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2025 Mini Miss Persimmon Festival Queen and Court announced
MITCHELL — The 2025 Persimmon Festival officially welcomed its newest royalty Monday night as the Mini Miss Persimmon Festival Pageant crowned its winners on the…
Persimmon Festival Wednesday offers art, food, and gospel music
MITCHELL — On Wednesday at the Persimmon Festival, a full slate of activities is set to deliver a diverse range of experiences, from morning art…
Springville man arrested for intimidation, Emergency Detention Order
SPRINGVILLE – A Springville man is facing a felony charge of intimidation after he allegedly threatened his father with a two-by-four. The incident, which highlights…
Fall festivities abound at Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is set for a weekend of autumn fun, with a special Youth Day, an abundance of pumpkins, and…
Nomad Drifter passes through Bedford on walk from Minnesota to Key West
BEDFORD — A man with a restless soul and a sturdy pair of shoes passed quietly through Bedford this week, pausing at IGA for ice…
Bloomington residents invited to help shape parks’ future
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to a hands-on workshop to help develop its five-year master plan. The interactive,…
The Language of the Internet: What Indiana and America are searching for in 2025
INDIANA – An analysis of Google search data for 2025 shows a striking overlap in the slang words most searched for in Indiana and across…
Oolitic man charged with vehicle theft after refusing to return mother’s car
OOLITIC – An Oolitic man is facing charges of motor vehicle theft after allegedly taking his mother’s car without permission and refusing to return it….
Private insurance failing families in child mental health crisis, new survey finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new national survey reveals that families are struggling to access mental healthcare for their children, with private insurance often posing greater…
Childlessness on the rise for younger women, new data reveals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey Fertility Supplement shows a significant increase in the percentage of childless…
