The words “Fag Church” were spray painted on the side of St David's Episcopal Church in Bloom Blossom, Ind.

St David's Episcopal Church in Bloom Blossom, Ind. was vandalized with the words “Heil Trump.”

Vandalized church leaves graffiti on its walls

BEAN BLOSSOM, IND. –

Kids got the BEAT

Bloomington Expressive Arts Training, a children’s show choir program, offers opportunities for students all the way up to their high school graduations to participate in show choir programs from the introductory level to the pre-professional 
level.

Board members give the YesforMCCSC campaign volunteers a standing ovation at Tuesday night's board meeting.

MCCSC celebrates referendum, highlights student work

Empowerment was the mission statement at Tuesday night’s school board meeting.

MCCSC tax referendum renewed for six more years

Monroe County voted Tuesday to keep additional funding in schools for extracurricular activities and funding for staff in schools.

Bloomington students too young to vote share voice

Silence.

Todd Young wins senate race

Todd Young is projected as Indiana’s next senator, defeating Democratic candidate Evan Bayh with 51.6 percent of the vote against Bayh’s 42.9 percent, according to the Indiana Daily Student’s results as of press time.

Hollingsworth wins Indiana district 9

As a resident of Indiana for less than a year, Trey Hollingsworth will now represent the Hoosier state in Washington.

Holcomb wins governor of Indiana

Audience members tried to climb onto the stage for hugs and handshakes and to get a closer look at their new governor, Eric Holcomb.

GOTV goes door to door

With the election quickly approaching Tuesday, local campaigning has not slowed down.

Penny Githens seeks to overcome Peggy Mayfield in District 60

Penny Githens’ bid for District 60 in Indiana is highlighted by one significant difference from her opponent: Peggy Mayfield.

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Geoff McKim and Eric Schmitz meet before going out to talk to community members.

Supporters of MCCSC tax referendum say renewal is necessary for staffing

The only thing wrong with the Monroe County Community Schools Corporation tax referendum renewal, in the eyes of the YesForMCCSC committee, is the lack of knowledge about it.

Bernie Sanders supporters look ahead

With the election approaching next week, Bernie Sanders supporters in Monroe County say they guess they’re with her.

Libba Willcox, volunteer for the fest, helps kids make spooky crafts.

Mathers Museum brings Halloween early to local families

Families around Bloomington had the opportunity to enjoy crafts and monstrous games with their children Sunday to celebrate Halloween a day early.

"Beyond the Test Score" discusses music education value in schools

A string quartet played in the background at the Monroe County Public Library to welcome people into the auditorium to talk about children just like the quartet members and how to keep those children playing in schools.

MCCSC programs discussed at school board meeting

Teachers gathered with school board members Tuesday to discuss programs they were passionate about.