Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Did you hear the one about the local government that had a pile of money so big that it just couldn’t be moved? How does fish answer?? Test your wit by clicking through!
Dave Askins
Edgewood sharpens up with test against Indian Creek, season starts against Mitchell next week
On Friday night, the Edgewood Mustangs tuned up for next week’s home opener against Mitchell with a scrimmage against Indian Creek. Edgewood’s coach Scott Fischer: “I feel pretty good about where we’re at and the direction we’re going. I thought the kids’ energy was pretty good.”
Monroe County deputies arrest two in connection with 3-year-old’s death
According to a news release issued by the Monroe County sheriff’s department Thursday night, two women have been charged with neglect of a dependent in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl.
Aug. 14, 2025: Water rate increase, tax breaks, city budget, online school
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Bloomington utilities looks to raise drinking water rates as part of 4-year cycle
In a news release issued on Tuesday, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) announced that it is now taking steps to increase drinking water rates for its customers. Currently residential customers pay $4.38 per 1,000 gallons and a fixed monthly charge of $7.93 for a 3/4-inch line.
College Avenue & 3rd Street
The new markings on the Bunger & Robertson Parking lot were redone so that the arrow inviting motorists to turn left onto 3rd Street out of the parking lot now invites motorists to enter the parking lot
Walnut Street & 3rd Street
On the northwest corner of 3rd Street & Walnut Street, the traffic signal pedestrian signage and button are dangling from the cord—it appears to have been pried loose. I have filed a uReport.