Government
City of Bloomington opens applications for 2025 Downtown Outreach Grants to support opioid crisis response
BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for the 2025 Downtown Outreach (DTO) grants, funded through Opioid Restricted Settlement Funding. These grants support local nonprofit organizations…
Social Security provides update about its death records
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Social Security announced today that more than three million deaths are reported to the Social Security Administration annually and explained that the…
Lawrence County Highway Superintendent expresses gratitude for community’s resilience following storm
LAWRENCE CO. – In the wake of Saturday’s severe storm, Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder expressed his heartfelt appreciation to residents, volunteers, and emergency…
Dignitary Discussion to feature Senator Todd Young
BLOOMINGTON – On Tuesday, April 15th, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Cook Medical, and Indiana University present Dignitary Discussions with U.S. Sen. Todd Young. Senator…
Former State Senator Karen Tallian elected to lead Indiana Democratic Party
INDIANA—The Indiana Democratic Party State Central Committee reported that Former State Senator Karen Tallian was elected party chair for the next four years. Here is…
City of Bedford to conduct tornado siren test today at noon following storm concerns
BEDFORD—Officials have announced that the City of Bedford will conduct a tornado siren test at noon today. This test comes after reports that some sirens may…
Lawrence County faces $1.8M payroll deficit, discusses cuts to county positions and benefits
LAWRENCE COUNTY— The Lawrence County Council is facing a difficult financial challenge as it works to trim approximately $1.8 million from the county payroll due…
City of Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet March 20 at Hauck House
BEDFORD- The City of Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet March 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hauck House Commons Room, 1305 K…
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson issues statement on annexation
BLOOMINGTON– Today, Mayor Kerry Thomson issued the following statement regarding the City of Bloomington’s annexation efforts and its intended petition to the Indiana Supreme Court:…
Correcting the record about Social Security direct deposit and telephone Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recent reports that Social Security plans to eliminate telephone services are inaccurate. SSA is increasing its protection for America’s seniors and other…
