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Great-granddaughter of Monroe County Fair Queen crowned princess 77 years later
Generations of Josie Jones’ family cheered as she was crowned 2024 Monroe County Fair Princess. There in the audience, and never prouder, sat Ruby Glodyne Anderson. The next thing she knew, 93-year-old Anderson was being escorted up on stage to stand under the lights with her 15-year-old great-granddaughter. Anderson...
Graduate Bloomington requests historic protections, despite being only 6 years old
The Graduate Bloomington hotel is trying to obtain a local historic designation despite being only six years old — and being criticized for it. Hotel representatives appeared before the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission last month to present their case for the designation. At that meeting, one commission member blasted the request, calling it “insulting” and “disingenuous.”
Fourth of July parade, firework cancellations
INDIANAPOLIS — Oh no! It quite literally is expected to rain on our parades. This has led to a seemingly growing list of cancellations on Independence Day. Review the list below to check events that are rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled:. Bloomington Fourth of July Parade Cancelled:. City of Bloomington...
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Parking free in downtown Bloomington on Friday and Saturday nights in July
Tired of parking tickets downtown? Now you can stop sweating how long dinner is taking during your Friday night out — starting this week, on-street parking in downtown Bloomington will be free after 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday for the rest of the month. The initiative is designed to...
Unexplained computer server issue closes Monroe County government offices until July 8
Monroe County government offices won’t reopen until Monday, when an unexplained issue with the county’s computer server will hopefully be resolved. Until then, most county employees are enjoying a full week off. Thursday, July 4, already was a paid holiday. County attorney Jeff Cockerill said on Tuesday that...
Pickle popsicles? Elk burgers? The best (and weirdest) foods at the Monroe County Fair
The Monroe County Fair is in full swing, and the air is rich with the smell of deep-fried Oreos, pork tenderloin sandwiches and sweet lemon shake-ups. Fair food is an iconic part of just about any county fair experience, but certain hallmarks, like corn dogs, kettle corn and elephant ears tend to get more love than others. We set out on a mission to find the weirdest, sweetest and most delectable foods we could find, and came back with several foods we'd never even heard of before. From pickle popsicles to elk-meat burgers, the foods we found were a little unconventional, but tasty nevertheless .
Bloomington Planning Commission to Host Public Hearing on Cannabis Business Regulations on July 11
Bloomington residents, mark your calendars for an important public hearing regarding the city's cannabis business guidelines. On July 11, 2024, at precisely 6:00 PM, the Bloomington Planning Commission is slated to convene at the Council Chambers located at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. They will also offer electronic participation as state law allows, signaling a move to further refine regulations that shape the local cannabis market.
Mooresville stench mostly faded away
MOORESVILLE — Most noses now agree: The foul smells that emanated from the Mooresville Sewage Treatment Plant most of the spring have mostly faded away — but are not entirely gone. “I think it’s gotten much better,” plant superintendent Calvin Boultree told the town council June 18 after...
Letters: County deserves better representation, comments about high school diploma change
Monroe County deserves better representatives The city council's resolution on "gender affirming healthcare" on June 12 was always predestined to pass unanimously. Person after person spoke in favor of the resolution, and both City Clerk Nicole Bolden and Monroe County Council member Jennifer Crossley spoke in public comment supporting the resolution. Exactly one person spoke against the resolution, out of love and concern for gender-confused people. ...
Monrovia public seeks improved transparency
MONROVIA — The parking lot outside the old church that now serves as the Monrovia Government Center was unusually packed last Tuesday, June 25, many on hand for a near 3-hour public dialogue between the town’s elected officials and citizens deeply concerned about transparency. The opening minutes of...
PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Announces Vegetation Debris Cleanup Post-Storm
BLOOMINGTON, IND. – In response to the storm that struck on Tues. June 25, the City of Bloomington is partnering with Williams Tree Company of Martinsville to assist residents with tree debris removal. Beginning Mon. July 8, and continuing for two weeks, crews will collect tree and vegetation-related debris...
Photos: Miller-Showers Park dredging work
In November of 2021, The B Square reported on a bathymetric study of the Miller-Showers detention basins that was supposed to determine if and where the basins in the park need to have excess sediment dredged. The study indicated the detention ponds needed to be dredged . The ponds fill...
Volunteers help save history at Rose Hill Cemetery restoration workshops
Rose Hill Cemetery, originally known as just the City Cemetery got its name from the wild and cultivated roses that covered the grounds. Established in the early 19th century, Rose Hill Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Monroe County. Rose Hill is the final resting place for many people who...
Your Guide to Celebrating the Fourth of July in Bloomington
With Fourth of July right around the corner, Bloomington has organized festivities both on and after Independence Day. The morning of the Fourth starts off with the City of Bloomington’s Fourth of July parade. The Bloomington Community Band will kick off the event at 9 a.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse lawn, followed by the start of the parade at 10 a.m. at College Avenue and Tenth Street, according to a City of Bloomington press release. Admission for this event is free. Additionally, downtown parking not reserved for the parade along with city parking garages will be free Thursday.
Bloomington OKs $770K contract with Compass for buildout of Trades District parking garage for ESnet
Due to get started in the third week of September is the construction work to build out 4,059 square feet of office space for Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) on the ground floor of the Trades District parking garage. The space fronts on Rogers Street south of 10th Street. Winning the...
Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame: More than winning defines Edgewood's Bill Atkinson
When the Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame selection committee looked at Bill Atkinson’s résumé, it wasn’t a question of whether he would be selected but in which category he belonged. He surely qualified in the “Coach” category by way of coaching four sports over a...
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