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USDA issues urgent warning: Stop washing raw chicken to prevent bacterial spread
INDIANA — Federal health officials are renewing a critical safety plea to home cooks: stop washing raw poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) explicitly…
INDOT announces major shift to browser-based contract bidding process
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a significant modernization of its contract bidding process, moving away from standalone software in favor…
Forest Service announces additional 2026 Fee‑Free Day on June 6
INDIANA – The U.S. Forest Service today announced an additional 2026 recreation fee-free day on Saturday, June 6, in celebration of National Trails Day, providing…
Trump Administration threatens to withhold Medicaid funds over fraud compliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has issued a nationwide ultimatum, threatening to withhold Medicaid funding from all 50 states that fail to demonstrate strict…
Banks, Hickenlooper introduce bill to modernize medical device labeling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Col.) introduced the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act. This bill would let patients access their medical device labels…
Springville Community Academy seeking new board member
SPRINGVILLE — Springville Community Academy (SCA) has officially opened applications to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. The academy is looking for a…
Gov. Braun protects Hoosier foster care youth, Indiana families
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday signed an executive order directing the Indiana Department of Child Services to preserve federal earned benefits for eligible youth in…
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market to feature local beef, live performances, and city outreach
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market (BCFM) continues its summer season this Saturday with a full lineup of local vendors, live entertainment, and opportunities…
Free rides from TASC and shuttle services make attending the 2026 WBIW Senior Fair a breeze
BEDFORD — Attending the 2026 WBIW Senior Fair presented by Vertical Home Health remains as easy and accessible as ever, with specialized transportation services once…
‘Stirring Up Great Futures’ serves up big success for Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County
BEDFORD — The inaugural “Stirring Up Great Futures” fundraiser hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County proved to be a recipe for…
