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First-Class Stamp prices to jump to 82 cents this Sunday as USPS battles mounting deficits
INDIANA — Sending a letter is about to get a bit more expensive. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will officially…
WFIU brings ‘Jazz in July’ to Columbus with a free outdoor concert at Library Plaza
COLUMBUS — Regional public radio station WFIU will celebrate summer, community, and American musical heritage on Friday, July 17, when it hosts its annual Jazz…
City of Bloomington seeks input on parking payment technology
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parking Services Division invites residents, visitors, downtown employees, and business owners to test two parking payment systems as the…
Navigating Social Security: Key factors for spouses deciding when to claim benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deciding when to claim Social Security retirement benefits remains one of the most critical financial choices facing older Americans, particularly for married…
Bloomington man arrested for OWI after clocked traveling 76 MPH on State Road 37
BEDFORD — A Bloomington man faces multiple operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges in Lawrence County after a traffic stop for excessive speeding uncovered a…
Trustees request wide input in search for next Purdue president
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue Board of Trustees has launched its search for the university’s next president and is encouraging broad input to help shape…
Blind Indiana veteran Lonnie Bedwell seeks history with North Pole expedition to complete Explorers Grand Slam
DUGGER — Indiana native and blind U.S. Navy veteran Lonnie Bedwell is embarking on a grueling ski expedition to the Geographic North Pole—a final, monumental…
Indiana State Fair unveils 2026 ‘Taste of the Fair’ lineup ahead of August opening
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair has officially announced its starting lineup of new culinary creations for the 2026 season, giving fairgoers their first look…
Indiana DNR opens 2026 Community and Urban Forestry Grant Applications
INDIANA — Local government units, park districts, and non-profit organizations across Indiana can now apply for state forestry grants aimed at expanding tree canopy, improving…
Play It Forward: Join the Bluejacket Block Fest at Mitchell City Park on July 25
MITCHELL – The Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun while supporting a lasting investment…
