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Go Bloomington, Mobility options for a better commute, to begin promoting transportation alternatives to the single occupant vehicle
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is committed to sustainable transportation alternatives such as walking, biking, public transit, carpooling, vanpooling, micro-mobility, and telecommuting. The goal…
Mitchell Mayor swears in new officer Josh Turner
MITCHELL – On Tuesday, Mitchell Mayor JD England swore in the Mitchell Police Department’s newest officer Josh Turner. Josh’s daughter and parents attended the swear-in…
The Bedford City Historic Review Board will meet on Tuesday, September 6th
BEDFORD – The Bedford City Historic Review Board has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m. at the City Concourse Building located at…
JAG Indiana students earn more than $24 million in scholarships
INDIANA – The Indiana chapter of Jobs for America’s Graduates announced today that this year’s graduating class earned more than $24,300,000 in scholarship money. Recipients included students…
Man arrested for rape and furnishing alcohol to IU student who died
BLOOMINGTON — Authorities in Monroe County arrested Eric Montgomery on charges of rape and furnishing alcohol to a minor after investigating the death of 20-year-old…
Lehigh Hanson receives U.S. DOE Funding for FEED study of carbon capture project at its new Lehigh Cement Plant in Mitchell
MITCHELL – Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received approximately $3.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office…
Oolitic Marshal provides monthly report during town council meeting
OOLITIC – Oolitic Town Marshal James Harrington gave the Oolitic Town Council his monthly report for June 27th until July 25th. The department will purchase…
Oolitic Town Council discusses town business during the council meeting
OOLITIC – Oolitic Town Clerk Annette Norrick informs council members of upcoming business. Board President Tangie Jenkins requested an update on the town’s health insurance…
Oolitic Town Council hears update on town’s stormwater project
OOLITIC – Monday, August 29th, the Oolitic Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Oolitic Town Hall. During the meeting,…
Fire destroys garage and contents
COLUMBUS – A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed a garage in downtown Columbus. According to Columbus Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 800 block…