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Rumpke shares holiday disposal reminders, collection schedule
MEDORA – For local waste and recycling companies like Rumpke, December is the unofficial season for trash, as Americans throw away 25 percent more material during…
Sign up for Monroe Lake’s Winter Wander Hikes for 2026 here
MONROE LAKE – The Wander Series offers off-trail hiking through lesser-known, backcountry, or normally off-limits areas around Monroe Lake. Wander Hikes are guided, but there…
Nominations open for Bloomington’s annual women’s awards
BLOOMINGTON – The Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for its 2026 annual awards, honoring local women and girls who are…
Attorneys General Rokita, Hilgers, and six others issue statement regarding executive order directing rescheduling of marijuana
INDIANA – Since before President Trump took office, many of us—the Attorneys General of Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming—have argued against…
North Vernon man arrested for felony possession of child sex abuse material following search warrant
JENNINGS COUNTY – On December 16, 2025, the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant on a residence on County…
Indiana Medicaid forecast projects over $465 million in state savings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has released its updated December 2025 Medicaid forecast, showing a reduction in the state’s General…
Orange County 4-H to host volunteer kick-off dinner Jan. 12
PAOLI — Orange County 4-H will kick off the 2026 season with a Volunteer Kick-Off Dinner on Monday, Jan. 12, inviting current and prospective volunteers…
WBIW announces week 3 winners in Christmas Card Cash giveaway
BEDFORD — WBIW announced the Week 3 results of its annual Christmas Card Cash giveaway, with a total of 283 cards received heading into the…
Alabama residents arrested in multi-state Home Depot theft ring
JASPER — A suspicious social media post has led to the dismantling of an organized retail theft operation spanning several states. Jasper Police arrested Rajean…
Free Purdue Extension walking program encourages healthier habits in the new year
PAOLI — Residents looking to improve their health in the new year without a major time commitment are invited to take part in a free,…
