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Monroe County property transfers: July 2
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. April 22. 5149 W. Hanks Crossing, Bloomington; Omshri Rajaravivarma of Bloomington sold to Michael and Camilla Wallace of Bloomington; $349,900;...
County middle schooler 1st in national history contest
Brown County Middle School student Aesop Birkemeier has been awarded first place in the Junior Division for his individual performance at the National History Day Contest in College Park, Md. Nearly 3,000 students from across the country presented history projects in five categories, performance, documentary, exhibit, paper and website. Each...
Marina on Lake Monroe still cleaning up after storm
INDIANAPOLIS — As boaters enjoyed a quiet day on Lake Monroe Monday, they floated by storm damage and clean up crews. Last Tuesday night, a storm rolled through Bloomington, leaving debris on land and in the water. "There were like 20 trees and wires down. When we got here,...
Lane closures planned on State Road 60 west of Salem
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to begin paving and milling work on State Road 60 west of Salem beginning on or after Saturday, June 29, in Washington County. Work will take place between Smedley Road located approximately two miles east of Campbellsburg and Dog Trot...
City of Bloomington, county to begin collecting tree debris July 8
The City of Bloomington will collect tree and vegetation debris from last week’s storm beginning Monday, July 8th. The city has partnered with Williams Tree Company of Martinsville to collect debris for a two-week period from homes within city limits. Residents are asked to pile debris near the roadside...
Bloomington restaurants, bars welcome back happy hour after 39 years
On July 1, Hoosier bars and restaurants began offering something missing from the state's beverage scene for 39 years: Happy hour is back. On April 14, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086, which allows restaurants and bars in Indiana to once again have and promote "happy hours" by offering alcoholic beverages for a discounted price during certain hours each week.
Exciting Lineup Awaits at the 2024 Monroe County Fair Grandstand
Bloomington, IN — The Monroe County Fairgrounds are gearing up for a thrilling series of events at the Grandstand, promising exhilarating entertainment for all ages throughout the fair week. From daring motor sports to family-friendly showcases, the Grandstand schedule offers something for everyone, with gates opening each night at 6:00 p.m.
UPTOWN, DOWNTOWN, ALL AROUND BROWN: The House with the Roof that Splits Raindrops
Walk with me through this little art colony called Nashville. We follow a winding path through the center of town. It is a smooth path that we follow… trodding on cobblestones that traverse time itself. Years ago, pioneer artists of Brown County walked these same roads and paths that...
$2M to expand IU-led semiconductor workforce development in Indiana
A $2 million initiative will support the launch of new pilot programs at Indiana University to attract more women and other underrepresented populations to the semiconductor industry, a growing area of the U.S. economy of vital interest to Indiana’s future and national security. The project is part of the...
Local News Headlines: July 2, 2024
Monroe County Government’s offices, including the Court, will be closed today. Jail employees, road deputies, and Highway workers are not affected by this closure. This is the second consecutive day with a similar closing. Yesterday the message sent out stated that it was due to unforseen circumstances. No further information regarding the reasoning nor the possibility of a prolonged closure have been provided.
Alumna Jill Maurer Burnett elected to IU Board of Trustees
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University alumni have elected Jill Maurer Burnett of Carmel, Indiana, to her first term on the IU Board of Trustees in an election that closed June 28. “I extend my warmest congratulations to Jill Maurer Burnett on her election to the Board of Trustees,” IU President...
City of Bedford will flush hydrants from July 7 – July 18
BEDFORD – The following is a tentative schedule for flushing fire hydrants for the City of Bedford. The schedule is subject to change if each day’s work is not completed as scheduled or in. case of inclement weather. Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their...
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