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Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

This is a live report from the Monroe County Democratic Party’s caucus to fill the vacancy in the office of Perry Township trustee after the death of Dan Combs in the first week of January. The caucus is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bloomington city hall.

Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’

Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’

MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision

Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision

MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update

MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update

Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap

Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap

MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting

MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting

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MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

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 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

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’

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

Archived Live Report: MCCSC board annual reorganization (Jan. 6, 2026) | Cooperman now board president

Inside MCCSC’s weather-related school closure decisions

Inside MCCSC’s weather-related school closure decisions

No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided

No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided

Local Government

Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

This is a live report from the Monroe County Democratic Party’s caucus to fill the vacancy in the office of Perry Township trustee after the death of Dan Combs in the first week of January. The caucus is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bloomington city hall.

Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision

Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision

Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap

Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap

Bloomington board of public works to consider $424K contract for Hopewell South infrastructure design

Bloomington board of public works to consider $424K contract for Hopewell South infrastructure design

Jail update: Monroe County elected officials working on ‘clear movement’ plan as April 15 ACLU deadline nears

Jail update: Monroe County elected officials working on ‘clear movement’ plan as April 15 ACLU deadline nears

Ridership decline in 2025 for Bloomington Transit, board weighs ridership targets

Ridership decline in 2025 for Bloomington Transit, board weighs ridership targets

Feb. 5 meeting to review Dora ‘south option’ convention center hotel; mayor’s news release leaves CIB head ‘baffled’

Feb. 5 meeting to review Dora ‘south option’ convention center hotel; mayor’s news release leaves CIB head ‘baffled’

Connections

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

This week Hawk reveals the actual origin story for the name of the state where we live, and it involves a guy named Edward VerDahntid.

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scott’s activism and unfinished work

Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scott’s activism and unfinished work

Watching IU win the national football championship: View from inside Nick’s English Hut

Watching IU win the national football championship: View from inside Nick’s English Hut

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration

Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration

Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title

Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title

Old B Square

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Five years, one final B Square Bulletin: Thank you!

Commissioners OK Monroe County zoning overhaul, 13 possible remaining topics to be tackled in 2025

Repair not demolish: Bloomington looks to add 1 to affordable housing inventory

3-judge panel hears arguments in Bloomington annexation appeal, ruling expected in a few months

Dec. 18: Monroe County development ordinance (CDO) teed up for final vote by commissioners

Almost Daily Bulletin

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Jan. 29, 2026: Correction to link for Perry Township trustee vacancy caucus

Jan. 29, 2026: Snow plowing, school financing, former H-T building, Perry Township trustee vacancy

Jan. 26, 2026: Snow, cold, jail, basketball, buses, gun threat

Jan. 22, 2026: Convention center hotel, Coretta Scott King, football championship

Jan. 19, 2026: Deadly house fire, Iran protest, jail impasse, last-minute UDO proposal

Business

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CIB braces for no-deal scenario with preferred hotelier on Bloomington Convention Center

Bloomington rejects all 5 bids for Hopewell East, plans new offering in 2026

‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

Retail notebook: Fresh facade for Princess Theater building means possible Dec. 1 opening for new downtown dining spot

IU Kelley School panelist drops ‘rough‘ news about Bloomington wages, points to Trades District as site of ‘creative collision‘

Situation Desk

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Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’

Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

Updated: 2 dead | Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital

After Peach Bowl win, IU football team lands safely, then has minor taxiway incident

Sports

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Bloomington South Panthers hit every basket in 4th quarter for 68–56 win over Martinsville

High school hoops: South rallies past North in second half to claim 50–43 rivalry win

Photos: Kirkwood Avenue Peach Bowl victory celebration

Panthers win holiday hoops tourney with victories over Muncie Central, Avon

Bloomington South Panthers survive late scare, outlast North Vigo 71–68 in overtime

B There

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Stull Street

Madison Street & 7th Street

3rd Street & College Avenue

Rogers Street & Kirkwood Avenue

Courthouse square

Civic Ticker

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Vote center action for Monroe County fails 2–1, needed 3–0 unanimous vote to pass

Teachers petition MCCSC for clear reduction-in-force policy amid budget strains

Bloomington's College-Walnut study comes back to life, with $95K more funding, more detailed analysis

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Former state police general counsel named jail transition director by Monroe County sheriff

Editor's Notes

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Editor’s Notebook: Embrace our shared geography, please do not let me die with stickers left over

Editor’s Notebook: Standing with the Indiana Daily Student by sharing the load

Editor's Notebook: Unplanned eye surgery disrupts timeline, but B Square vision still clear

Editor's Notebook: Getting from a nest to a soaring newsroom will take more financial support

Editor's Notebook: Paying the dues for Total News—please help fund it

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 13, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 8, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Dec. 29, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Dec. 22, 2025

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 19, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 12, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 5, 2026

Civic Solver: Dec. 29, 2025

Live Reports

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Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

Archived Live Report: Bloomington city council organizational meeting (Jan. 7, 2025) | Asare now president

Archived Live Report: Election Central candidate filings (Jan. 7, 2026)

Archived Live Report: MCCSC board annual reorganization (Jan. 6, 2026) | Cooperman now board president

Archived Live Report: Convention center host hotel, Hopewell rezoning