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Obituary: Mary R. ‘Rose’ (Cecil) Henderson
February 29, 1936 – February 20, 2024 Mary R. “Rose” (Cecil) Henderson, 87, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:22 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024,…
The Mill catalyzes entrepreneurial growth through Indiana Uplands Accelerator
BLOOMINGTON — The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, announced it will pilot a new accelerator program in the Uplands Region. Indiana Uplands Accelerator is…
Purdue University extends admission and housing deadlines to accommodate FAFSA delays
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has extended the admission deposit deadline for first-year undergraduates to give students and families more flexibility as they review their…
Bloomington Fire Department hosted 2023 Awards Ceremony
BLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the Bloomington Fire Department hosted its 2023 Awards Ceremony in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Bloomington…
Obituary: Debra G. Maze
September 26, 1953 – February 20, 2024 Debra G. Maze, 70, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by her family….
Obituary: Tina L. Thacker
April 24, 1962 – February 18. 2024 Tina L. Thacker, 61, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence. Born April 24, 1962, in…
Growers can monitor exact range of optimal chilling hours and trends for crop varieties
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University’s Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) has launched its new interactive chilling hours tool. Growers can now more closely monitor accumulated chilling hours, an…
Indiana State Trooper Mick Dockery promoted to sergeant
MARSHALL CO. – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently promoted Master Trooper Mick Dockery to sergeant. Sergeant Dockery earned this promotion by completing written…
Rural Hoosier Democrats running to bring solutions to the Statehouse
INDIANA — Rural Hoosier Democrats are running for Statehouse to bring real solutions to their communities and more balanced voices to Indianapolis. Phil Gift, Dan Skies,…
Why is Youth Sports Participation Decreasing?
INDIANA – Many factors impact sports and athletes today, including social media, participation cost, time commitment, and hyper-competitiveness. Anyone could argue that sports help kids…












