Rare flesh-eating parasite detected in U.S. for first time in years

MARYLAND — Health officials have confirmed the first travel-associated human case of the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite—in the United States in several years. The…

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Bloomington Chamber’s 110th Annual Meeting & Community Awards set for September 11

BLOOMINGTON — The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce will mark its 110th Annual Meeting & Community Awards, presented by Old National Bank, on Thursday, Sept….

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Bedford issues trash pickup reminder to residents

BEDFORD — The City of Bedford is reminding residents to follow proper placement guidelines for trash toters to help sanitation crews work efficiently and keep…

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Spotlight on adoptable animals during Labor of Love event

BLOOMINGTON— The City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control is shining a spotlight on one of its most social residents, Jeremiah, a year-and-a-half-old dog hoping…

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Oolitic Town Council raises temporary worker pay in special session

OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council voted Wednesday to raise wages for temporary and part-time laborers, approving an increase from $10 to $12 per hour….

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City of Bloomington Animal Shelter announces matching fundraiser to help animals in need

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Animal Shelter is holding a special community fundraiser from September 1 through September 21. Dubbed “Double the Love,” it…

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Lawrence County Council to hold executive session on August 28

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has announced it will hold an executive session on August 28, 2025, immediately following its scheduled budget hearing. The…

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2025 Indiana Grown Farmers Market Challenge winner announced

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Grown announced the winner of Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge as Franklin Farmers Market in Franklin, Indiana. This was the third year…

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Indiana 211 to Host Final University Session on Wednesday

INDIANA — The final session of Indiana 211 University is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, at 10 a.m. (EDT). The webinar series, which provides continuing…

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Encouraging cancer research grant programs launching this year

STATEHOUSE – Indiana passed a law this year to launch grant programs for pediatric and breast cancer research. Join State Reps. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) and Julie Olthoff…

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