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Claims were brought to Bloomington's attention that Sarah Dye and Douglas Mackey of Schooner Creek Farm had ties to the white nationalist group Identity Evropa. A two-week closure of the Bloomington Farmers' Market followed. The market reopened Saturday after being shut down for two weeks. Read more here.

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market returns after shutdown

Claims were brought to Bloomington's attention that Sarah Dye and Douglas Mackey of Schooner Creek Farm had ties to the white nationalist group Identity Evropa. A two-week closure of the Bloomington Farmers' Market followed. The market reopened Saturday after being shut down for two weeks. Read more here.


Family and friends welcomed home 46 deCycles riders at 4 p.m. Sunday from a 25 day-long trip from Arizona to Montana. People brought posters to celebrate the riders in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. 

GALLERY: DeCycles 2019 Homecoming

Family and friends welcomed home 46 deCycles riders at 4 p.m. Sunday from a 25 day-long trip from Arizona to Montana. People brought posters to celebrate the riders in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. 


People gathered together to bring attention to the topic of human detention centers in the United States during "Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps" on July 12 in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. "Lights for Liberty" took place at 9 p.m. around the world. The Bloomington event began at 7 p.m. with the candlelight vigil starting at 9 p.m. Community leaders, students, an immigration lawyer and more spoke in support of ending detention centers.

GALLERY: "Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps"

People gathered together to bring attention to the topic of human detention centers in the United States during "Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps" on July 12 in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. "Lights for Liberty" took place at 9 p.m. around the world. The Bloomington event began at 7 p.m. with the candlelight vigil starting at 9 p.m. Community leaders, students, an immigration lawyer and more spoke in support of ending detention centers.


A group of protesters gathered Wednesday night at the Monroe County Courthouse to protest conflict between the United States and Iran. Those against war attended the Bloomington Against War protest.

Bloomington Against War

A group of protesters gathered Wednesday night at the Monroe County Courthouse to protest conflict between the United States and Iran. Those against war attended the Bloomington Against War protest.


During the market season, people rise at the crack of dawn, grab their reusable bags and head downtown to stock up on bright red tomatoes, rainbow-colored carrots and crisp green beans.
The Bloomington Farmers’ Market has been a touchstone of the community for years. But recently it’s become the center of a fierce debate about white supremacy and freedom of speech.
On June 4, IU Ph.D. student Abby Ang submitted a letter with more than 200 co-signers demanding the removal of a vendor named Schooner Creek Farm from the Bloomington Farmers’ Market.
The letter claimed owners of the farm, Sarah Dye and Douglas Mackey, are members of Identity Evropa, a white nationalist group.

READ THE FULL STORY: Letter alleges white supremacists sell at farmers' market
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Tension at the Bloomington Farmer's Market

During the market season, people rise at the crack of dawn, grab their reusable bags and head downtown to stock up on bright red tomatoes, rainbow-colored carrots and crisp green beans. The Bloomington Farmers’ Market has been a touchstone of the community for years. But recently it’s become the center of a fierce debate about white supremacy and freedom of speech. On June 4, IU Ph.D. student Abby Ang submitted a letter with more than 200 co-signers demanding the removal of a vendor named Schooner Creek Farm from the Bloomington Farmers’ Market. The letter claimed owners of the farm, Sarah Dye and Douglas Mackey, are members of Identity Evropa, a white nationalist group.
READ THE FULL STORY: Letter alleges white supremacists sell at farmers' market .


South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke June 11 at the IU Auditorium. His speech began at 11 a.m. and lasted around an hour. Buttigieg gave remarks regarding topics such as foreign policy and national security. “The world needs America to be the best its ever been,” he said. After the speech concluded, Buttigieg spoke to reporters outside of the auditorium.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke at IU Auditorium on June 11

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke June 11 at the IU Auditorium. His speech began at 11 a.m. and lasted around an hour. Buttigieg gave remarks regarding topics such as foreign policy and national security. “The world needs America to be the best its ever been,” he said. After the speech concluded, Buttigieg spoke to reporters outside of the auditorium.


The “Mama’s Day Vigil and Banner Drop for incarcerated survivors” was put on by Middle Way House and Re-entry Collective at New Leaf-New Life. People stood with signs for two hours across the street from Charlotte T. Zietlow Justice Center. During the event, people held up a sign that read, "Eighty percent of women in jail are moms. We support all moms!"

GALLERY: Mama's Day Vigil

The “Mama’s Day Vigil and Banner Drop for incarcerated survivors” was put on by Middle Way House and Re-entry Collective at New Leaf-New Life. People stood with signs for two hours across the street from Charlotte T. Zietlow Justice Center. During the event, people held up a sign that read, "Eighty percent of women in jail are moms. We support all moms!"


People celebrated Democratic victories and recognized losses in the Bloomington municipal primary election Tuesday night at an event organized by Mayor John Hamilton's campaign and the Monroe County Democratic Party. Voting on election day was open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Candidates came to the watch party at the Dimension Mill around 6:30 p.m. 

GALLERY: Bloomington Election Watch Party At Dimension Mill

People celebrated Democratic victories and recognized losses in the Bloomington municipal primary election Tuesday night at an event organized by Mayor John Hamilton's campaign and the Monroe County Democratic Party. Voting on election day was open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Candidates came to the watch party at the Dimension Mill around 6:30 p.m. 


South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially announced he is running for president of the United States on Sunday in his hometown. His announcement makes him the 18th Democrat to enter the 2020 race. “My name is Pete Buttigieg. They call me Mayor Pete," Buttigieg said. "I am a proud son of South Bend, Indiana, and I am running for president of the United States.” If elected, the 37 year old would be the youngest and first openly gay president.

GALLERY: South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially enters 2020 presidential race

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg officially announced he is running for president of the United States on Sunday in his hometown. His announcement makes him the 18th Democrat to enter the 2020 race. “My name is Pete Buttigieg. They call me Mayor Pete," Buttigieg said. "I am a proud son of South Bend, Indiana, and I am running for president of the United States.” If elected, the 37 year old would be the youngest and first openly gay president.


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