— Following Thursday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony, construction will commence on a new shell building intended to attract manufacturing jobs to the Mitchell industrial park. A…

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Ivy Tech offering basic EMT training in Mooresville

BLOOMINGTON â€” Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training in Mooresville this summer. Training is complete in 16 weeks, and courses will be…

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Public safety housing pilot was canceled

BLOOMINGTON â€“ The Office of the Mayor announced that a pilot program to spend $3 million on mortgage assistance for 20 public safety officers has been…

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