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April 14, 2025: Water bills, property taxes, MCCSC board vacancy, abolishment of a court

Weather Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here's some advice: Monday: You can probably get away without an outer wrap to start the day because the overnight low will dip only to 56°F before climbing to 70°F. You probably won'

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

The origin story for the image might make the cartoon a little funnier, if you're a reader who does not instantly recognize the fish. On top of the historic Monroe County courthouse there is a weathervane featuring a metal fish crafted by blacksmith Austin Seward, which is called

Walnut Street & 6th Street

Walnut Street & 6th Street

Red-tailed hawk perusing the Monroe County courthouse lawn for snacks—presumably for its mate who could be sitting the nest in the evergreen at the corner of College Avenue and 6th Street.

Delayed notice for Bloomington water shutoff leaves one CBU customer dry, questioning reconnection fee

Delayed notice for Bloomington water shutoff leaves one CBU customer dry, questioning reconnection fee

If you don't pay your water bill, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will eventually disconnect your service. That was not a surprise to one B Square reader who recently had his water shut off. But he was surprised that he didn't get the kind of

Kirkwood Avenue & College Avenue

Kirkwood Avenue & College Avenue

Chalk art on the sidewalk next to the future parklet for outside dining—likely for Orbit Room.

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Aja Jester has been appointed to fill the District 7 vacancy on the MCCSC (Monroe County Community School Corporation) board. Making the appointment were the six members who remained, when the seat was left vacant after the resignation of Brandon Shurr on March 14. Jester is a finance specialist with

April 10, 2025: Leaning wall, bids for Hopewell, talk on tariffs, bicycle races

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