Back in my school days, my father offered a great piece of advice as I struggled to figure out how I would “make a living” after graduation: “Find a job you would be willing to do for free and then figure out a way to get paid to do it. You may never be rich, but you likely will be happy.”

The city's Redevelopment Commission will pursue the establishment of a brand new Tax Increment Finance Zone, this one aimed at bolstering the city's residential housing stock.

It's only been a little over two years since the city's Parks and Recreation Department updated its 5-year development plan, but superintendent Steve Beaman says he's eager for a new one already.

Previous such meetings had brought near-capacity crowds to both City Hall and Circuit Court, where Wednesday's pubic hearing on the reconstruction of Meskiman Ditch was held.

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ANDERSON — Aaron Goodson had something remarkable happen within the first two months after he opened Vintage Vapors, LLC. on the city’s north side.

A local coalition wants to connect high school students from across the county who want to keep their peers away from alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

NEW YORK — So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple.

Old Town Players performing 'Plan 9 from Outer Space'

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A grant-funded effort to help 14 homeowners fix up their homes hit something of a snag Tuesday.

BICKNELL — City council members here on Tuesday approved a 2020 spending plan that Mayor Thomas Estabrook says is already realizing the savings from largely doing away with its police department last month.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana needs state taxes to discourage the use of electronic cigarettes as vaping becomes more popular and is increasingly blamed in illnesses and deaths, the state's main physicians organization and other health advocates said Tuesday.

Hospital system notifying patients after data breach

The most active readers in Johnson County will be rewarded for their literacy under a nationwide initiative adopted by two library systems in Johnson County.

Road funding in Bartholomew County is still taking a nose dive.

A residence outside of Walton is being invaded by woolly bear caterpillars.

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Evansville police discovered 43 dogs in an Evansville home Monday after arriving to conduct a death investigation.

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County officials continue to rid themselves of old-school paper and pencil methods.

Good news abounded at the Knox County Public Library board meeting on Tuesday afternoon. From approval for a budget increase to exciting opportunities and projects, there was much to celebrate.


“While I admire your largesse toward the taxpayers, I don't think that's what you wanted to say,” city attorney Dave Roellgen said good-naturedly.

Jury selection begins in woman's trial for bus stop deaths

• The Knox County Extension Homemakers Club will host its annual scholarship bingo today at the Moose Lodge, 904 S. 17th St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from any Knox County Extension…

GOSHEN — Knee-deep water in Alan Hamlet’s basement in South Bend last year was a sign that some would attribute to climate change.

Part of plan to cut carbon footprint in half by 2030

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Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2019. There are 76 days left in the year.

The South Knox School Corp. has gone old school — quite literally.

Christmas fundraiser just around the corner

Lawmakers will likely take another look at taxing vaping liquids when they return to Indianapolis in January.

PRINCETON — Gibson County Council members may vote at a special public session at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 on a proposed .2% local option income tax dedicated to jail improvements and operation.

Police: 2 people shot in area of large party in Bloomington

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SWAYZEE — The former clerk-treasurer of Swayzee has been asked to reimburse taxpayers nearly $45,000 in penalty fees, interest and charges the town incurred over the past three years for alleged mishandling of payments.

The Miami County Planning Commission last week responded to residents’ concerns over the recent building of several large hog farms in the county and opted to form a committee to consider changes to county zoning ordinances to help address those concerns.

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Scholarship bingo at Moose Lodge on Wednesday

The Vincennes Tourism Bureau has the results of the 2018 Economic Impact Study, and the outcome is good.