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Indiana Unemployment At 3.6% In November

Monday, December 24, 2018 at 8:08 AM

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Private sector employment has grown by more than 25,900 over the year.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Indiana’s jobless rate in November was 3.6 percent.

That’s up just a tick from 3.5 percent in October, but still below the national unemployment rate of 3.7 percent. The Hoosier state’s jobless rate is the lowest among any neighboring state.

Indiana added 2,200 people to its labor force in November, raising the total statewide labor force to about 3.4 million.

The state’s 65.1 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 62.9 percent.

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Take & Make- Salt Shaker Snowman
If making the real deal is too cold, try this take and make saltshaker snowman craft No registration needed.
Jan 12, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
MILAN VFW BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday
Jan 13, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
Let’s Play Mah Jongg:
Want to play American mah jongg? Join a group playing and learning. All skill levels welcome, including beginners.
Jan 13, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library

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The deadline is January 15.

Local Sports Report - January 9-10, 2026

Rivertown Classic, Ripley Co. Tourney, EIAC Swim and IHSAA Girls Wrestling Regional.

SEI Trio Heading to IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Finals

The State Finals happen Friday in Indianapolis.

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