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Monroe County council on Tuesday will weigh two uncommon donations—$1,800 to Seven Oaks Classical School and $30,000 to the BEDC. County commissioners declined a Seven Oaks grant contract last month. County councilors made a similar donation to the BEDC last year.

This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Nov. 14 to Dec. 3, 2025. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Hawk says: Parsley, sage, and rosemary were trying to book a room in the host hotel for the Bloomington Convention Center. Guess why they couldn't do it. What does Fish say?

A Friday afternoon collision between a Honda Accord and a bicyclist near North Bottom and West Maple roads left a 19-year-old IU student in critical condition. The Monroe County sheriff’s office is seeking witnesses and video as its Major Crash Investigation Team reviews the crash.

Monroe County commissioners delayed the planned Dec. 8 removal of the Thomson encampment by 1 week, after activists urged more time for relocation amid frigid weather. The move followed a tense meeting featuring sharp criticism and a brief recess. Notices were issued Dec. 1 to 40–50 residents.

Monroe County’s election board is preparing for 2026 under a tight budget. Thursday's meeting featured debate about whether to cut early voting hours and reduce Election Day polling sites. The debate over vote centers also resurfaced.

On Wednesday, Bloomington’s council unanimously rejected a four-fold septic hauling rate hike but agreed some increase is needed. Councilmembers are hoping for rates that distinguish between holding tanks and drain-field systems. CBU is expected to return in 2026 with a different proposal.