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Indiana Balloon Fest: See Dozens of Hot Air Balloons, Skydivers, and Fireworks
Hot air balloons will soon descend upon the Hoosier state, for a balloon festival you won't want to miss. There's something kind of whimsical about seeing a hot air balloon in the sky, and these days we don't seem to see them very often. Hot air balloons have been around since the 1700s and work on the heat-rising principle. Virgin Balloon Flights explains:
IU Health hospital ordered by fire marshal to clear patients from hallways
IU Health Bloomington (Ind.) Hospital was warned by a fire marshal to remove patients from its hallways, The Herald-Times reported Aug. 21. Bloomington Fire Marshal Tim Clapp went to the hospital to inspect a new administrative space that was being built out. While there, he found dozens of patients on cots or beds in the hallways, blocking the exit, he told the Times. He instructed staff to clear the hallways, and staff quickly obeyed, the report said.
Bloomington closes Rail Trail encampments, adds homelessness coordinator in 2025 budget
Another homeless encampment has been cleared in Bloomington, this time along the Rail Trail south of Country Club Drive and North of Gordon Pike. At a news conference in the first week of August, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson said that the encampments along the Rail Trail, which had 30-day notices posted towards early July, were still on course for removal “in the next couple of weeks.”
Bloomington rejects Graduate Hotel request for historic protection
The City of Bloomington is refusing to recognize the Graduate Hotel building on Kirkwood Avenue as part of a local historic district, which means it won’t be able to sell alcohol. The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission voted Thursday, seven to zero, against the request by the hotel’s parent company...
Bedford Street Department is acquiring new equipment
BEDFORD- David Flinn, Commissioner of the Bedford Street Department, addressed the Board of Works last night at their meeting at StoneGate Arts and Education Center. The department is in the process of acquiring a new striping machine and a forklift. The board accepted and approved the quote for the striping...
Indiana Public Access Counselor says IU Board of Trustees violated Open Door Law
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor agreed with WFIU/WTIU News that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14, according to a strongly worded advisory opinion released Thursday. In the required citation of law justifying the closed meeting, the trustees...
PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Announces Downtown and W 3rd Street Maintenance Projects
The following is a press release written by Desiree Molina for the City of Bloomington. Bloomington, Ind. – The City of Bloomington will begin two street maintenance projects in late August and September focusing on street maintenance. These projects, coordinated by both the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Engineering Department, will involve asphalt resurfacing as well as safety and accessibility enhancements in downtown Bloomington and along W 3rd Street.
City to host public meeting on new Powerline Trail design
BLOOMINGTON — A new multi-use trail is one step closer to becoming a reality near Switchyard Park. The trail will connect the Habitat for Humanity Osage Place neighborhood and RCA Community Park, and in the future, could connect to and through the Summit District development. The City of Bloomington...
Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
Mitchell leaders see potential for downtown revitalization after touring Huntingburg’s downtown
HUNTINGBURG – As construction of the Monon South Trail has begun in Mitchell, city leaders are eying the trail as a spark to revitalize the downtown. The Mitchell trailhead will be near Main Street and will bring trail users into downtown to walk or bike the trail. Earlier this...
Indiana Avenue closure to reopen to one lane next week
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Avenue closure between Kirkwood Avenue and 6th Street will reopen to one lane of vehicle traffic and one sidewalk Aug. 29. The closure, which started late June is for the final stretch of Clear Creek Tunnel Project. The entire project, which will increase the size...
Column: Monroe County should not use economic development taxes for a new jail
Monroe County is considering using its portion of the Economic Development Local Income Tax (ED-LIT) passed in 2022 to fund construction of a new jail. The county's portion of the .69% local income tax comes out to about $11 million a year. Members of the Monroe County Council want to use this to pay for a 20-year, $180 million bond ($112 million of this would go toward construction and $68 million would go toward paying off...
City of Bloomington's proposed 2025 budget now available for public review
The City of Bloomington's proposed budget for 2025 now is now available for public review ahead of budget hearings with the City Council. The hearings start Monday evening and will continue each evening through Thursday in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The 2025 budget proposal includes several initiatives that...
Monroe County leaders asking to raise income tax for new justice facility
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is asking the County Council to pass a $200-million bond and income tax to fund a new justice facility. Commissioner Julie Thomas said the county needs to construct a new jail to replace its aging downtown facility as well as co-locate judicial services to the same site.
Read Limestone Post's latest article, "'Paint the State,' An anti-drug mural project started by a local student," by Hiromi Yoshida
Read Limestone Post's latest article, "'Paint the State,' An anti-drug mural project started by a local student," by Hiromi Yoshida. Bloomington high school student Hazel Hammerstein founded the nonprofit Indiana Prevention Project to spread the message about the dangers of drug use. She and numerous supporters are running the Paint the State mural contest. Registration ends on August 30. Read about Hazel’s project and the contest rules and timeline in this article by Hiromi Yoshida. Here is the link: ‘Paint the State’ Anti-drug Mural Contest Started by Local Student - Limestone Post Magazine in Bloomington, Indiana.
Bloomington Council’s Team B to review applications on August 27
BLOOMINGTON-Bloomington Common Council Interview Committee-Team B will meet on August 27 at 12:00 p.m. in the McCloskey Conference Room 135, City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street. The public may also access the meeting at the following link:. https://bloomington.zoom.us/j/84061407607?pwd=HkzGgIlThyGkvrWE8PW2qCtRa0J4TV. The committee will meet electronically to review applications, interview candidates, and/or to...
USDA staff visits Monroe YMCA's youth summer food program
MONROE — A Monroe summer food program was honored with a visit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On Thursday, two federal government staff members traveled to Monroe to see the Monroe Family YMCA’s Summer Meal Distribution Program in action. This summer, the local Y expects to serve more than 35,000 meals to Monroe County kids.
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