Old Oolitic Fire Station to become a community center, donations needed

OOLITIC – The Town of Oolitic will conduct a roadblock on Saturday, June 8th, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Main Street and Hoosier…

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SPIN-Supporting People In Need volunteers plant family gardens

BEDFORD – SPIN-Supporting People In Need is a daytime community support program focused on serving those in need and helping those struggling in the Bedford…

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No charges will be filed against the 55 arrested during the Gaza protest at the IU Bloomington campus

BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office announced it will not be charging the 55 people who were arrested on Indiana University’s campus during the…

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FAREWELL, BILLY RAINES

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Billy Raines was an independent individual, a somewhat solitary soul. Though Paul Anka’s song “My Way” automatically fosters an image of…

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Medical emergency causes comedian Matt Rife to cancel IU show

BLOOMINGTON – On May 29th, Matt Rife, a popular comedian, canceled his standup presentation at Indiana University. He took to X (formerly known as Twitter)…

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Flowers need to be removed from Cresthaven Cemetary by Monday

BEDFORD – Cresthaven Cemetery would like to remind everyone that flowers and items placed at the cemetery for Memorial Day must be removed by the…

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BNL graduation to be held THIS Friday

BEDFORD— On Friday, May 31st, Bedford North Lawrence High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 7:30 PM. There are two valedictorians and salutatorians. The…

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Enhanced fishing opportunities at Griffy Lake

BLOOMINGTON— After a year of planning, Bloomington Parks and Recreation has collaborated with the DNR to plan, fund, obtain permits, and install fish habitat structures…

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Frog gigging season opens June 15

INDIANA –– If you’re looking for an outside-of-the-box hunt, consider visiting a local pond or wetland for a frog hunt, or come to the annual frog…

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Taylor Lee named 2024 Mitchell High School Salutatorian

MITCHELL— On May 17th, Mitchell High School held its graduation ceremony, and Taylor Lee was named Salutatorian. Taylor is very outgoing and social and was…

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