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Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver unseats Hall in House District 62

Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver has won the Indiana House District 62 race , ousting incumbent Republican Dave Hall by winning nearly 60% of the vote. “I’m just grateful to the voters,” Huffman Oliver said late Tuesday. While Hall garnered slightly more votes in Jackson County and Huffman Oliver’s home turf of Brown County, the margins there — a combined 1,254 votes — were more than offset by Huffman Oliver's 6,201-vote margin in Monroe County in Monroe County, where she won 12,704 votes to Hall’s 6,503. Huffman Oliver said she benefited from high turnout and enthusiasm among Democratic Party voters, a good team and hard work, saying she had campaigned full-time for about 16 months. District 62 includes all of Brown County and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties. Huffman Oliver, 59, of Nashville, is an attorney and graduate of Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law. She and her husband, Jim, a former Brown County prosecutor, have two sons. Hall, 44, of Norman, in Jackson County, is an insurance agent who narrowly won the seat in the previous two elections, defeating former Monroe County Commissioner Penny Githens in 2022 and Bloomington pastor Thomas Horrocks in 2024. In a questionnaire from The

Brown County, IN · 3d

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5 Best Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Bloomington, Indiana — a city where limestone buildings glow in the morning sun, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and where the air is perfumed with the promise of something soulful simmering on every block. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: stately university halls, indie record shops, and the gentle sprawl of neighborhoods stitched together by memory, migration, and the restless hum of possibility.

Bloomington, IN · 1d
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Letter: Five years have been wasted!

Think about this. If the state and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) had done what former Governor Holcomb announced in 2021 to start improvements on existing US 231 through Dubois and Martin County, we would already be experiencing the benefit of passing lanes and improved intersections. When first announced, $75 million was to be allocated to these improvements. Even if the cost doubled to $150 million, it is a fraction of the projected $3.4+ billion Mid-States Corridor.

Martin County, IN · 2d

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‘Historic’ IN Schoolhouse Torn Down to Make Room for New Fire Station

FLOYD COUNTY – State preservationists are calling for better oversight of the destruction of historic buildings in the county after a schoolhouse at 2511 Budd Road was torn down to make room for a new fire station. The Floyd County Fire Territory authorized the removal of the schoolhouse to...

Floyd County, IN · 7h
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Area Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

“As we approach Veterans Day, we’re reminded that service strengthens every community in Indiana,” said Gov. Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools reflect that same spirit of service by creating environments where military-connected students and families know they have our unwavering support and their contributions are recognized every day of the year.”

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Clark County Court Finalizes Adoptions for 16 Children

About 240 children in Indiana’s foster care system were waiting for adoptive homes, with an average age of 12 to 13, according to the Indiana Department of Child Services figures reported by WISH-TV. Older children, sibling groups and children with more complex needs may wait longer for permanent placement. Gov. Mike Braun signed a proclamation recognizing November as Adoption Month in Indiana, WISH-TV reported.

Jeffersonville, IN · 8h

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Monroe County voters approve merger amid election upsets

Monroe County voters returned several longtime incumbents to office in the Nov. 3 election while also delivering some notable upsets. The results mixed continuity with change as voters made their choices in key local races across the county. Voters approved a merger between Richland Township and the town of Ellettsville , creating a new unified government in Monroe County. The historic consolidation moves the two communities forward under a single local government structure. High school students in Monroe County got a firsthand look at democracy by working as poll workers during the midterm election. The experience gave the students a chance to learn how elections operate while helping their communities on Election Day. While you're reading The Herald-Times this next week, know that we're doing our best to provide you with what we think is the most important news happening locally and in the surrounding region. If you see or know something we might want to pursue, just send an email to mediatips@heraldt.com This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Monroe County voters approve merger amid election upsets

Monroe County, IN · 3d

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Reverend Peyton Brings Big Damn Band Home to Brown County for Amplify Nashville

Reverend Peyton is coming home. The blues guitarist, who lives in Brown County, Indiana, will headline Amplify Nashville this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Brown County Music Center, fronting The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band in a benefit show built around the community that raised him. The concert is presented...

