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01/28/2025

Shoals Parent Association to host Home and Business Show

SHOALS—The Shoals Parent Association is gearing up to host a Home and Business Show on Saturday, March 1, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Shoals High School back gym. This free community event will provide local businesses and vendors a platform to showcase their services and products. Att ....

01/28/2025

Oolitic Town Council will meet in executive session on Tuesday, February 18

OOLITIC - The Oolitic Town Council will meet in executive session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the boardroom at Town Hall at 109 Main Street in Oolitic. The council will conduct interviews and negotiations with individual or commercial prospects or ...

01/28/2025

The City of Bloomington announces 2025 Black History Month Celebration

BLOOMINGTON - The City of Bloomington invites the community to celebrate Black History Month at the 2025 Kick-Off Event on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at City Hall (401 N. Morton Street). The evening begins with a reception in the Atrium at 4 p.m., followed by a program in Council Chambers ...

01/28/2025

Vivum AI announces move to The Forge, strengthening Bloomington’s role in artificial intelligence innovation

BLOOMINGTON— Vivum AI, a trailblazer in evolutionary AI technology, is taking the next step in its growth journey by moving to The Forge, Bloomington’s new 22,000-square-foot, sustainably designed Class-A office building in the heart of the Trades District. The company, currently based at The Mi...

01/28/2025

Gov. Mike Braun leads on immigration to protect Hoosiers, rule of law

INDIANAPOLIS –Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal aliens in our state. Today’s action also assists the Trump administration by offering full cooperation with the federal ....

01/28/2025

Property Transfers: January 28, 2025

Filed January 27: The Ronald I. and Carolyn S. Nikirk Revocable Trust to MDI Properties LLC., Patton Hill Road, Bedford, IN, 47421, $4,000 Kelly Teter to Dustin LeAllen and Amanda and Mathew Childers, 1414 R Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $90,900 Chad W. and Cora A. Sims to Ellis Investments Proper ...

01/28/2025

Mitchell man arrested on drug charges following domestic dispute

BEDFORD - On December 31, 2024, a domestic dispute at a residence on State Road 37 in Mitchell led to the arrests of Conan R. Farley and his father, Michael O. Farley. Michael O. Farley The incident began with a disagreement over belongings between Conan Farley and his former partner, who had co ...

01/28/2025

Public presentation of the Monroe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update

BLOOMINGTON – Monroe County, in cooperation with the City of Bloomington and the Towns of Ellettsville and Stinesville have prepared an update to the Monroe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) to address the risk and vulnerability of communities in the county which may be affected by know ....

01/28/2025

Indiana December 2024 Employment Report

INDIANA - According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the State of Indiana's unemployment rate in December was 4.5%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December was 4.1%. In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.5% compared t ...

01/28/2025

Registration now open for the 2025 Indiana Animal Welfare Conference

INDIANAPOLIS – Pet-Friendly Services of Indiana is hosting its annual Animal Welfare Conference on Saturday, March 29, at the Primo Event Center in Indianapolis. New for 2025, the conference will offer 18 concurrent sessions structured to address animal welfare's unique challenges and ...

01/28/2025

City of Bloomington earns national recognition for public engagement efforts

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department has been named a runner-up in the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 18th Annual Communicating Concepts with the Public Competition. This prestigious recognition highlights the department’s innovative and inclu...

01/28/2025

Emergency Management Director highlights community response and ongoing preparedness efforts

BEDFORD - Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer shared a heartening story with the commissioners this morning, detailing a recent collaboration that helped an elderly woman in need during the winter storms that hit the region. The woman had only 2 percent propane remaini ...

01/28/2025

Men’s Warming Shelter seeks portion of county’s opoid funds to continue vital services

BEDFORD - The Men’s Warming Shelter is seeking a portion of the county’s opioid settlement funds to support its ongoing work with men battling addiction and mental illness. According to Heather Flynn, the shelter’s director, the shelter assisted 73 men last year, with 68 of them reporting stru...

01/28/2025

Burkwood Addition resident seeks county road status for Blackwell Drive

MARSHALL TOWNSHIP - During the commissioners' meeting this morning, Sean Gish, a resident of Blackwell Drive in the Burkwood Addition of Marshall Township, requested the county consider designing Blackwell Drive as a county road. Blackwell Drive, currently classified as a private road, was ...

01/28/2025

Lawrence County awarded $41,000 Court Reform Security Grant

BEDFORD– During this morning's commissioners' meeting, Lawrence County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Nikirk announced the approval of a $41,000 Court Reform Security Grant. Judge Nikirk said the grant would enhance security measures at the courthouse annex, ensuring a safer environment fo ...

01/28/2025

Bedford Veterans Affairs Officer highlights Indiana's military license plate options

BEDFORD—During the commissioners' meeting on Tuesday morning, Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough shared important information regarding the range of distinctive military license plates available to Indiana residents. These plates allow military personnel, Hoosier veterans, and civilians to ...

01/28/2025

Couple arrested on child neglect charges after child suffers broken arm

BEDFORD - A Bedford couple is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into injuries sustained by a nine-year-old daughter and alleged medical neglect of a fourteen-year-old daughter, according to court documents filed by the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department. Candacelyn ...

01/28/2025

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