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The negative impact of social media and electronics use
INDIANA – It is no secret that access to technology has grown exponentially in the last decade. The internet holds a vast amount of knowledge…
Obituary: Linda A. Parker
June 2, 1961 – December 28, 2024 Linda A. Parker, 63, of Bedford, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her…
Obituary: Etta R. Hall
May 16, 1937 – January 5, 2025 Etta R. Hall, 87, of Bedford, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Stonebridge…
Obituary John R. ‘Bob’ Sharr
January 7, 1927 – January 6, 2025 John R. ‘Bob’ Sharr, of Oolitic, passed away at 5:50 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Indiana…
4-H enrollment deadline fast approaching- January 15
LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County families are encouraged to enroll in Indiana 4-H for the 2025 year by January 15, 2025, to take full advantage…
Jackson County Water Rate: Public comments invited
JACKSON CO. – The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) invites public comments on Jackson County Water Utility’s pending rate request through Jan. 30,…
Nominations open for 2025 Hoosier Resilience Heroes
INDIANA – The Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) is calling for nominations for its 2025 Hoosier Resilience Heroes, an annual recognition honoring individuals across Indiana tackling…
Rumpke Services will not be picking up residential trash in Orleans this week due to hazardous roads
ORLEANS – Orleans Town officials have received notice that due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, Rumpke Services will NOT pick up any residential trash this…
Girl Scout Cookies to see price hike, S’mores and Toast-Yay retired
INDIANA – Starting this week, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) will roll out their annual cookie sales, with a new price increase and some…
Code/IT Academy offers beginner-level CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification; applications for the free training close February 4, 2025Â
BLOOMINGTON —Ivy Tech/The Mill announced that applications are open for a beginner-level course from Code/IT Academy. Code/IT is a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers…
