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JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · TEXAS ROADHOUSE REOPENS AT NEW LOCATION IN SOUTHERN INDIANA · GIRLS ROCK BLOOMINGTON DOWNSIZES · NEW MOM TURNS SEARCH FOR FRIENDSHIP INTO GROWING COMMUNITY FOR NORTHWEST INDIANA MOTHERS · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · WEST CENTRAL INDIANA HOUSING CONFERENCE SET FOR DEC. 10 IN TERRE HAUTE · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · INDIANA’S LINCOLN PARTY OUTLINES PATH FORWARD FOLLOWING TUESDAY’S ELECTIONS · MAY WINS! · KOCH NAMED SENATE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · BEN FRANKLIN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND WEEKEND OF SAVINGS · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES SET FOR DECEMBER 6 TO SUPPORT LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · COOKIE DECORATING WITH MRS. CLAUS RETURNS TO SPRING MILL INN · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · ROAD CLOSURE PLANNED FOR STATE ROAD 145 IN DUBOIS COUNTY · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · TEAMSTERS SAY THEY’VE ORGANIZED AMAZON EMPLOYEES IN INDIANA; COMPANY DEMURS · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · FSSA TO HOST WEBINAR ON HIP WORK REQUIREMENTS · LAST PICKLEBALL GAME OF THE SEASON · INDIANA EXECUTES FIRST OF THREE MEN SCHEDULED TO DIE THURSDAY ACROSS U.S. ·

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Jim Lucas 69s again,

And why progressives should keep the lights on.

Daniel Pierson 3 Nov 5, 2026
Opinion
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Sean Steele and Chase Cummings talked me out of it

I am not flipping. I am not switching to Chris May. I am not voting.

Tabitha Stroud 10 Nov 3, 2026
Opinion
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Ellettsville Has Become Bloomington’s Suburb

Once an independent bastion now an extension of Bloomington's Housing and Retail Hell.

Kristen Withers Oct 26, 2026
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Mayor and 50 Year Ranger, gets put through the spanking machine.

The Bloomington City Council stripped $6,486,683 out of her proposed 2027 budget

Kristen Withers 1 Oct 9, 2026
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Living Distractionless: Making the Hard Choices to Get Back to "You"

Spend time wondering.

Terry Dailee Oct 7, 2026
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Mr.Newz

Is Indiana hiking Property Taxes for Cuts to Data Centers?

A recent post blurs three financial events to stir up Data Center rage.

Mr.Newz 5 Oct 1, 2026
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Mr.Newz

“High Crime, LMAO”: Law Enforcement has to answer for Flock Use.

Indiana was not merely a slice of the information. Indiana made up the the whole sample.

Daniel Pierson 1 Sep 16, 2026
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Mugshot mills and the degradation of "news"

Do any of us know what news is anymore?

Daniel Pierson Sep 15, 2026
Opinion
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Chris Bowen in full denial after insulting entire District

A candidate can refuse a debate. Candidates refuse debates. What she cannot do is dress the refusal in academic rank and then act shocked when the district hears the rank.

Bob Taylor 2 Sep 6, 2026
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Hey, do you want to do good things?

Explaining our recent Facebook departure and updates.

Mr.Newz 3 Sep 2, 2026
Opinion
Monco.News

Clean Your Own House First

The ICE panic in Bloomington this week has the usual shape.

Kristen Withers 2 Sep 2, 2026
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Am I the Last Democrat?

I was a Democrat because the party, as I understood it, was supposed to protect that arrangement.

Daniel Pierson 4 Aug 26, 2026
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A Beam from the Towers Stops in Indianapolis — and a Question About Where We Are Looking

It is possible to honor the dead without treating the date as a permanent national holy day that crowds out attention to the living future.

Daniel Pierson 1 Aug 20, 2026
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Could Beau Bayh Look Like Anymore of a Doofus?

Does the candidate understand how he lands with regular people outside the donor circuit and the convention hall?

Bob Taylor 4 Aug 12, 2026
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French Lick Irony: Indiana Democrats Hold Their “Big Idea” Convention Where Their Base Can't Afford to Show Up

Indiana Democrats say they want to rebuild the middle class and speak for everyday Hoosiers.

Bob Taylor 1 Aug 11, 2026
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When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

Daniel Pierson Aug 8, 2026
Opinion
Monco.News

Jenee Abram Trimble: Real Crusader for Taxpayers?

Trimble publicly offered help with property-tax appeals in exchange for signature sheets

Kristen Withers Aug 7, 2026
Opinion
Mr.Newz

Saved from the Cell: Hoosier Helicopter Parents Freaking Out Over Unplugging Kids

Parents do not need to fear the adjustment.

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026
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Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

"We're building the future one rack at a time."

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026

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Texas Roadhouse reopens at new location in southern Indiana

The restaurant celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning.

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New mom turns search for friendship into growing community for Northwest Indiana mothers

Friends of Moms NWI members take a walk together during an event on a bike trail in Hobart.

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West Central Indiana Housing Conference set for Dec. 10 in Terre Haute

Thrive West Central is inviting the community to participate in the 2026 West Central Indiana Housing Conference next month.

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Indiana’s Lincoln Party outlines path forward following Tuesday’s elections

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Lincoln Party laid out a path forward after a party candidate for Indiana Secretary of State received more than 70,000 votes in Tuesday’s elect…

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Koch named Senate Majority Floor Leader

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been appointed Senate Majority Floor Leader Wednesday by Senate President Pro Tempore-elect Chris Garten ( ...

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Ben Franklin celebrates 50 years with Christmas Open House and weekend of savings

MITCHELL — Ben Franklin Ace Hardware is celebrating 50 years of making memories with a special Christmas Open House and a weekend of holiday savings, inviti ...

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Christmas Tour of Homes set for December 6 to support local cancer patients

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Holiday decorations and seasonal inspiration will take center stage during the Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 6, with proceed ...

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Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus returns to Spring Mill Inn

MITCHELL — Children and families will have an opportunity to add a little creativity to the holiday season during Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus at Sprin ...

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Road closure planned for State Road 145 in Dubois County

DUBOIS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 145 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Thursday, Nove ...

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Teamsters say they’ve organized Amazon employees in Indiana; company demurs

The Teamsters are claiming victory for a group of “W-2” drivers at an Amazon facility in Indiana who sought representation by the union.  But as with

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