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You will now be taxed on your PayPal and Venmo payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New changes to tax regulations mean that more users of popular payment apps like PayPal and Venmo could be required to report…
Bloomington man charged with murder in fatal fentanyl overdose
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man has been charged with murder after a woman died from a fatal fentanyl overdose in June. Seth G. Svenson, 46,…
Martin County Sheriff’s Department seeks ‘Armed and Dangerous’ man
MARTIN CO. — The Martin County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to locate a man they consider to be armed and dangerous. The…
Fatal head-on crash on State Road 45 leaves one dead
GREENE CO. — A head-on collision on North State Road 45 near mile marker 27 resulted in a fatality on Friday, August 8, at approximately…
Lawrence County Council cancels Special LIT Meeting scheduled for Monday
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Council has announced the cancellation of a special meeting regarding the Local Income Tax (LIT), which was initially scheduled for Monday,…
Salem man arrested for battery and neglect of an infant child
SALEM– A Washington County man was arrested Thursday after an Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into alleged child battery. On August 4, 2025, the Salem…
The Bedford Planning Commission meets Aug. 12 at the City Concourse
BEDFORD- The Bedford Planning Commission will conduct a regular meeting on August 12 at the City Concourse, 1402 H Street, at 4:00 p.m. You can…
SSA expands phone service capabilities following employee feedback
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration has implemented a nationwide system update aimed at improving customer service for callers, following suggestions from front-line employees. Commissioner…
City of Bloomington releases impact-driven budget plan centered on essential services in a tighter fiscal climate
BLOOMINGTON– The Thomson administration has released the proposed 2026 City of Bloomington budget, shaped by both a new state law and a new approach to…
Hoosier rock band LYSERGiC will ignite the stage at the Mitchell Opera House Aug. 16
MITCHELL — The Indiana-based rock band LYSERGiC will perform live at the Mitchell Opera House on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, with the show starting at…
