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Two major construction projects are now officially underway to expand the Richland Bean Blossom community school facilities. One project will create a connector between Edgewood Primary and Edgewood Intermediate schools. A second project will add locker rooms and concessions at Edgewood High School. The RBB school board approved a contract with Strauser Construction for the two projects, last night. They …

Indiana lawmakers and businesses are pushing for an increase in the state’s cigarette taxes. The Raise It for Health Coalition held a rally at the Statehouse last week, launching a campaign to hike taxes on cigarettes. The associate press reports that Indiana has one of the highest smoking rates in the country. Around 1 million Indiana residents are estimated to …