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Women’s Small Business Month: Angie Turner puts community at the heart of Thomas Insurance Services
BEDFORD — For Angie Turner, running a small business is about more than insurance policies and paperwork. It is about knowing the people who walk…
Bedford Planning Commission to review plat vacation, minor subdivisions at Tuesday meeting
BEDFORD — The Bedford Planning Commission is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The session will…
Gas prices are 32 cents higher per gallon than a month ago
INDIANA – Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 17.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
Bloomington man identified, charged with murder in fatal shooting
BLOOMINGTON — A 23-year-old man has been identified and charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Bloomington Thursday night that left 24-year-old Noah Slinkard…
Bedford City Offices to close for Columbus Day
BEDFORD – City officials announced that all Bedford City Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.  TASC buses…
Major Milestone for Mitchell Schools: District secures transformative state grant to shape future of K-8 education
MITCHELL — Mitchell Community Schools has been awarded a Next Generation School Improvement Grant from the Indiana Department of Education, district officials announced. The four-year…
Iconic IU broadcaster Don Fischer set for star-studded Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County annual dinner
BEDFORD — Legendary radio broadcaster Don Fischer, renowned as the longtime “Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers,” will headline the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence…
Bloomington Police investigate Oct. 8 shooting on Illinois Street, suspect in custody
BLOOMINGTON – On October 8, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of N Illinois Street in reference to a reported…
Reps. Houchin and Brownley introduce National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month resolution
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced a resolution recognizing October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Observed annually…
City of Bloomington awards $54,859 to 31 local artists to advance creative careers
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, through the Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), has awarded $54,859 in Artistic Advancement Grants to 31 artists with a Bloomington-based…
