Judge John Plummer III sentences violent felon to prison in serious crime case

BEDFORD –Lawrence Superior Court I Judge John M. Plummer III sentenced Damien Tyler to eight years in the Indiana Department of Correction. Tyler, 44, pled…

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Join ‘Creating Moments of Joy’ event in Bedford with Jolene Brackey

BEDFORD—Jolene Brackey, author of “Creating Moments of Joy,” has been an educator on Alzheimer’s disease for more than twenty years. She’s coming to Bedford to…

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State Board of Education unveils a revised overhaul of high school diplomas

INDIANA – State education leaders have unveiled a revised overhaul of high school diplomas. On Wednesday, the Indiana State Board of Education unveiled its new…

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Celebrate Labor Day at the 2024 Paoli Fall Festival

PAOLI— During the 2024 Paoli Fall Festival, celebrate with Smores and Stories with Team OC: Orange County Youth Mentoring Program. The event is on Saturday,…

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Daviess County Christmas Parade Committee is accepting entries for the 2024 Christmas Parade

WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Christmas Parade Committee has unveiled plans for the 2024 parade, themed “Christmas Around the World.” The lighted parade is scheduled…

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Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Now Open

INDIANA – The FY2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant now accepts applications. The application period closes at 4:30 p.m. on September 16, 2024.  Please…

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Bloomington and Ellettsville Chambers urge county leaders to explore new site for jail

BLOOMINGTON—The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce issued a joint statement to the Monroe County Commissioners and Monroe County Council this…

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In a win for law-abiding Hoosiers, Gary officials repeal unlawful immigration ordinance

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement: “We sent a blunt message to Gary officials that they needed to follow the…

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Indiana awards $1.05M in Community Grants to accelerate statewide entrepreneurship resources, support for a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced $1.05 million in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its new Community Collaboration Fund…

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Deadline approaching for Community & Urban Forestry grants

INDIANA – Only a few weeks from the September 4th deadline for the Community & Urban Forestry grants. As a reminder, there are three different…

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