Sgt. Rick Brown retires after 38 years of service

INDIANA – Indiana State Police Sergeant Rick Brown has retired after 38 years of service to the citizens of Indiana. Sgt. Brown is a native…

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Parks and Recreation Secures $100,000 grant for Urban Tree Maintenance

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Parks and Recreation’s urban forestry program was selected from more than 840 applicants to receive $100,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s…

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Fall and Winter Tips: Leaves, sidewalks, and drains

BLOOMINGTON – As the seasons change, the City of Bloomington reminds residents of the options for handling fallen leaves on their property and requests residents’…

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Bloomington Common Council’s Nov. 8 meeting canceled

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Common Council’s Regular Session previously scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023 has been canceled.  To view a schedule of upcoming meetings of the…

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Obituary: Mary Ruth Tarr Merry

January 20, 1938 – November 2, 2023 Mary Ruth Tarr Merry, of Seymour passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born January 20, 1938,…

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The Bedford Chamber Membership Appreciation Party is Dec. 14

BEDFORD – To celebrate the membership and support of those in the Bedford Chamber of Commerce, the chamber is holding an appreciation party on December…

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Obituary: William “Bill” Dean Beavers 

April 17, 1928 – November 3, 2023 Bill Beavers, 95, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington.  He was…

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Police Log: November 4, 2023

Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 3 Incidents – November 3 Accidents – November 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – November 3 Incidents –…

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Senator Braun introduces bill to aid small employers in offering affordable health coverage 

INDIANA – Senator Mike Braun has introduced a bill to make it easier for small employers to offer comprehensive and affordable health coverage through Multiple Employer…

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Reminder: Find alternate routes for 16th Street to avoid re-paving slowdown

BEDFORD – Please use caution and consider alternate routes as the State (INDOT) paves 16th Street (US 50) from State Road 37 to the bridge…

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