A former township trustee from northern Indiana faces charges that she stole more than $53,000 from the township’s poor relief fund.
MANILA, Philippines – Military honor guards carried former President Corazon Aquino’s flag-draped casket to a school gym Saturday for public viewing, as Filipinos mourned the beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and fought off seven coup attempts.
Bloomington officials are taking steps to crack down on graffiti problems.
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigerian authorities ignored dozens of warnings about a violent Islamist sect until it attacked police stations and government buildings last week in a bloodbath that killed more than 700 people, Muslim clerics and an army official said.
On July 24, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that the City of Bloomington Utilities is liable for damages that occurred in November 2005 from a blocked public sewer line that caused 300 gallons of sewage to seep into an apartment, causing extensive damage – about $30,000 worth. Now the case can finally go to trial.
Schaffhausen, Switzerland – Fireworks filled the Swiss sky Saturday in celebration of the Swiss National Holiday. Reminiscent of Fourth of July celebrations, the Swiss holiday brought out flags, fireworks and bratwursts for grilling.
WE SAY Allowing the youth to determine whether their records are deleted is best.Every effort should be made to get into contact with the remaining 6,100 juveniles to go over their rights with their guardians. Afterward, it should be left up to them to decide whether they want to take legal action and preserve their records, or just let them be deleted.
Human rights violations are much easier to condemn looking backward – which is unfortunate, because the only thing that will be able to stop incidents like the one in Putis is more vigilance by those of us who live through or at least relate to them.
So what can we learn from these beer picnics? Politicking involves beer now?
With just a little boost from Washington, I’d be more than willing to singlehandedly spend this country out of a slump.
Review of Wu Tang Clan's latest album, "Chamber Music."
The Monroe County Fair continues this weekend with concerts, livestock shows, and an auction. Click here for the times and locations of the events.
Review of "Watchmen: Director's Cut" DVD.
Administrators, students and alumni share their memories of outgoing dean of students.
Review of the film "Orphan."
Dean of Students Dick McKaig said as a first date, his wife asked him to a sorority formal. He said she asked because she knew he wouldn’t say yes.
New administrators and staff are hired, and the old retire. Residence and lecture halls are built or torn down. But for the past 38 years, Dean of Students Dick McKaig has been a fixture at IU.
Review of Portugal. The Man's album "The Satanic Satanist."
Review of Sugar Ray's album "Music for Cougars."
