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Renew or restart tobacco cessation goals for the new year
BLOOMINGTON – Quitting tobacco is a process, and the start of a new year can be agreat time to restart or renew tobacco cessation goals….
Institute report highlights progress, further improvements needed to ensure TANF support for Hoosier families
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute released Strong Families, Strong Indiana: The Past, Present, and Future of Indiana’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…
Mitchell man charged with operating vehicle while intoxicated following motorcycle crash
MITCHELL— A Mitchell man is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) following a single-vehicle accident that damaged a residential property in September….
City of Bloomington expands free public Wi-Fi to additional parks and community spaces
BLOOMINGTON – As part of ongoing work to expand digital access for residents, free public Wi-Fi is now available at two additional locations: Seminary Park (100 West…
US Mint unveils 2026 Quarter, Dime, Nickel designs for America 250 Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Mint has unveiled the final circulating coin designs to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, launching a special…
Orange County REMC restores power to residents
ORLEANS – Orange County REMC customers in Indiana have restored power to all but one customer as of 8:15 a.m. this morning. More than 820…
Police Log: December 15, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – December 14 Incidents – December 13 Accidents – December 14 Accidents – December 13 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Teenagers charged after shooting at Beanblossom Dollar General store
BEANBLOSSOM—Authorities in Brown County have filed preliminary charges against two teenagers in connection with a shooting that left two people injured at a local Dollar…
Murder suspect captured in Greene County
INDIANA — Bryan Pedigo, 54, who was apprehended in a multi-county chase facilitated by license plate reader technology, has been officially charged by the Marion…
City of Bloomington Sanitation Services delayed on Monday, December 15
BLOOMINGTON – In anticipation of the expected extreme cold temperatures, the City of Bloomington Sanitation Division will operate on a modified schedule this week. All sanitation…












