Dig In for a Cause: Spaghetti on the Square THIS Saturday to Benefit Men’s Warming Shelter

If you haven’t heard about Spaghetti on the Square, you must have noodles in your ears! This beloved community tradition is back this Saturday, September…

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Orleans announces Town-Wide Fall Clean Sweep

ORLEANS – The Orleans Town Council has scheduled its annual Fall Town-Wide Clean Sweep for October 6-11, encouraging all residents to participate in preparing the…

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Monroe County Democrats seek volunteers for Stinesville Stone Quarry Festival

STINESVILLE – As the summer wraps up, the Monroe County Democrats are inviting community members to volunteer at their booth during the annual Stinesville Stone…

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The last Tuesday Bloomington Farmer’s Market at Hopewell Commons is September 30

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is wrapping up its Tuesday Market season. The final market of the year will take place on Tuesday, September…

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2025 Mini Miss Persimmon Festival Queen and Court announced

MITCHELL — The 2025 Persimmon Festival officially welcomed its newest royalty Monday night as the Mini Miss Persimmon Festival Pageant crowned its winners on the…

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Persimmon Festival Wednesday offers art, food, and gospel music

MITCHELL — On Wednesday at the Persimmon Festival, a full slate of activities is set to deliver a diverse range of experiences, from morning art…

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Fall festivities abound at Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is set for a weekend of autumn fun, with a special Youth Day, an abundance of pumpkins, and…

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Nomad Drifter passes through Bedford on walk from Minnesota to Key West

BEDFORD — A man with a restless soul and a sturdy pair of shoes passed quietly through Bedford this week, pausing at IGA for ice…

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Monroe County Master Gardeners to host Fall Fling Sept. 27

BLOOMINGTON — Gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone eager to bring more life to their landscapes are invited to the Fall Fling on Saturday, September 27,…

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Community gathers for prayer for sick child

ORLEANS – The Orleans community is invited to a prayer gathering for Aben Westfall, a local boy who is seriously ill and has been in…

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