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Bloomington’s police department (BPD) announced the arrest of eight people in the area of Seminary Park, on a range of drug-related charges. A press conference with the mayor on housing and homelessness is set for Tuesday next week (July 29).

When the announcement came a month ago that 409 acres southeast of Bloomington had been donated to Monroe County by Nancy Huntington, the piece of land did not have a name. It does now, after county commissioners approved a resolution establishing the Monroe County Nature Preserve.

Coming to Bloomington’s two largest high schools this fall are wearable panic buttons for all staff members. MCCSC plans to eventually expand the technology to schools in addition to Bloomington High School North and Bloomington High School South.

The BT board’s regular monthly meeting included an initial look at the 2026 budget and a financial advisor’s briefing on a new state tax law—both important items in their own right. More significantly, board commentary indicated a strong interest in countywide service, because of the new law.

With a forecasted high temperature of 92°F and a heat index of 99°F on Wednesday, Monroe County emergency management staff have announced that 10 cooling centers will be open across the county in fire stations and public library locations.

At a caucus held on Sunday afternoon at Bloomington city hall, the Monroe County Democratic Party elected Chrissie Geels its new chair. She is replacing Samuel Ujdak, who resigned in the third week of June, three and a half months after being elected, citing personal reasons

This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven't previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging between June 20, 2025 and July 16, 2025. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county's online geographic information system for property and parcel data.