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MCSP Set To Host Free Rock Concert Saturday

Join organizers on Saturday, May 19th for a free concert by Don’t Call Me Betty at the historic Park Amphitheatre, located next to the Na-Wa-Kwa group camp. More...

‘Our Community Scavenger Hunt’ Sponsored By OCB And SeW

Do you think you know our community pretty well? Are you willing to put that knowledge to the test? More...

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4-H Council Selects Scholarship Winners

The 2012 Owen County 4-H Scholarship winners were awarded a total of $2,200. Monies to provide the scholarships are raised during the annual donation auction held each year at the Owen County Fair. More...

Extended Franklin Street Closure Due To Installation Of Waterline

A portion of East Franklin Street remained closed to through traffic for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as work continued on the installation of a new four-inch waterline servicing El Rancher More...

WonderLab Offers Discount For Senior Science Sunday

Adults, age 55 and older, will enjoy half-price admission ($3.50) for Senior Science Sunday on May 20th at the WonderLab Museum in Bloomington. More...

Columns

Pork Renderings

Along These Lines

Despite its Northern name, the Boston Butt is a favorite cut of meat in the South. It’s the best part of the hog to roast and in some areas is also known as pulled pork. More...

Safe In The Sun...

Owen County Learning Network Start Off Smart

Warmer weather and longer days mean more time outside. Everyone knows it’s best to use sunscreen, but sometimes labels can be confusing. And did you know that babies under six months old shouldn’t use any sunscreen at all? More...

Community Calendar

(Editor’s Note: Due to limited space and the sheer volume of requests, publication of Community Calendar items can only be guaranteed one week in advance of the day of the event/meeting.) May 17 More...

Obituaries - Free Access

Joseph T. Aksamit, 65

Joseph T. Aksamit, 65, passed away in his beloved woods the week of May 7, 2012. Born on March 18, 1947 to Edmund and Julie Aksamit in Melrose Park, Illinois, Joe was raised in Beech Grove, Indiana. More...

Help Save Lives By Taking Part in Owen County Relay For Life

Annual Event To Span 24 Hours, May 19-20, At High School Track

More than just a fund-raising event, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life offers our community a way to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against a disease that takes too much from too many. More...

Owen Council Approves OCPL Plan, Additional Appropriations

Owen County Budget Hearings For ‘13 Will Be Held August 30, 31

The purchase of a bookmobile to extend services to outlying areas of the county highlighted a capital projects plan presentation given by Owen County Public Library Director Vickey Freeland during Monday night’s meeting of the Owen County Counc More...

Government - Free Access

Your Government At Work...

Connecting You To Local Government & Schools

Owen County BZA More...

Police Notes

(Note: Items selected are from the daily police logs provided by Owen County Security Center Dispatch. Times shown are when the incidents were reported to the police. The list below is up-to-date as of 6:00 a.m. More...

Farm News

Daily Grain Prices

Prices Close Of Day, May 16, 2012 Courtesy Graham Grain Company, Terre Haute Corn 6.60 +28 Wheat 6.11 +32 Soybeans 14.09 +9 Milo 6.60 +28 More...

Sports

Athletic Physicals May 21st At OVHS

Attention student-athletes in need of a physical for the 2012- 2013 school year... IU Health-Bloomington will offer $10 athletic physicals on Monday, May 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Owen Valley High School. More...

Lady Patriot Track & Field Season Comes To Close At Bloomington North Sectional

The Owen Valley Lady Patriot track and field team traveled to Bloomington High School North on Tuesday to compete in the 2012 IHSAA sectional event. More...

Lady Patriots’ Season Comes To An End At Northview Tennis Sectional

The Owen Valley Lady Patriot tennis team traveled to Northview Wednesday evening to compete in sectional competition. More...

Church

Today’s Meditation

Labels & Categories

Read James 1:19-27 Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. More...

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