Government
36,000-pound limestone obelisk and 50 roof flags approved for Lawrence County Courthouse ahead of America 250 Celebration
BEDFORD — Plans for a grand-scale celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) are officially underway in Lawrence County following a series of historic approvals by…
Seymour launches public survey to shape five-year parks master plan
SEYMOUR — The City of Seymour is inviting residents to shape the future of the local parks and recreation system. Local officials have officially launched…
Gov. Mike Braun visits communities across Indiana, highlighting affordability and public safety
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week to meet with local leaders and Hoosiers working to strengthen public safety, grow local economies, and…
City of Bloomington offers incentives for homeowners investing in solar and energy efficiency
BLOOMINGTON – Applications are now open for the 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP), a rebate program that supports Bloomington homeowners who install clean…
Give your mailbox a spring makeover: The United States Postal Service celebrates National Mailbox Improvement WeekÂ
INDIANA — The United States Postal Service (USPS) is asking Americans to add one more chore to their spring cleaning checklists this week: giving their…
Attorney General Todd Rokita calls on race fans to raise the red flag on human trafficking ahead of the 110th Indianapolis 500
INDIANA – As the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 approaches, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Hoosiers and visitors to stay alert for…
USDA is now accepting applications for Rural Businesses and Community Development Projects
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it is making $27.7 million in grants available through the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG). This…
FDA releases guide to outsmart poison ivy and other toxic plants this summer
INDIANA — As warmer weather drives millions of Americans outdoors, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a comprehensive safety consumer update to…
The Monroe County Board of Health will meet on Thursday
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Board of Health has issued a public notice for its upcoming regularly scheduled meeting this week. The board will convene…
Up to $100,000 available from IDEM Community Recycling Grant Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and…
