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Monroe County Democratic Party chair hopes to bring community back to the county

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 6,2025 9:33 a.m.

Samuel Ujdak was picked to be the next party chair Saturday.

Will Indiana Republicans’ proposed budget affect the 21st Century Scholars program?

By Deshna Venkatachalam · Wednesday, March 5,2025 1:57 p.m.

The proposed budget does not include the College Success Program.

New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, March 5,2025 12:12 p.m.

Cory Grass was elected chair of the party Saturday.

Could Indiana see a state administered retirement plan? Experts weigh in

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Wednesday, March 5,2025 10:53 a.m.

Advocates are focused on getting a state administered retirement plan into Indiana law.

Ramadan Kareem: How Muslims in Bloomington observe Ramadan

By Safin Khatri · Tuesday, March 4,2025 4:50 p.m.

As Ramadan began March 1, Bloomington’s Muslim community observed with fasting, prayer and reflection.

Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, March 4,2025 1:25 p.m.

Hoosier Alley Entertainment will offer bowling, axe throwing, pickleball and more.

Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, March 2,2025 6:29 p.m.

In Monroe County’s rural neighbors, maternity care deserts increase travel times and limit access to critical pregnancy healthcare.

MCCSC superintendent’s 2-year plan aims to reconstruct declining financial situation

By Gabby Rogers · Saturday, March 1,2025 11:02 a.m.

MCCSC’s superintendent proposed a long-term plan for fiscal health.

Beds, daycare and taxes: What officials discussed at new Monroe County jail meeting

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Feb. 28,2025 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the justice complex predesign phase Thursday.

Four-for-four: City of Bloomington to reinstall four four-way stops on 7th Street

By Molly Gregory · Thursday, Feb. 27,2025 5:48 p.m.

The city will reinstall stop signs after feedback from public stakeholders.

2 arrested after IU golf course burglary, $95K in items stolen

By Peyton Smith · Thursday, Feb. 27,2025 1:27 p.m.

Police arrested two suspects after a reported burglary at the Indiana University Bloomington golf course.

How will Monroe County spend the rest of its $5 million opioid settlement?

By Chloe Oden · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2025 8:41 p.m.

Dispersed opioid settlement funding will go toward harm reduction and residential treatment programs.

Orangutan family welcomes infant at Indianapolis Zoo

By Tory Basile · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2025 6:30 p.m.

The zoo now houses 12 orangutans — among the most of U.S. zoos.

Bloomington Police: person with rifle outside City Hall didn’t violate any laws

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2025 3:53 p.m.

The person distributed flyers calling the Bloomington City Council “the people’s enemies.”

New Monroe County jail construction could last into 2029

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, Feb. 25,2025 9:02 p.m.

Construction could start in July 2026.

Hoosiers concerned about bills targeting education, health care at town hall

By Jack Forrest and Natalia Nelson · Monday, Feb. 24,2025 8:09 p.m.

About 300 Hoosiers gathered to hear legislators and advocates speak regarding proposed laws.

How the federal funding freeze stranded Bloomington groups combatting homelessness

By Ella Curlin · Monday, Feb. 24,2025 2:42 p.m.

Bloomington anti-poverty group Beacon is navigating uncertainty after two-day federal funding freeze.

City of Bloomington considers plans to sunset climate action and resilience committee

By Tanka Dhakal · Sunday, Feb. 23,2025 1:13 p.m.

After five years of existence, the committee dedicated to climate action could dissolve.

Bloomington JOANN Fabrics set to close amid company’s reported bankruptcy

By Mike Badrov · Thursday, Feb. 20,2025 4:36 p.m.

The store is just one of the more than 500 stores closing nationwide.

Second Washington County turkey farm affected by bird flu

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, Feb. 19,2025 10:24 p.m.

Bird flu is lethal to birds but poses a low risk to humans.

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