Senator Banks introduces the College Employment Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Employment Accountability Act. This legislation ensures that federally funded colleges and universities comply with the Immigration…

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‘Honk’ if you love the Dogs! Small-town Orleans, on the strong shoulders of a close community, dreaming of Class A state title

“Well, I was born in a small town, and I live in a small town. Probably die in a small town. Oh, those small communities”…

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Obituary: Annette Faith Burton

July 26, 1952 – March 24, 2025 Annette Faith Burton, 72, of Mitchell, formally of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on March24, 2025,…

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Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals approves firearm repair business permit

BEDFORD— The Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a special exception permit for a resident in the 1000 block of N…

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Orleans High Senior designs official 2025 Dogwood Festival logo

ORLEANS – The Orleans Dogwood Festival has unveiled its official logo for 2025, designed by Brooke Walters, a talented senior at Orleans High School. Brooke,…

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Orleans Dogwood Parade accepting entries: “Dogwoods Thrive in 2025” theme announced

ORLEANS– Get ready to celebrate spring in style! Entries are now being accepted for the 55th Annual Orleans Dogwood Parade, a cherished community tradition set…

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New operating hours for Forest Service Offices

BEDFORD – Hoosier National Forest offices in Bedford and Tell City will have new operating hours and days starting the week of March 30, 2025….

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Obituary: Erica Lea Lewis

August 9, 1980 – March 23, 2025 Erica Lea Lewis, 44, of Bloomington, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born August…

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Ivy Tech Bloomington launches first evening nursing program, applications open

BLOOMINGTON—Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is accepting applications for the evening Transition to ASN/RN program beginning with the fall semester on August 25, 2025. The transition program helps…

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Parkview Elementary to host Parkview Carnival fundraiser on April 25

BEDFORD— Parkview Elementary School will host a fundraising carnival at 1701 Brian Lane Way on Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event…

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