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Volunteers needed for “Escape from Oz” community event in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic volunteers aged 16 and older to assist with its upcoming community event, “Escape from…
StoneGate Arts & Education Center announces “Beginning Excel II” course
BEDFORD – The StoneGate Arts & Education Center is pleased to announce an upcoming “Beginning Excel II” course, designed to expand participants’ skills and proficiency…
IU Health celebrates inaugural Dr. R. Kent Moseman Memorial Scholarship
BLOOMINGTON – At 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, friends, colleagues, family, and loved ones gathered at the IU Health Bloomington Chapel to celebrate the…
Stolen motorcycle recovered after police pursuit, Bedford man arrested
LAWRENCE CO. – Jayden D. Thomas, 20, of Bedford, was arrested on May 24, 2025, after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and leading police on a…
Attempted kidnapping reported at Bloomington movie theater, man detained
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have reported an attempted kidnapping that occurred Friday evening at the AMC movie theater located on West Third Street. A 7-year-old…
New slate of presidential appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Mitchell man behind bars after pushing woman during dispute over vehicle repairs
MITCHELL– A Mitchell man, Andrew J. Patton, 38, was arrested on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and is facing a preliminary charge of battery following an…
Senator Banks presents Purple Heart to Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Dennis L. Piercy
COLUMBIA CITY – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), an Afghanistan veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, presented the Purple Heart…
Chip seal operations planned on US 31 in Jackson and Scott Counties
JACKSON/SCOTT CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on US 31 in Jackson and Scott Counties on or after Thursday,…
