FEMA delivers additional $56.5 million to help fire departments and other first responder organizations in Region 5

CHICAGO â€“ This week, FEMA awarded more than $56.5 million in grant funding to fire departments, first responder organizations, and other institutions focused on firefighter safety…

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Purdue 1 essay competition invites Indiana fifth graders to imagine the future in space exploration

WEST LAFAYETTE — Indiana fifth graders will have an opportunity to send their ideas to new heights through a statewide essay competition connected to Purdue 1,…

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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County receives $5,000 Rachael Ray Grant

LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County has been selected as one of only 13 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide to…

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Lawrence County Highway Department seeking maintenance and operations crew member

BEDFORD — As local officials continue prioritizing the safety, accessibility, and overall upkeep of regional infrastructure, the Lawrence County Highway Department has announced an immediate…

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Governor Braun advances more housing options for Hoosier families; wins award for action on affordable housing

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun is advancing housing development across Indiana through the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0, with three major projects that…

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NLCS Board schedules public hearing, work session, and executive meeting for October

BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Board of Trustees has announced a series of upcoming public and executive meetings scheduled for early October…

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College Avenue and Walnut Street Corridor Study heads to Transportation Commission for long-Term planning review

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s College and Walnut Corridor Study will begin its formal public review process when it is presented to the Bloomington…

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VA directs $112M to community organizations to combat veteran suicide

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $111.9 million in grants to 191 community organizations across the country, expanding nationwide efforts to…

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City of Bloomington proposes $17M plan to revamp local parks: Community input requested

BLOOMINGTON – The Parks and Recreation Department has unveiled a comprehensive $17 million investment plan to address urgent deferred maintenance across the city’s parks, trails,…

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Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions

INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.  Appointments:Indiana Charter School Board Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission Early…

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