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The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet July 30
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. on July 30 at the courthouse in Bedford. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:. Approval of Minutes for July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting. July 22, 2024, Executive Minutes. Approval of Claims. Approval of Payroll. Appointments:. Items for...
IU has sent a diver to every Olympics since 1964. Drew Johansen continues the tradition
BLOOMINGTON – It wasn’t by accident when Drew Johansen’s coaching career brought him to the Midwest. First, from 1999-2001, he served as head diving coach at Illinois State. Three years later, he did a three-year term as a volunteer assistant at Ohio State. There had been head-coaching stops before then (Florida Atlantic in...
Next week: Bloomington gateway project back on board of public works agenda
Due to start in about a week, on Aug. 5, is the installation of a Bloomington gateway project on the north end of Miller-Showers Park. The planned location is on the narrow part of the median, where College Avenue and Walnut Street squeeze together as the roadways approach the SR 45/46 bypass.
Northmarq closes sale of industrial facility on 74 acres in Indiana
Northmarq’s Commercial Investment Sales team of Colin Couch, Jason Powell, Brian Ritchie and Tyler McCain brokered the sale of a single-tenant industrial asset in Bedford, Indiana, leased to Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC). The property is situated on approximately 74 acres at 3120 16th St. in Bedford. Northmarq represented...
IU students and staff react to protest report, fight proposed policy
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) – Indiana University students and staff are reacting to Thursday’s independent review of the spring pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The report found that despite the university’s poor communication, they followed their own rules in their handling of the protest. The report also highlighted the university’s newly proposed expressive activity policy centered on […]
Curt Cignetti Drums Up Excitement Around Indiana Football, Now It’s Time To Produce
New Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti spoke with a high level of confidence and set lofty goals for the Hoosiers during Thursday's Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium. With the season right around the corner, it's time to put it all together.
Bedford Board of Works and Safety will hold a Special Meeting today
BEDFORD- The City of Bedford Board of Works and Safety will meet in a Special Meeting. Friday, July 26th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bedford City Concourse located at 1402. H Street in Bedford, Indiana, for the following purposes:. To Approve And Accept Reynolds Change Order No. 1 For...
A taste of Hollywood in Indy: ‘The Duel’ to make world premiere
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hollywood comes to the Circle City with a red carpet event “The Duel,” a feature-length film makes, will make its world premiere on Sunday after a red carpet at the Hilbert Circle Theater on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Pigasus Pictures, a film company based in Bloomington, produced the movie. Zach Spicer […]
WATCH: 247Sports exclusive one-on-one with Indiana OL Mike Katic
Indiana football has new faces up and down the roster this 2024 season, but one constant remains: sixth-year senior offensive lineman Mike Katic. After five seasons with the Hoosiers, three as a starter, Katic was seemingly set to leave college and pursue his NFL dreams. That is until Curt Cignetti arrived in Bloomington, followed by the return of offensive line coach Bob Bostad, and within a few weeks, Katic was committed to one final season as a Hoosier.
PRESS RELEASE: Commission on the Status of Black Males to Greet Students on Fairview Elementary's First Day
The following is a press release written by Desiree Molina for the City of Bloomington. Bloomington, Ind. - The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) will join area fathers, father figures, caregivers, mentors, and role models to welcome students back to school in person on Wednesday, August 7 at 8:30 a.m. at Fairview Elementary School, 500 West 7th Street.
Bloomington Seeks Nominees for Prestigious Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award
The City of Bloomington is once again calling for the community to put forward individuals and groups that have stood out as defenders of equality and human rights within the city. These unsung heroes will be considered for the 2024 Omar Bonderud Award, an accolade that has a history of celebrating those who tirelessly work to ensure everyone has an equal shot at life's opportunities—be they in employment, housing, education, or any other public service sectors.
IU football RB Justice Ellison reached out to an old friend — Xavier Johnson — during his recruitment, which ultimately led him to Bloomington: ‘They are a community that is desperate for wins.’
When it comes to college recruiting in any sport, a lot of where a player ends up has to do with the relationships that are built as time goes on. As a player, you never know where you are going to end up and a lot of the times, you may go to a place where you may know someone from your past that heavily influences your decision. For IU football senior running back Justice Ellison, someone from his past was a big factor into why he chose to come to Indiana.
City of Bloomington Utilities issues extended boil water advisory for 3 addresses
BLOOMINGTON– On Monday, July 22, 2024, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews were dispatched to repair a broken drinking water main at the W Allen St and S Madison St intersection. Unless otherwise notified, three addresses are under an extended Boil Water Advisory until 3 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024. Please find specific addresses and more information at bloomington.in.gov/utilities.
Ivy Tech Bloomington has new free training programs, information session Tuesday
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering new, free training programs paid for by the state’s Next Level Jobs (NLJ) Workforce Ready Grant. The grant covers the cost of tuition for students who qualify, and training leads to jobs in high-demand industries in Indiana. Anyone interested can attend an information session on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. in room C125 on the main campus.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said he channeled Jim Tressel when saying Ohio State 'sucks'
When he was introduced at an Indiana men's basketball game last December, new football coach Curt Cignetti did not hold back. "I don't plan on taking a back seat to anybody," Cignetti told the Hoosier faithful. "Purdue sucks, but so does Michigan and Ohio State. Go IU." When Cignetti was asked to...
Isaiah Specks Elevated To Director Of Player Development/Scouting
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women's basketball head coach has elevated Isaiah Specks to Director of Player Development/Scouting with the program. He served one season as a graduate manager with the program in 2023-24, where the Hoosiers won 26 games and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. In his new role, the Houston, Texas native will help assist with on court individual skill development and additional scouting film responsibilities.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 36 Days (Clay Conner)
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle) Big Ten Media Days is wrapped and fall camp starts in Bloomington in less than a week. Football is so close you can feel it. With 36 days to go until the IUFB opener against FIU, we look at walk-on redshirt freshman Clay Conner. COUNTDOWN...
Detailed breakdown: High tensions, policy confusion led to protestor clash at Indiana University
Note: The video included above is from April 27 after 23 people were arrested during protests at Dunn Meadows. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A last-second policy change is blamed for much of the confusion that led to protestors and police officers clashing over multiple days on Indiana University’s campus. A detailed breakdown of the events, assembled […]
Caitlin Clark's Three-Word Message For Fever Teammate Leaves Fans Excited For August 16
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are away from the basketball court as the WNBA takes its month-long midseason break for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The rookie sensation and the rest of her Indiana teammates are all taking some much-needed time off before they resume their season with a matchup ...
Bedford reminds residents of curbside recycling services
BEDFORD – The City of Bedford, Indiana, promotes recycling and sustainable practices. To improve convenience and accessibility, the city has implemented curbside recycling services for its residents. The recycling truck will visit each neighborhood every other week. It follows the same schedule as the automated trash truck. Residents can...
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