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Purdue Extension-Jackson County invites public to 4-H Open House
BROWNSTOWN – Purdue Extension-Jackson County is hosting a 4-H Open House on Tuesday, October 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Jackson County Courthouse. The event…
Orange County 4-H hosts Annual Kickoff Event
ORANGE CO.—The Orange County 4-H is inviting all youth in grades K-12 to attend its annual kickoff event on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 5…
Certain tobacco age-of-sale requirements go into effect today
INDIANA—Beginning September 30, retailers must verify with photo identification the age of anyone under 30 who is trying to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Previously,…
Helpful Supplemental Security Income changes reducing customer burden take effect today
WASHINGTON— Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in accordance with the law are effective today. The agency no…
City of Bloomington’s King Commission seeks nominees for Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award
BLOOMINGTON— The City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….
Calling all engineers and builders: Annual Pumpkin Launch Competition seeks talent to propel fall fun
BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Parks and Recreation needs creative builders, inventors, and engineers to build mechanical devices for the annual Bloomington Pumpkin Launch competition at the Monroe County…
Fall archery season for turkey opens October 1
INDIANA—Fall archery season for turkeys is open statewide from October 1 through October 27 and December 7 through January 5, 2025, so grab your equipment…
Orleans Fall Town-Wide Clean Sweep is this week
ORLEANS – The Orleans Town Council has announced that today, until October 5, is designated the “Fall Town-Wide Clean Sweep.” The council is encouraging all…
Temporary nighttime lane closures planned on I-65 in Jackson and Scott Counties
JACKSON/SCOTT CO. — Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to conduct temporary overnight right lane closures on northbound and southbound I-65 beginning on or after…
Ivy Tech Foundation honors Bill C. Brown as 2024 Benefactor of the Year
BLOOMINGTON— Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has named Bill C. Brown its 2024 Benefactor of the Year. Brown is one of 19 individuals across the…
