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Competition heats up as Bloomington prepares to crown its trivia champion

December 9, 2025

BLOOMINGTON — Local brainpower will be on full display again next year as Bloomington Parks and Recreation launches its 2026 citywide Trivia Series, culminating in a championship showdown on Decemb...

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Senator Banks greatful Indiana National Guard is in Washington, D.C.

December 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Saturday, approximately 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers arrived in Washington, D.C., to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission as part of President Trump’s “Make A...

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Senator Banks grateful Indiana National Guard is in Washington, D.C.

December 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Saturday, approximately 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers arrived in Washington, D.C., to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission as part of President Trump’s “Make A...

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New state law requires changes to Bloomington’s residential building permitting process

December 9, 2025

BLOOMINGTON – Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department will have a new permitting process for Class 2 structures and any accessory structures on l...

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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County announces Winter Break Camps for K–12 students

December 9, 2025

BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is expanding its holiday programming this year with Winter Break Camps offered through both the Teen Center and the main Club, giving families...

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FDA announces salad dressing recall: Thousands of gallons sold in 27 states may contain plastic

December 9, 2025

INDIANA – A massive recall is underway for thousands of gallons of salad dressings and condiments distributed across 27 states, including Indiana, and one international location due to potenti...

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Seymour to host public meeting on O’Brien Street Reconstruction Phase 1

December 9, 2025

SEYMOUR — The City of Seymour will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, to discuss Phase 1 of the upcoming O’Brien Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting will take place fr...

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Jason Flickner named executive director of Indiana Forest Alliance

December 9, 2025

BLOOMINGTON — The Board of Directors of the Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) announces the hiring of its new Executive Director, Jason Flickner. Jason Flickner Flickner brings a wealth of environ...

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Statedwide Silver Alert declared for missing Morgan County man

December 9, 2025

INDIANA – A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a missing Morgan County man. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of William Duncan, a 79-year-old...

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Property Transfers: December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025

Filed December 8: Andrew Millard to Reyna Rental LLC, 1323 5th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $90,000 Christine J. and Candace S. Stedman to Ellen Robertson, 1702 Valley View Drive, Bedford, IN, ...