America’s next coin casualty: Soaring metal prices put the costly nickel on notice

NATIONAL — The American penny is officially history. After decades of debate, the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last pennies, finally conceding to soaring…

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The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program is now open for applications

INDIANA – The Recovery Housing Program provides funds to assist rural communities and their non-profit partners, if applicable, to establish or expand transitional recovery housing…

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Full November SNAP benefits now available for eligible Hoosiers

INDIANA — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced that it has begun issuing the full monthly benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

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The Lawrence County Comissioners will meet Nov. 18, see the agenda here

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, November 18, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is…

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Association of Equipment Manufacturers launches “The Makers” campaign, spotlighting US equipment manufacturing workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has launched a new campaign, “The Makers,” to shine a light on the 2.3 million Americans…

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FSSA announces major reform for autism therapy in Indiana to ensure quality and sustainability

INDIANA – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced a comprehensive set of recommendations from its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Working Group,…

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Monroe County Democrats seek delegates for 2026 State Convention

BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Democratic Party has announced its search for active Democrats to serve as delegates to the 2026 Indiana Democratic State Convention. This…

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FSSA announces end of MDwise participation in Indiana Medicaid Programs

INDIANA— The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced that MDwise will no longer serve as a managed care health plan for Indiana Medicaid’s…

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City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation earns national accreditation

BLOOMINGTON – At the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) annual conference Sept. 15 in Orlando, Fla., the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department officially received re-accreditation…

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U.S. Mint stops production of the penny after 238 years

PHILADELPHIA, PA – After 238 years, the final one-cent coin was minted this afternoon at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, formalizing the end of the…

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