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Monroe County, Bloomington officials working towards a single mask rule for COVID-19, precise nature of rule still unclear

Monroe County, Bloomington officials working towards a single mask rule for COVID-19, precise nature of rule still unclear

Will the rules on masks in the next Monroe County health order include a strict mandate for wearing face coverings when in public? Maybe. During Friday’s weekly press conference, held by local leaders about the community’s COVID-19 response, city and county officials stayed squarely on message: They’re

Bloomington’s unsuccessful eminent domain action to expand parking garage: $100K in total legal fees

Bloomington’s unsuccessful eminent domain action to expand parking garage: $100K in total legal fees

About four months ago, in the third week of March, Bloomington withdrew its appeal of a Monroe Circuit court ruling that went against the city in its effort to acquire some additional land. The city wanted to use the real estate to expand the footprint of a replacement parking garage

People’s Park mural will say “BLACK LIVES MATTER” at least through August, maybe a few months longer

People’s Park mural will say “BLACK LIVES MATTER” at least through August, maybe a few months longer

At their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Bloomington arts commissioners discussed the future of the People’s Park mural. Three weeks ago, on the day of Juneteenth (June 19)—a celebration marking the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.—the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER” were painted over the top

Monroe County prosecutor on assault of Vauhxx Booker: DNR investigation of July 4 case is not yet complete

Monroe County prosecutor on assault of Vauhxx Booker: DNR investigation of July 4 case is not yet complete

On Saturday, July 4, at Lake Monroe, Bloomington resident Vauhxx Booker was assaulted by a group of white men in a case Booker has described as an “attempted lynching.” In a press release issued a little before 5 p.m. on Thursday, the Monroe County prosecutor’s office gave a

Woman arrested as driver of car that injured two people after Monday’s demonstration against racism

Woman arrested as driver of car that injured two people after Monday’s demonstration against racism

Two people were injured by the driver of a car after an anti-racism demonstration that took place on the courthouse square in downtown Bloomington on Monday night. In separate press releases on Thursday morning, the city of Bloomington and Bloomington Police Department (BPD) announced that 66-year-old Christi Bennett of Scottsburg,

Mandatory masks by month’s end, if not sooner, says Monroe County’s health administrator

Mandatory masks by month’s end, if not sooner, says Monroe County’s health administrator

On Wednesday, health administrator Penny Caudill said the next COVID-19 health order from county health officer Thomas Sharp would have some kind of requirement for wearing a mask in public. The next order will be issued by the end of the month if not before, Caudill said. The news from

Monroe County ends contract with towing company after mid-June social media statement from owner’s son about police killing of George Floyd: “That officer did us a favor.”

Monroe County ends contract with towing company after mid-June social media statement from owner’s son about police killing of George Floyd: “That officer did us a favor.”

The contract between Monroe County and Ken’s Westside Service and Towing has been terminated by Monroe County’s board of commissioners under a 30-day out clause. The contract is for “vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection and towing services, on an as needed basis, for the non-heavy duty Monroe County Fleet