Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Why did the frog make extra sure his car was parked correctly in the reverse angle on-street spot? What does Fish say in reply?
Dave Askins
6th Street & Lincoln Street
A red-tailed hawk perched on the steeple of the First Presbyterian Church takes a short flight to a tree on the same property, perches for only a minute, then continues on its way.
B-Line Trail at 3rd Street
Looking north along Morton Street next to the B-Line Trail the fall foliage is lit up by the morning sun.
Indiana Supreme Court hears Bloomington’s constitutional annexation challenge over voided remonstration waivers
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in Bloomington’s annexation case, testing whether cities can claim constitutional protection when the legislature voids their contracts. Justices focused on conflicts between two appellate rulings and the scope of Home Rule.
Monroe County commissioners warn: Council’s ‘no’ vote may shift jail’s future to federal court
After the Monroe County council on Tuesday rejected funding to buy land for a new jail, county commissioners warned on Thursday that the decision could hand control of jail planning to a federal judge, when the ACLU settlement expires on Jan. 15 2026.
Oct. 30, 2025: Jail land rejected, SNAP benefits frozen, visual aids barred, teachers’ contract, football postseason
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Monroe County council unanimously rejects North Park jail site funding after marathon meeting
At a marathon Monroe County Council meeting on Tuesday, the appropriation ordinance to pay for the purchase of the North Park property for a new jail was met with unified resistance from both the council and the public, culminating in a 0–7 vote on the item.