Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Syndicated calendar feeds are great, as is looking up and reading the marquee of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, which says: A NIGHT OF MANDOLIN MUSIC / JIM RICHTER MANDOLIN CAMP FACULTY / FRI JULY 11 7 P.M FREE!
Dave Askins
Monroe County sheriff announces arrests in separate cases: mid-June shooting; stolen trailer from Kentucky
On Wednesday (July 9) the Monroe County sheriff’s office announced arrests in two separate cases—one a shooting in mid-June and another involving a stolen trailer that was found on Tuesday.
6th Street & Walnut Street
One of the juvenile red-tailed hawks that made it out of the nest in the big pine tree at the corner of the courthouse grounds at College Avenue & 6th Street is sitting on the scaffolding that has been set up for the Princess Theater facade repair.
Monroe County leaders split on letter to state lawmakers over funding for new jail
After an hour of discussion Tuesday night, Monroe County councilors and commissioners did not have a clear path forward for asking state legislators for changes to Indiana tax law that might help them finance the planned new jail. A draft letter was not put to a vote.
Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood
The city of Bloomington’s effort to redevelop the Hopewell neighborhood took another step forward on Monday night. Getting approval from the city’s redevelopment commission at its regular meeting was a $1.7 million contract with Crider & Crider, Inc. to start a street construction project.
Drinking water notebook: Bloomington says water color issues are aesthetic, caused by minerals; plans flushing
Some complaints logged in Bloomington’s uReport system over the weekend describe Bloomington’s drinking water as yellow or brown. A response from CBU indicates that the issues are aesthetic, due to naturally occurring substances, and that the water is safe.
July 7, 2025: Property transfers, parade, county fair, AG lawsuit
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