B There 7th Street at IU Auditorium John Mellencamp’s statue is picking two things this morning—a flower and a guitar. John Mellencamp’s statue is picking two things this morning—a flower and a guitar. (Dave Askins, July 11, 2025)
After lockout, Monroe County women’s commission meets on ‘Women in Government Plaza’ A properly noticed meeting of the Monroe County women’s commission was nearly thwarted when members found the courthouse locked and were denied their usual room—over a calendar error. They met outside instead. County officials have pledged that it won’t happen again.
1st Street & Lincoln Street Fence around front yard. The city’s deer population exploded two mayors ago. Any attempt to curtail it was stridently opposed by that office. I hate to see residents have to build this kind of structure just to be able to have some blooms.
School district moves to unload $3M former Herald-Times property amid budget pressures MCCSC has initiated the sale of the former Herald-Times building, citing financial constraints and steep renovation costs estimated at $35 million. After a public hearing where no one spoke, the board voted unanimously to proceed, with a published notice of intent required in 30 days.
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