Shop the Square this holiday season in Bedford

BEDFORD — It’s officially shopping season downtown, and there’s no better time to support the small businesses that make Bedford feel like home. Local boutiques,…

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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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Hands-on career training opportunities coming to Bedford in 2026

BEDFORD — For those ready to build a career in the trades, the North Lawrence Career Center is offering two powerful training opportunities this winter…

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AI is learning our seasonal moods — But can technology really understand Seasonal Affective Disorder

INDIANA – As winter draws in, AI tools are being trained to predict when our mood might drop. From smartwatches that track sleep and daylight…

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Bob Lee: A life of service, sound and sail

BEDFORD – The gentle quiet that settled over Bedford, Indiana, on November 11, 2025, was a strange counterpart to the vibrant life that Robert ‘Bob’…

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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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ISP First Sergeant retires after 34 years in law enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS – First Sergeant Todd Harless has announced his retirement from the Indiana State Police, marking the end of a 34-year law enforcement career. First…

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Houchin statement on passage of continuing resolution to fund the government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate’s Continuing Resolution to fund the government: “Tonight, thanks to…

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House passes spending bill, ending longest-ever government shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a spending package, sending the legislation to President Trump’s desk for his signature, ending…

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VFW to host Veterans Day Dinner in Oolitic

OOLITIC — The Oolitic Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1686 will host its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 15, from noon to 3…

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