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Volunteers needed for “Weed Wrangles” to restore Bloomington wildlife habitat
November 25, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Local nature enthusiasts and community members are being called upon to dedicate a day to environmental stewardship during the upcoming Weed Wrangles – Invasive Plant Awareness ...
Harrison County to host one-day ServSafe food Manager Certification Training
November 25, 2025
CORYDON — Food service workers looking to strengthen their credentials and advance their careers will have an opportunity next month as Purdue Extension Harrison County partners with Harrison Count...
Oolitic Town offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
November 25, 2025
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Hall, Utilities Office, and Street Department will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operations will resume...
Social Security and SSI Benefits to increase by 2.8% in 2026
November 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—More than 75 million Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will see their benefits increase by 2.8 percent in 2026. This Cost-of-Livin...
Indiana Department of Health recommends best practices for food safety during the holidays
November 25, 2025
INDIANA – As families and loved ones celebrate the season by coming together for holiday meals, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) reminds Hoosiers of food safety tips to prevent uninvited...
Bedford City offices to close for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2025
BEDFORD — City of Bedford offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, officials announced this week. The closure includes all munici...
Joe VanDeventer named Deputy Director of Public Works for City of Bloomington
November 25, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Public Works Director, Adam Wason, announced today that Joe VanDeventer has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the City of Bloomington Public Works Depa...
New research partnership takes aim at unstudied crisis: Dental debt in Indiana
November 25, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute (ICAPI) has announced a significant new partnership with the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health to conduct critical research on the burden ...
Festive Kick-Off: Bloomington Mayor Thomson invites community to Cocoa and Cookies before Canopy of Lights
November 24, 2025
BLOOMINGTON—Start your holiday season with a touch of warmth and sweetness! Mayor Kerry Thomson and Deputy Mayor Gretchen Knapp are inviting the community to a complimentary Cocoa and Cookies recep...
Klondike Community Housing Project to share major 2025 updates at French Lick Resort
November 24, 2025
FRENCH LICK — Residents interested in new housing opportunities connected to the French Lick Resort will have a chance to get key updates next week. The French Lick Resort and the Orange County Eco...