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Bloomington directs $55,000 toward digital opportunity projects benefiting families, veterans and vulnerable residents

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s latest investment in technology reaches well beyond buying computers. From one-on-one help for older adults to internet service at sober living residences, $55,000 in city grants will support 13 organizations working to make digital access part of everyday life. The awards reflect the many places where that access matters: school, housing, […] The post Bloomington directs $55,000 toward digital opportunity projects benefiting families, veterans and vulnerable residents appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Monroe County Health Department urges MMR vaccination amid statewide increase in measles cases

BLOOMINGTON — While Monroe County currently has zero reported measles cases, the Monroe County Health Department is strongly encouraging residents to ensure they are up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations following a sharp rise in cases across Indiana. According to the Indiana Department of...

Monroe County, IN · 1d

The Herald-Times

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Amy Huffman Oliver unseats Hall in Indiana House

Indiana · 2d

Indiana Daily Student

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Bob Heaton retains Indiana House District 46 seat

Republican incumbent Bob Heaton beat Democrat James Pittsford III in the race for Indiana House District 46 on Tuesday, which includes Ellettsville and Spencer, Indiana, and western parts of Monroe County. Heaton has held the seat since 2010. Heaton held 56.9% of the vote with 93% of ballots counted, the...

Monroe County, IN · 3d
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WTWO/WAWV

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Registration now open for the 2026 West Central Indiana Housing Conference

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — People will soon have the chance to learn more about the housing market in the West Central Indiana Region and the progress being made. Registration is now open for the 2026 West Central Indiana Housing Conference being hosted by Thrive West Central. The event will take place on December 10th […]

Terre Haute, IN · 3d

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State Road 57 Near Newberry Closing for Bridge Work

Beginning on or around Monday, November 2, crews will close S.R. 57 near Newberry. This closure will occur over the White River. The road closure was originally postponed to allow for local farm harvest traffic to complete for the season. The closure on S.R. 57 will allow a bridge deck overlay project. Work is expected to last through the end of November, depending on the weather. The official detour for this project is State Road 58 to State Road 67 to State Road 54. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

Newberry, IN · 4d

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Bloomington reviews housing barriers under new state law, more zoning changes on council agenda

A Bloomington homeowner who waited seven months for permission to install water and sewer service for a duplex told the city’s plan commission last Wednesday (Oct. 28) that rules intended to encourage housing can be too difficult for ordinary property owners to navigate. Sue McCracken, a Bryan Park resident,...

Bloomington, IN · 4d

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Democrats lead Monroe County races

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 3, 2026. Democrats held wide leads in Monroe County’s contested races for clerk and assessor Tuesday, while county voters opposed a constitutional amendment expanding the circumstances under which defendants could be held without bail, according to the final results released for the night by Monroe County Clerk Nicole Browne.

Monroe County, IN · 3d

WISH-TV

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Bloomington proposal would ban artificial superintelligence

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A proposed Bloomington ordinance would prohibit distributing or deploying artificial superintelligence in the city. The Common Council could lift the ban only after making specified safety findings and receiving approval from more than 95% of registered city voters, the proposal says. Some experts have warned of the risk of catastrophic outcomes from […]

Bloomington, IN · 4d

WTWO/WAWV

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Vigo County Council adopts 2027 budget

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vigo County Council passed a motion to adopt a 2027 budget on Monday. This budget is just over $112 million. That is around $2 million less than the proposed budget coming into Monday’s meeting. Some of the changes include removing appropriations for more jailers, reductions in the area planning […]

Vigo County, IN · 4d

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Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: September 2026

Monroe County’s GIS team now maintains a map-based interface for the entire corpus of retail food inspection reports, which is updated on what is essentially a rolling basis. The B Square publishes the reports in monthly batches, usually near the end of the month following the batch of inspections.

Monroe County, IN · 5d

WTWO/WAWV

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Terre Haute Mayor talks paving projects, the new UAS test site, and more on Live at 5

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun came into the studio today to talk about the recent city clean-up and other topics ahead of Election Day. Mayor Sakbun sat down with Mike Tank to discuss several topics affecting the area. Sakbun touched on the year’s paving projects as we move toward winter weather […]

Terre Haute, IN · 4d

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Kellie Streeter to Represent District 45 in Indianapolis

Freelandville’s Kellie Streeter is the new State Representative in District 45. She followed her primary win over incumbent Bruce Borders with an over 2 to 1 victory over Democrat opponent Becky Mayfield. Streeter promises to be an “everyday” State Representative for the people of her district. Streeter also credits...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

Indiana Daily Student

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Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver defeats incumbent in Indiana House District 62 race

Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver was elected to represent District 62 in the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday. Oliver is the first Democrat to be elected to the role since Sandra Blanton, whose term ended in 2010. Oliver received 59.3% of the vote with 92% counted as of publication, the...

Indiana · 3d

Indiana Daily Student

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Advocates rally against Seminary Pointe demolition, convention center expansion

Around 25 Bloomington residents clad in Halloween costumes gathered along the B-Line Trail Saturday afternoon to protest the demolition of Seminary Pointe, scheduled to begin Nov. 4, 2026. The rally began at 3 p.m., and organizers arranged tables of beverages, food and information pamphlets for attendees and interested passersby on...

Bloomington, IN · 5d

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County’s jobless rate continues to drop

Unemployment dropped in Crawford County again in September. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, 3.4% of the county’s workforce was jobless during the month. This was down from 4.1% in September 2025 and 3.5% in August. Clark County posted an unemployment rate of 3.9%. This was down...

Crawford County, IL · 5d

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Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 29, 2026

The B Square reports property transfers in Monroe County. Generally these reports will be published every Sunday. This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Sept 25 to Oct. 29, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Monroe County, IN · 5d

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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.

Arthur, IL · 6d

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Township Attrocities: Teeny, Tiny Townships

From Wonder Lake’s Bob Anderson comes this lletter to the Editor. Why tiny townships don’t add up, should be dissolved. Eye on townships with fewer than 500 residents, Illinois has 362 such townships. One example would be Clark County with a population of 15,229 and has 15 townships,...

Clark County, IL · 7d

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Monroe County jail notebook: Population at 205, with 10-day average down by 50 since July

Monroe County’s jail population stood at 205 on Saturday (Oct. 31), which is up 1 from a week ago. But it still marks the 25th day in a row when the count of prisoners has been below the ACLU’s version of the jail’s functional capacity, which is 229.

Monroe County, IN · 6d