Another season of Outdoor Dining on Kirkwood begins April 29

BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington today announced the 2024 Outdoor Dining season for the downtown area. This year’s program will expand outdoor dining “parklets”—parking…

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Rise in Inflation, surge in gas and housing costs

INDIANA – The latest reading of prices at the consumer level came in higher than expected Wednesday, showing a rise in inflation. US stocks fell sharply…

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Monroe County Humane Association

Monroe County Humane Association teams up with Crestmont Community Center to offer a low-cost, appointment-free Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats

BLOOMINGTON— Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is overjoyed to announce its April event, which will help local cat and dog owners keep their animals safe…

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Libraries digitizing maps are now available online

INDIANA – Government libraries worldwide contain map collections open for public use. For decades, libraries have been digitizing maps to make them available online. However,…

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Government Information Day returns to State Library; free agency booth space is available

INDIANAPOLIS— The sixth Government Information Day (GID24) will occur in person on Friday, May 17, at the Indiana State Library. GID24 is a free collaborative…

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US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July

INDIANA – Stamp prices are set to increase — again in July. The US Postal Service notified its regulators to increase prices on First-Class “Forever”…

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Free EV Charging Stations at Switchyard Park Updated to Metered Stations

BLOOMINGTON –Two free electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that serve four parking spaces in the Rogers Street parking lot at Switchyard Park,1601 S. Rogers St., are…

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Armband tickets for Dogwood Festival rides go on sale on Friday

ORLEANS – The Town of Orleans will celebrate its 54th Annual Dogwood Festival beginning Friday, April 19th, with its town-wide yard sales through Parade Day,…

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NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe becomes brand ambassador for Fledderman von Rieste

INDIANA— Fleddermann von Rieste, an independent Indiana-based watch brand, has partnered with NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe. The Mitchell, Indiana native will serve as…

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Entries are being accepted for the 54th Annual Dogwood Parade

ORLEANS— Entries are still being accepted for the 54th Annual Orleans Dogwood Parade, which will be held on Saturday, April 27th, beginning at 2 p.m….

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