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Monroe County property transfers: May 28
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. May 6. 1003 W. Ralston Drive, Bloomington; Michael and Camilla Wallace of Bloomington sold to Jerry and Laura Jesseph of...
Remembering the profound sacrifices of veterans is privilege for veteran service officer
Memorial Day is more than just a holiday; it is a solemn day of remembrance, a time to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. As a Veteran Service Officer (VSO), I am privileged to witness the profound impact of these sacrifices on a daily basis. My role allows me to serve those who have served, and on Memorial Day, the weight of this responsibility feels especially poignant.
Historic commission postpones vote on demolition of five historic homes
The fate of five houses bordering IU remains in limbo as the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission again tabled a vote on their demolition. At its meeting last week, the commission voted near unanimously to postpone a vote on the five historic houses in the 300 block of Jefferson Street on the campus’ east side.
Wells makes Attorney General bid official
Former Deputy Attorney General Destiny Wells on Tuesday formally filed to seek the Indiana Democratic Party’s nomination for the Office of Attorney General at the party’s convention. “This year at the ballot box, Hoosier voters should put the candidate before the party label,” Wells stated. “My background is like that of many Hoosiers — I […] The post Wells makes Attorney General bid official appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Voters approved $6M tax hike to expand pre-K, but MCCSC plans to have fewer adults per class
Monroe County Community School Corp. will reduce the number of educators in classrooms for 3- and 4-year-old students this fall, less than a year after voters narrowly approved paying an additional $6 million in property taxes to expand early childhood education, two sources familiar with the plans said. “It just...
Government Calendar for the week of May 15
Local Emergency Planning Committee — 9:30 p.m., Brown County Ambulance Station. The Annual membership Meeting of Southwestern Bartholomew Water Corporation will be held on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in the Corporation Meeting room at the office located at 4735 W. Carlos Folger Drive, Columbus. The financial results and other accomplishments for 2023 will be reviewed. Members are invited to attend.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Health dept. sets vaccination Clinics, Foundation plans 2023 annual report, Upcoming events at the library
Brown County High School Class of 1973 Annual Reunion. Saturday, June 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Brown County Inn. Send payment to treasurer Jed Bessire at P.O. Box 1366 Nashville, Indiana 47448. Hickory Ridge Community Center. Hickory Ridge Community Center. April showers have come and gone,...
State Rep. Pierce, IU administration provide details on lead-up to Dunn Meadow arrests
State Rep. Matt Pierce (D-Bloomington) and IU President Pamela Whitten have each released more information about the lead-up to the arrest of 57 protesters by Indiana State Police in Dunn Meadow on April 25 and 27. Pierce sent a statement Thursday to the Indiana Daily Student about a conversation he...
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