Heidelberg Materials finalizes contract to begin carbon capture project at Mitchell Cement Plant

MITCHELL – Five months after Heidelberg Materials North America announced it would receive up to $500 million in federal funds to build a carbon capture…

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Former Jackson County auditor accused of theft, fraud reaches plea deal

BROWNSTOWN — Staci Eglen, a former Jackson County Auditor accused of embezzling over $18,000 in county funds, has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors that…

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SNAP benefits set for October increase

INDIANA – For those benefiting from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced updated maximum benefit levels…

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ICAC task force arrests French Lick man

ORANGE COUNTY– A Cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a French Lick, Indiana, man for…

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North Vernon woman arrested for fraud and theft of over $10,000

SEYMOUR—On August 13, 2024, patrol officers with the Seymour Police Department received a call from Ready House LLC, a project management and maintenance company out…

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Bloomington Common Council will meet September 4

BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Common Council will meet on Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), Showers Building, 401 N. Morton Street. The…

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Man faces federal charges, accused of assaulting police inside U.S. Capitol during January 6 riots

MARTIN CO. – An Indiana man, Nicholas Scott Ingram Hofer, 34, was arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol…

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Monroe County Commissioners again nix housing project

BLOOMINGTON – Monroe County commissioners have again rejected a proposed housing development in the Clear Creek area. Commissioner Lee Jones suggested that Bloomington could address…

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City of Bedford Fall Clean Sweep is September 23-27

BEDFORD – The City of Bedford Fall Clean Sweep is scheduled for September 23-27. Residential items such as old tires (a limited amount), appliances, construction…

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Two Washington residents facing charges of child neglect causing bodily injury

WASHINGTON – A Washington couple is facing charges of child neglect. The Washington Police Department officers arrested Livensone Boucher, 42, and Denise Boucher, 38, on…

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