FAREWELL, BILLY RAINES

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Billy Raines was an independent individual, a somewhat solitary soul. Though Paul Anka’s song “My Way” automatically fosters an image of…

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IU Police Capt. and husband arrested on theft and fraud charges

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University Police Captain Christopher Carl Collins was arrested Thursday after police say he stole from a medical device company. “IUPD learned of…

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Male attempts to steal a tractor after abandoning a stolen vehicle

MCCORDSVILLE – A McCordsville man was arrested Friday, May 31, after attempting to steal a tractor in Columbus. At 6:52 p.m., Central dispatch received a…

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Two flee from police arrested on drug charges

COLUMBUS — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people on charges of narcotic drug charges and driving with a suspended license after they fled…

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Local Community Action Agencies are here to help those who need it

INDIANA- Community Action Agencies (CAAs) are local, private and public non-profit organizations that promote self-sufficiency and work to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty….

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Indiana State Police accepting applications for Chief Financial Officer

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Chief Financial Officer position at its General Headquarters in Indianapolis.  The Chief Financial Officer will…

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The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s foundation, The Success School, seeks nominations for the 2024 Educator of the Year Awards

BLOOMINGTON- The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation, The Success School, seeks nominations for the Educator of the Year Awards to be held this year, at…

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The Bloomington Common Council will meet June 5, agenda released

BLOOMINGTON- The Bloomington Common Council will meet Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), Showers Building, 401 N. Morton Street. The…

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Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce named semi-finalist for ICEA 2024 Chamber of the Year and Innovation Excellence Awards

BLOOMINGTON– The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its selection as a semi-finalist for the Indiana Chamber Executive Association (ICEA) 2024 Chamber…

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UPDATE: State Road 56 closure west of Scottsburg postponed

SCOTT/WASHINGTON COUNTY— The planned closure on State Road 56 west of Scottsburg has been postponed. The closure was previously scheduled to begin as soon as…

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