Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Of course Hawk is gonna make the superb owl joke today, but what about Fish?
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Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 4, 2026
Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park
Bloomington may walk back plan to keep Kirkwood open to vehicle traffic, after city council backlash
Hours first, money later? Standoff between Monroe County council, election board delays decision on early voting schedule
No land, no deal: CIB ends current hotel effort, when Bloomington says south parcels will cost
Amplify Bloomington launched as ‘civic platform’ for innovation, with Fernandez at the helm
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K-12 Schools
MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property
On Thursday, MCCSC hosted a community forum on the former Herald-Times building it bought for nearly $3 million, outlining three options—sell, postpone or renovate. The 77,000-square-foot site is now used for storage and bus parking. An online survey has drawn 350-plus responses.
MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update
MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting
Anonymous caller claims gun in school bathroom stall; MCCSC orders districtwide ‘soft lockdown’
Archived Live Report: MCCSC board annual reorganization (Jan. 6, 2026) | Cooperman now board president
Inside MCCSC’s weather-related school closure decisions
No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided
Local Government
Bloomington may walk back plan to keep Kirkwood open to vehicle traffic, after city council backlash
Bloomington councilmembers sharply criticized city staff's plan to keep Kirkwood Avenue open to cars in 2026, arguing it undercuts last year’s conversion ordinance. Staff cite costs and logistics. The administration is now reconsidering the proposal and could produce a revised plan later this month.
Hours first, money later? Standoff between Monroe County council, election board delays decision on early voting schedule
No land, no deal: CIB ends current hotel effort, when Bloomington says south parcels will cost
Gordon sworn in as Perry Township trustee after caucus pick, transition starts
Hopewell anchors busy February for Bloomington's redevelopment commission
RDC bets on Hopewell South engineering as rezone heads back to plan commission for second hearing
Flock trailer contract finally unredacted by Bloomington; ‘umbrella’ accord still missing
Connections
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Of course Hawk is gonna make the superb owl joke today, but what about Fish?
Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park
Lee Hamilton, bipartisan fixture of U.S. foreign affairs policy, proud Hoosier, dies at 94
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride
