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Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals approves location of new Bedford business
BEDFORD—The Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals met yesterday at the City Concourse. The board heard a request from Celestin Webb, who is seeking a permit to run a small sewing machine repair business from an outbuilding at her residence on Sycamore Drive. A fellow citizen’s only concern was the...
Nelson Heights Subdivision is granted a variance in Bedford ordinance
BEDFORD—At Tuesday’s Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, Nelson Properties LLC requested a variance in a Bedford City Ordinance that dictates sign proximity to roadways. They had erected a beautiful limestone sign for the addition but measured its placement from the center of the roadway. In contrast, the City of Bedford measured it from the edge of the road, causing a discrepancy. After planning/zoning director Brandon Woodward assured the board that the sign was in a safe location and built to an acceptable standard, the variance to allow the sign to stay closer to the road than mandated was voted on and approved.
For fourth time this year, southern Indiana city urges homeless encampment to move
Bloomington’s Rail Trail extends 2.1 miles from the south edge of the city. It’s gravel and ground asphalt mostly. If you turn left at the main entrance from the trail parking lot, Running parallel to the east is another trail. One less traveled, rutted and muddy when it rains. It leads to a series of homeless camps that had become a community of sorts for people with no place to live. Here they have existed in...
NLCS provides maps to practices and going to Boys & Girls Club for those attending Bedford Middle School
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community School officials are concerned about the construction on 16th Street and the safety of students. The construction may pose a challenge when dropping off and picking up students at Parkview Primary, Parkview Intermediate, Bedford Middle Schools, and the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County.
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...
2 Indy suburbs ranked in the top 5 best places to live in the U.S.
(WXIN/WTTV) — A recent study of the top 100 places to live in the United States includes three central Indiana cities, with one Indy suburb taking home the top prize of most liveable U.S. city. The Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. is an annual survey conducted by Livability that explores and researches […]
Monon South Trail: Orleans, Mitchell segments to be finished by end of 2024
MITCHELL – An updated construction schedule, details on design elements and future financing strategies for the Monon South Trail were presented at a community meeting Wednesday in Mitchell. About 25 people attended the meeting at the Mitchell Community Building. Ryan Hughes with engineering firm Clark Dietz, Ron Taylor from...
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...
Bloomington Adjusts Speed Limits to Enhance Road Safety and Traffic Flow
In a move aimed at bolstering road safety and facilitating smoother traffic flow, Bloomington has enacted a series of speed limit adjustments throughout the city. Following a path that included citizen feedback, and a green light from the City Council, local neighborhood roads will now see speed limits set at 25 miles per hour. The changes, which were also applied to larger streets, now span a range from 25 to 35 miles per hour, adjustments that promise a safer commute for motorists and pedestrians alike.
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.
E-scooters more popular despite City’s push to promote e-bikes
Despite adding e-bikes around town to promote micro-mobility and provide another option for transportation, e-scooters still appear to be the more popular choice. Jeffrey Jackson, transportation demand manager for the City of Bloomington, said data from Bird showed that only 7 percent of trips taken in Bloomington are from their e-bikes. The City’s licensing agreement with Bird, Lime and Veo was updated last year to require that 25 percent of their fleet consist of e-bikes. Data from Lime will become available in September, but Jackson said it has been difficult to get hard data from these companies.
Local News Headlines: July 25, 2024
Man sentenced for threatening Jewish lives in 2022. 67 year-old Andrezj Boryga of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to willfully transmitting in interstate commerce threats to injure other people, and for choosing his victims because of their religion. In 2022, Boryga left voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices throughout the country, threatening to assault or kill Jewish people.
What to know about the Childs, Templeton merger: Timeline, grades, redistricting
Monroe County Community School Corp. (MCCSC) is ironing out plans to merge Childs and Templeton elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year. At MCCSC's July school board meeting, new interim superintendent Dr. Markay Winston outlined details of the merger, including a tentative timeline for approving a merger plan by December of this year. ...
Indiana Arts Commission awards over $3.5 million to arts organizations
The Indiana Arts Commission gave more than $3.5 million to over 300 arts organizations throughout the state. The IAC provides organizational support and project funding to creative and artistic organizations that engage within their communities. Eighteen organizations in Monroe County were awarded funds as either organizational support grants or project...
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.
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