Brownstown Town Council vote to euthanize vicious dog after attacks

BROWNSTOWN — The Brownstown Town Council voted to euthanize a dog that attacked other dogs and left one dead. During an emotional meeting on Wednesday,…

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Indiana July 2024 Employment Report

INDIANA—According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, July’s unemployment rate was 4.0%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for July is 4.3%. In addition,…

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Indiana age verification bill on pornographic sites will become law

INDIANAPOLIS — In late June, a judge blocked an Indiana law from going into effect, which would have forced Hoosiers to upload sensitive documents to pornographic sites…

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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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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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Flags directed to be flown at half-staff in Madison and Tipton Counties

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Madison and Tipton Counties in honor of Walter Merrill Taylor,…

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The City of Bloomington seeks public feedback on the mural located at Duke Substation walls

BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington is seeking feedback on a mural design for the Duke Energy Substation walls at the northwest corner of West 11th and…

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Monroe County Sheriff Rubin Marté will defend a department policy against a lawsuit

BLOOMINGTON— Monroe County Sheriff Rubin Marté will defend a department policy against a lawsuit filed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. “My office takes seriously…

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