Avah Cooper crowned the 2022 Persimmon Festival Junior Miss Queen

MITCHELL – Avah Cooper was named the 2022 Persimmon Festival Junior Miss Queen and Miss Congeniality Monday night, following tough competition through the weekend. Avah…

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Laney Wilder crowned 2022 Persimmon Festival Little Miss Queen

MITCHELL – Laney Wilder was crowned the 2022 Persimmon Festival Little Miss Queen Monday night. Feeling good and happy about her victory, Laney knows how…

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Alexandria Helton crowned the 2022 Persimmon Festival Mini Miss Queen

MITCHELL – Alexandria Helton was crowned the 2022 Persimmon Festival Mini Miss Queen Monday night. Not knowing what the outcome would be during the event,…

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Monroe County NOW, local organizations announce a $15,000 grant-funded, non-partisan voter registration effort on and off the IU campus

BLOOMINGTON – A coalition of Bloomington-based organizations will receive a grant worth $15,000 to fund voter registration and turnout programs across Monroe County and on…

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Orleans Fall Town-wide Clean Sweep Week is October 3-8

ORLEANS – The Orleans Town Council has set October 3-8 as “Fall Town-Wide Clean Sweep Week,” and is encouraging all local residents to participate in…

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It’s Child Passenger Safety Week: Top tips to protect your children around cars

INDIANA – During September each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council work to raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety…

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Persimmon Festival Parade to cap off impressive week

MITCHELL – An impressive week of free entertainment, delicious food, and a downtown full of activities, displays, contests, and memories celebrating “75 Years of Persimmon…

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Snowy Beauty Forever Stamps’ first-day ceremony is Tuesday, Oct. 11th

GUILFORD, IN. — The United States Postal Service will hold a first-day ceremony for the Snowy Beauty Forever stamps on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at 11:00…

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Kathleen Row initiated into Altrusa International of Bedford

BEDFORD – Local community service club, Altrusa International of Bedford, Indiana Incorporated, recently initiated Kathleen Row into membership. She is a native of Minnesota, retired…

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Indiana housing market continues to cool for competitive 2021 sales; prices still outpacing pre-COVID growth trends

INDIANA – In contrast to higher-than-average summer temperatures across the state, Indiana’s housing market continued to cool in July. Sales of existing homes are expected…

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