Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Was talking to a father buffalo, whose first-born male child went off to school to study to be a mascot. When he left, you know what the dad said? What does Fish say in reply?
Connections
The Connections section includes coverage of arts, entertainment, lifestyles, and anything that generally fits the category of: A person does a interesting thing.
Bloomington icon Charlotte Zietlow dies at 91 after lifetime of community service
Charlotte Zietlow, a stalwart in Bloomington civic life and the first woman to lead both city and county government, has died at 91. Her five-decade legacy spanned politics, business, and activism—from restoring the courthouse to co-founding Goods for Cooks.
Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park
A mock funeral procession at Bloomington’s Switchyard Park on Saturday served as a protest against the Trump administration. The demonstration featured a casket labeled “Rule of Law,” mourners in black, and a brass band playing "March and Canzona (Funeral Music for Queen Mary)"
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Why did the frog make extra sure his car was parked correctly in the reverse angle on-street spot? What does Fish say in reply?
Local food bank, pantries look to bridge gap for Monroe County from SNAP benefits freeze
As a result of the current federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to dry up in just a few days. No funds for November benefits are expected to be distributed. Local food banks and pantries are working to bridge the gap.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: For Halloween, I will wear a dress Like Charlie Brown's friend, hold a football, wear a fake nose and glasses, and put on a necklace with several carats worth of precious stones. What does Fish say in reply?
Photos: Habitat for Humanity teams with IU Kelley, Whirlpool for Bloomington Blitz Build
Last Saturday, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County wrapped up a Blitz Build at its Osage Place development, which first broke ground in 2021. The development is situated on about eight acres on the southwest side of Bloomington—west of the intersection of Rockport and Rogers, next to RCA Park.