Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk says his grandmother has the best recipe for a custardy, cake-like dessert. Where is this leading?? Find out when Fish delivers a hilarious reply!
Dave Askins
Walnut Street & 7th Street
A red-tailed hawk flies off the antenna behind the Mexican fast food restaurant. We should perhaps rename it: Hawk-o Bell.
Monroe County jail notebook: Population dips below 200 for first time since July
Monroe County’s jail held 204 people Saturday, down 10 from a week earlier and marking 18 straight days below the ACLU’s 229-person functional-capacity estimate. Friday’s count of 196 was the lowest since The B Square began tracking in July. The sheriff puts functional capacity lower, at 186.
Monroe County income tax panel asks state for flexibility, stops short of suggesting 2029 rates
Monroe County’s local income tax task force unanimously asked state lawmakers for more flexibility in the tax overhaul set for 2029, but recommended no specific rates. Uncertainty over revenue, consolidations and possible legislative changes led the panel to hold off on detailed recommendations.
Monroe County health officer resigns before removal hearing, six weeks after firing health administrator
Monroe County health officer Sarah Ryterband resigned Thursday before a hearing on her removal could be held. The board named an interim replacement, yet to be confirmed, but faces other leadership vacancies, staffing shortages and questions about the department’s emergency-response procedures.
Oct. 22, 2026: Monroe County budget; commissioner salaries; IU luncheon; deer crashes; IOSHA safety fine
This morning's edition includes reports on the Monroe County council’s decision to decline a request for increased commissioner salaries. Also: a column about a luncheon server whose son was in immigration detention. Finally: the county government’s effort to avoid a $3,000 workplace safety fine.
Bloomington Convention Center update: $660K bid OK’d for Seminary Pointe demolition
Bloomington's convention center expansion is on track for Jan. 8 completion. The CIB OK’d a $660,000 bid to demolish Seminary Pointe buildings for hotel construction staging, despite objections over lost affordable housing. Hotel development talks continue, with a completed hotel expected in 2029.