Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
This week Hawk reveals the actual origin story for the name of the state where we live, and it involves a guy named Edward VerDahntid.
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Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026
This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Jan. 6, 2026 to Jan. 22, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.
Bloomington South Panthers hit every basket in 4th quarter for 68–56 win over Martinsville
Bloomington South held a 31–30 halftime lead, then pulled away late to beat Martinsville 68–56 on Saturday. The Panthers shot 60% and went 12-for-12 at the line in the fourth. Jack Clark scored 21, while Duncan Combs and Max Surdam added 16 each.
Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride
With temps near 8°F and wind chills around -2°F, Bloomington’s Freezefest drew bundled-up crowds to Switchyard Park for live ice carving and the Chilly Cook-Off. Sculptors created playful designs, repaired a broken piece with “water glue,” and fans stayed warm with chili and hot drinks.
Jail update: Monroe County elected officials working on ‘clear movement’ plan as April 15 ACLU deadline nears
Monroe County councilors and commissioners agreed the downtown jail fails constitutional care, conflicts with community values, and can’t be renovated. With an April 15 ACLU “clear movement” deadline looming, officials debated cost, sites (including North Park), and next steps.
Anonymous caller claims gun in school bathroom stall; MCCSC orders districtwide ‘soft lockdown’
MCCSC placed all schools on a “soft lockdown” Jan. 22 after an anonymous caller told BPD he was in a school bathroom stall with a gun and would “shoot up the school.” No school was named. SROs swept all 23 buildings; no credible threat was found.
Ridership decline in 2025 for Bloomington Transit, board weighs ridership targets
Bloomington Transit’s board reviewed key performance indicators Tuesday as total ridership fell from about 2.5 million trips in 2024 to 2.3 million in 2025. Members questioned whether changes in counting and fare enforcement affected results and asked staff to return with 2026 targets.