Unsolicited Seeds Could Wreak Havoc On Agriculture, Residents Urged To Mail Them To USDA

(UNDATED) – People across the country are receiving unsolicited packages of unidentified seeds in the mail that seem to be coming from China. The Office…

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Hoosier National Forest Employee Earns National Certification

(BEDFORD) – Travis Swaim recently completed the USDA Forest Service’s National Advanced Silviculture Program (NASP) and earned his silviculture certification. Swaim has a master’s degree…

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Bloomington Mayor Joins City Leaders To Discuss Actions Toward Racial Equity As Community Recovers Forward

(BLOOMINGTON) – Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton’s Recover Forward initiative seeks to rebuild the community in a more permanently equitable way as it recovers from the…

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Leaf Collection Survey Part Of Innovation Pilot To Improve City Service Delivery

(BLOOMINGTON) – The City of Bloomington is currently conducting a survey about the annual leaf collection program.  Through Monday, August 3, residents are asked to…

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Indiana Department Of Insurance Recommends Making Sure Your College-Bound Student Has The Insurance Coverage Needed While Away At School

(UNDATED) – Many Indiana colleges and universities will be starting classes soon. While your focus may be on your child’s health and safety during these…

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Former Gov. Joseph Kernan Dies

(SOUTH BEND) – Joseph E. Kernan, Indiana’s 48th governor, died Wednesday morning following a long illness. He was 74 years old. He served in the U.S….

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Rep. Jim Banks Asking Officials To Investigate Mysterious Packages Of Seeds From China

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Rep. Jim Banks is asking officials to investigate mysterious packages shipped from China containing unknown seeds. On Monday, the Office of Indiana State Chemist…

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Division Of Water Floodplain Mapping Webpage Updated

(UNDATED) – The Division of Water Floodplain Mapping has updated the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. The July 2020 update of the Best Available…

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Changes In Place At Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market

(BLOOMINGTON) – With the recent mask mandate in place and students starting to return to Bloomington, there are a lot of changes in progress at…

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August 29th Event To Honor Veterans Of WWII

(BEDFORD) – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved Veterans Service Officer Brad Bough’s request to host an event on August 29, 2020, to mark the 75th…

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