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Special Forces Veteran Greg Stube to headline Boys & Girls Club Dinner and Auction
October 16, 2025
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County has announced that this year’s Dinner & Auction will feature Greg Stube, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, author, and nationally recogni...
Indiana University is home to nation’s largest living alumni community
October 16, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University (IU) has reached a historic milestone, announcing that it is now home to the largest living alumni community in the country, with over 805,000 graduates worldwide. ...
French Lick Resort unveils major expansion with historic restoration and new golf course
October 16, 2025
FRENCH LICK — French Lick Resort is significantly expanding its recreational offerings by restoring a century-old landmark and debuting a unique new short-format golf course. The developments, root...
Bloomington earns two-year Bird Town Recertification from Indiana Audubon
October 16, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana Audubon has recertified Bloomington as a Bird Town Indiana community, recognizing ongoing investments by Monroe County, the City of Bloomington, and conservation partners...
Water meter maintenance underway in Bedford outlying areas
October 16, 2025
BEDFORD— Bedford City Utilities and Master Meter employees have launched a maintenance project to complete water meter register updates in several outlying areas of the city, effective October 16, ...
Orleans residents urged to complete wastewater survey for critical grant application
October 16, 2025
ORLEANS — Residents of Orleans are being strongly reminded of the importance of completing a brief wastewater survey being conducted by the Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission. The town needs w...
Medicare Open Enrollment is here: Compare plans now to avoid higher costs in 2026
October 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is officially underway, running now through December 7. All current Medicare beneficiaries are urged to review their coverage optio...
Indivisible South Central Indiana to host general meeting with Monroe County Democratic Chair
October 16, 2025
ELLETTSVILLE — Indivisible South Central Indiana (ISCI) will hold its October General Meeting featuring Chrissie Geels, Chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party, as the guest speaker. The mee...
State Soil Conservation Board meeting is Oct. 21
October 16, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to Noon ET at the Indiana Soybean Alliance at 8425 Keystone Crossing, Ste. 200, in Indianapolis...
New Report: Social media driving ‘Viral Injury Epidemic’ in youth mental health
October 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis on an unprecedented scale, according to a new white paper titled “The Viral Injury Epidemic.” The report lays bar...