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City of Bloomington Utilities Service Board approves upgrades to drinking water plant
BLOOMINGTON—At its March 10 regular meeting, the Utilities Service Board approved a resolution to upgrade the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. As part of Mayor Thomson’s Transition…
Inflation slows, but concerns remain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Inflation saw a downturn in February, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 2.8% annually, down from 3% in January. Core inflation,…
Midwest Walleye Challenge returns April 1 – June 29
INDIANA – Anglers are invited to join the Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament from April 1 to June 29. This tournament allows anglers…
FCSIC board of directors votes to return excess funds to Farm Credit System banks
McLEAN, Va. – The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $76.6 million in excess insurance funds to…
Police Log: March 13, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 12 Incidents – March 12 Incidents – March 11 Accidents – March 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Senator Jim Banks introduces bill to speed up military procurement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Buying Faster than the Enemy Act. The bill aims to streamline the Department of Defense’s (DOD) acquisition…
Obituary: Georgia Geraldine Stewart
September 24, 1940 – March 11, 2025 Georgia ‘Gerry’ Geraldine (Bond) Stewart, 84, of Shoals, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 11,…
Obituary: Clarence Hall
October 18, 1921 – March 11, 2025 Clarence Hall, 103, of Bedford, passed away at 10:58 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Autumn Trace…
Lane closure announced for US 50 in Knox County
VINCENNES – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for US 50 in Knox County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, March 19, crews will…
Strengthening public safety by funding additional deputy prosecutors
STATEHOUSE – An Indiana House Republican agenda bill to strengthen public safety passed the House and now moves to the Senate. Indiana currently needs an…












