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These are short one- or two-sentence items, often including a photo, filed by anyone who sends in an item—by text message, email, or phone call. [734-645-2633] They're meant to be factual observations about the world outside the observer's own head, in the course of their ordinary travels through our community.

8th Street & Walnut Street

8th Street & Walnut Street

Solar panel powered PTZ (pan tilt zoom) surveillance cameras from Flock—not sure if the whole rig comes from Flock. According to city of Bloomington online financials, a $15,000 purchase was made from Flock for PTZ cameras on Feb. 25, 2025. One of these units was also deployed near

Hopewell Commons

Hopewell Commons

Aerial view of the new Hopewell Commons park, facing east towards the Kroger parking lot. The park itself is quite narrow, and is bisected by Madison Street. The darker pavers to the south (right) of the park is University Street. The blue pickleball courts at the top left are actually

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

Orange barriers have been set up along Walnut Street. It's Little 500 weekend. A recollection from years past says that public works has set the barriers in place to keep pedestrians funneled along the sidewalk instead of wandering out in front of traffic.

6th Street & Morton Street

6th Street & Morton Street

Either I have not noticed this zip tie installation until just now or else artist Joel Shields is in town.

7th Street & College Avenue

7th Street & College Avenue

A crow is harassing the red-tailed hawk perched on the antenna on top of the Monroe County jail.

Walnut Street & 6th Street

Walnut Street & 6th Street

Red-tailed hawk perusing the Monroe County courthouse lawn for snacks—presumably for its mate who could be sitting the nest in the evergreen at the corner of College Avenue and 6th Street.

Kirkwood Avenue & College Avenue

Kirkwood Avenue & College Avenue

Chalk art on the sidewalk next to the future parklet for outside dining—likely for Orbit Room.