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Civic Solver: Jan. 19, 2026

Our locally themed puzzles tie together Bloomington’s people, places, and public life. You’ll find a new one each week in the Almost Daily Bulletin newsletter.

The Monroe County History Center presents Puzzle Fest Jan. 25, noon–4 p.m., at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, featuring a puzzle swap and a team jigsaw competition.

6th Street & College Avenue

In the BlueBird Couture display window is a rack of items labeled "Game-day Apparel." It’s all red and white. Oh, sorry, cream and crimson. A seated display figure wears an Indiana University sweater.

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

About 60 Bloomington residents rallied Sunday at the courthouse square to condemn Iran’s crackdown and to call for democracy. Protesters cited reports of thousands killed. With internet and calls disrupted, they chanted: “No internet, no witness!”

Updated: 2 dead | Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital

Monroe County deputies are guarding a suspect at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis after a house fire early Sunday (Jan. 18) on E. Anderson Road in northeast Monroe County left four “victims.” A followup release says two of the victims died.

Civic Solver: Jan. 19, 2026

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‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

Updated: 2 dead | Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital

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