Brown County, IN · 1d

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Indiana measles cases jump; Monroe County urges vaccination

The Monroe County Health Department is "strongly encouraging" residents to stay up to date on their vaccinations after Indiana recorded 43 additional measles cases in the past week. The Indiana Department of Health said it has documented cases in 18 counties — though none in Monroe or any contiguous counties. The closest county, geographically, where the state has recorded a case is Jennings County. More than half the cases are in just four counties in the northern and eastern parts of the state. Fifty-four of the state's 117 cases were reported in people younger than 20, and more than two-thirds were younger than 30. The nation has recorded more than 4,800 measles cases this year, more than double the total reported in all of last year. Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms that typically appear seven to 14 days after infection can include high fever that can spike above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, a cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. Two to three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth. The typical measles rash appears three to five days after the

Monroe County, IN · 1d

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Letter: The issues are not resolved

It’s all over but for the shouting and celebrating. Some of us won, and some lost. But the fight is not over. The issues have not been resolved. The Mid-States Corridor is not a settled issue, far from it. Those of us opposed to the Corridor project have been in this very same place before. It didn’t stop us then, and the losses at the ballot box only energized our efforts.

Martin County, IN · 3d

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Madison City Council Approves Two Bond Issuances to Support 2027 Parks Investment Strategy

Continued investment in local parks and recreational facilities. Madison, Indiana (November 5, 2026) — The Common Council of the City of Madison approved two bond ordinances Wednesday evening, November 4, supporting the City’s 2027 Parks Investment Strategy and its continued investment in local parks and recreational facilities. The...

Madison, IN · 2d

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Comprehensive Plan Gets the Green Light

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Commissioners unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan this week. The 277-page plan includes 17 chapters and covers Decatur County except for the City of Greensburg and the Town of St. Paul, and will guide future decisions on land use, development, community facilities, open spaces, and transportation.

Decatur County, IN · 2d

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DC Commissioners Talk Annex Renovation

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Commissioners discussed the proposed renovation of the Annex at this week’s meeting. The 35-thousand-square-foot, 1950s-era building at 315 S. Ireland Street in Greensburg, was once the site of Washington Elementary School; it currently houses several county offices, including 9-1-1 Dispatch, the Emergency Management Agency (EMA), IT, Court Services, the Coroner’s Office, Health Department and Veterans Services.

Greensburg, IN · 1d

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Columbus City Council approves Gateway Fund for Plaza Redevelopment

COLUMBUS, Ind. — By a 6–3 vote Tuesday, the Columbus City Council scrapped the Railroad Overpass Fund and created a Gateway Entrance Fund, clearing the path for downtown improvements, including the redesign of Gateway Plaza. The approved ordinances transfer approximately $3.24 million in surplus funds from the completed...

Columbus, IN · 1d

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Traffic pattern changes continue in downtown Columbus water main project area

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Motorists are advised that traffic patterns in downtown Columbus have changed to accommodate active work on the water main improvement project. Traffic is shifted to the two southern lanes of Second Street, between Jackson and California Streets, while crews finish hot mix asphalt (HMA) patching. Washington...

Columbus, IN · 2d

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Hardin County Schools mourns passing of Vine Grove student known for her kindness

Officials announced with deep sadness on Thursday morning that a student with the district had passed away.

Hardin County, KY · 2d

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Hardin County local named 2026 Farmer of the Year

Hardin County agricultural champion Steve Rogers has been selected as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farmer of the Year. The announcement came Oct. 12 in celebration of National Farmer’s Day. Rogers grows corn, soybeans and wheat on 1,800 acres he owns near Glendale. He rents another 1,500 acres. “I’m...

Hardin County, KY · 4d

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Former Kentucky prosecutor pleads guilty to official misconduct, abuse of public trust

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These 10 Kentucky Schools Stand Out In The Latest 2027 Best Schools Rankings

In Kentucky, some teenagers skip their last two years of regular high school and move into a college dorm instead. They take full-time university classes in science and math while their friends are still at prom committee meetings. I love that idea, and it’s real. Another school on this...

Kentucky · 4d

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Kentucky Residents Say These Are the 5 Best Fast Food Chains in the State. Fair Picks?

Fast food in Kentucky has a different feel than it does in a lot of states. Louisville gave the country KFC, Lexington is a White Castle city, and chains like Culver’s and Chick-fil-A have built strong followings in places like Bowling Green, Florence, and Elizabethtown. Since no readable ranking source was provided, this is not…

Kentucky · 1d