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Preventing child drownings: How to plan for the unexpected
INDIANA – Child drowning is a silent death. Unlike what is often depicted in movies, there is rarely any splashing, waving, or screaming to alert…
Monroe County librarian honored with statewide special achievement award for historical mapping project
BLOOMINGTON — A local librarian’s efforts to map the lives of 19th-century Indiana residents have earned statewide recognition. The Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) announced…
The invention of modern sandpaper and how to research historic patents
INDIANA – This week marks a major milestone in industrial history. In June of 1834, the very first mechanized process for manufacturing sandpaper was officially…
Mills Pool opens June 19 following spring repairs
BLOOMINGTON – Parks and Recreation will open Mills Pool, 1100 W. 14th St., on June 19, after stabilizing a significant leak discovered during preseason preparations….
LSC launches new tool to expand legal aid access for veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has released a new toolkit to help legal services providers, volunteer attorneys, and community partners expand veterans’ access to…
Colts’ ‘Blue’ named NFL Mascot of the Year for fifth time
INDIANA — For the second consecutive year, the Indianapolis Colts’ lovable, trouble-making horse, Blue, has been officially crowned the NFL Mascot of the Year. The…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County honors the life and legacy of Victor Makximenko
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County has dedicated its latest “Inside the Club” newsletter to honoring the life, achievements, and lasting…
Grants available to boost Indiana’s recycling economy
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced today that grant funding is now available for recycling projects through the Recycling Market Development…
Filing deadline is Thursday for Lawrence County School Boards under new Indiana party affiliation law
LAWRENCE COUNTY — School board races across Indiana will look significantly different on the ballot this November following a major shift in state election laws….
Inaugural SixSigmaIndy Workforce Summit to Address Indiana’s Talent and Retention Challenges
INDIANA — As employers, educators, and community organizations grapple with an increasingly volatile labor market, a solutions-focused conference is coming to the state capital to…
