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The clock in the Monroe County courthouse is banging out 12 gongs. It’s 2026.
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Bridge needs lower 5-ton limit, repairs—but who pays: Monroe County or Bloomington?
Monroe County officials say a deteriorating 27-foot bridge near Lower Cascades Park is Bloomington’s responsibility, while the city disputes that claim. Inspectors found severe structural problems and recommended lowering the bridge’s weight limit from nine tons to five.
May 14, 2026: North Park vote, Kirkwood Avenue, AG versus sheriff, free speech
This morning’s edition includes a report on the first Family Night out on Kirkwood, the result of the first North Park vote as a new jail site, the state AG’s lawsuit against the county sheriff, and a visit by an AG investigator to a Monroe County resident’s home.
Kids on Kirkwood: Bloomington’s townie summer begins with block party for families
Children danced, chased bubbles, and filled Kirkwood Avenue Wednesday night as Bloomington launched its “Family Night Out” series. The monthly block parties are part of the city’s compromise approach to downtown activation, keeping Kirkwood mostly open to cars except for special events.
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