SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom Crew immortalized on new USPS Forever Stamps

INDIANA – In a whimsical twist that might surprise residents of a pineapple under the sea, SpongeBob SquarePants and his aquatic friends are now featured…

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Altrusa International of Bedford continues community support, welcomes new faces

BEDFORD – Altrusa International of Bedford, Inc. held its July meeting at the Southland Church of Christ Annex, reaffirming its dedication to local initiatives and…

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ILEARN: Math proficiency continues to increase across all grade levels; English/Language Arts proficiency remains flat year-over-year

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented results from the spring 2025 administration of the Indiana Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN). Results show that math…

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“The Greatest Value of Summer” returns to the Indiana State Fair with sweet deals

INDIANAPOLIS – Get ready to experience “The Greatest Value of Summer” as the Indiana State Fair announces an array of fresh discounts and can’t-miss offers…

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Police Log: July 16, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 15 Incidents – July 15 Incidents – July 14 Accidents – July 15 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Virginia man charged with rape following Tinder meet-up in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – A Fairfax, Virginia, man is facing rape charges in Bloomington following an alleged assault after a Tinder meet-up. Atajan Muhatdinov, 32, has been…

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Oakland City University Men’s Tennis named River States Conference Team of Character

OAKLAND CITY – The Oakland City University Men’s Tennis team has been named the 2024–2025 River States Conference (RSC) Team of Character, an honor awarded…

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Applications open for Bloomington women in leadership steering committee

BLOOMINGTON – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with its Bloomington Women in Leadership (BWIL) group, is currently seeking applications for its Steering…

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Local businessman Jerry Ford arrested, held without bond on domestic battery charges in Florida

CITRUS COUNTY, FL – Jerry Wayne Ford, a local Lawrence County businessman, was arrested in Citrus County, Florida, on July 4 at approximately 10:27 p.m….

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Nominations open for Bloomington Chamber’s 2025 Educator of the Year Awards

BLOOMINGTON – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious 2025 Educator of the…

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