Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: How can you tell the city of Bloomington is concerned about the safety of little pumpkins as they walk around town? What does Fish say in reply?
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Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 18, 2025
This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Oct. 30 to Nov. 18, 2025. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.
Monroe County posts three nursing jobs to bridge public health service gap, looks to Morgan County for help
Monroe County has posted three public-health nursing jobs and is pursuing a short-term interlocal agreement with Morgan County to help cover vaccinations and screenings after a contract with IU Health ends Jan. 1, 2026. The board was updated at is Thursday meeting.
New Palestine shuts out Bloomington South, ends playoff run for Panthers
Bloomington South’s season ended Friday with a 42–0 semi-state loss to undefeated New Palestine. The Panthers struggled on both sides of the ball and could not repeat their recent comeback wins. South finishes 11–2, claiming Conference Indiana, Sectional, and Regional titles.
Bloomington OKs up to three single-room rentals in owner-occupied houses
Bloomington’s city council voted 7–2 to allow up to three SRO bedrooms in owner-occupied homes in R1–R4 zones, with limits including conditional-use review, owner residency, and a two-year 150-foot buffer. Supporters cited affordability; dissenters warned of investor work-around..
CIB braces for no-deal scenario with preferred hotelier on Bloomington Convention Center
Negotiations between Bloomington and Dora Hospitality over the former Bunger & Robertson site appear stalled, with a Dec. 17 deadline looming. A major funding gap remains, prompting the CIB to prepare backup options—including revisiting the 2024 hotel RFP—if no agreement is reached.
Bloomington South football team heads to semi-state, faces unbeaten New Palestine on Friday
Bloomington South enters Friday’s Class 5A semi-state after a 55–7 regional win over Floyd Central, but now faces unbeaten No. 1 New Palestine. The Dragons are riding a 26-game win streak, while South seeks its first win over New Palestine, as both teams pursue a berth in the state finals.