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Major Bloomington properties tied to Jeff Jones sell for $9.5 million

Two major properties formerly owned by notorious Bloomington landlord Jeff S. Jones have changed ownership for a combined $9.5 million. A Bloomington-based limited liability company called Magnolia Park, owned by Bloomington residents Narayan and Veronica Silwal, has bought former Jones properties on the city's west and northeastern sides. Transactions in October included the 54-unit Shamrock Pointe apartment complex on McCracken Way, in northeastern Bloomington, and the commercial/residential property at 3939 W. Roll Ave., on the city’s west side, where Jones had based his company, Pendragon Properties, which dates back to the 1980s. Magnolia Park LLC bought the Shamrock complex for $7.5 million and the west side property for $2 million, according to local property records. Magnolia Park was formed in August, roughly two months before the acquisitions closed, according to state records. Before the purchases, the Silwals’ known Monroe County real-estate holdings consisted primarily of condominiums on South Cramer Circle, in Batchelor Heights. Jones, who last year agreed to sell his Bloomington rental properties as part of a settlement with the city, has had disputes with city officials for years. In August and September 2018, city inspectors documented more than 1,800 violations at three of Jones’ Bloomington apartment complexes. A

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Curt Cignetti Forced to Sideline Indiana Star Suffering From Flu as Backup QB Does Extra Duties

Indiana’s bye week was supposed to give Josh Hoover time to recover and the rest of the QB room a chance to catch its breath. But Curt Cignetti had another problem to deal with. Grant Wilson, the Hoosiers’ backup, came down with the flu and missed practice during the break. Curt Cignetti revealed the news on his radio show, offering a glimpse into how Indiana handled its QB situation with a huge matchup against USC approaching. “Grant Wilson actually had the flu last week, couldn’t practice,” he said via Colin McMahon. “Josh, you know, the plan was to rest him the whole time anyhow. Tyler Cher...

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Owen County Teen, 15, Ruled Competent for Trial in Father's and Great-Uncle's Killings

A 15-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting his father and great uncle in rural Owen County last year has been found competent to stand trial, according to online court records. Jeremiah Dill is charged as an adult in connection with the Aug. 9, 2025, killings, which happened in the driveway of a home in the 1500 block of Truesdel Road in Quincy, an unincorporated town about five miles southeast of Cloverdale.

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Bloomington police plan tactical gear, armored vehicle, parking restrictions for IU–USC game

Increased security for Saturday’s (Nov. 14) Indiana University football game against the University of Southern California was announced in a city of Bloomington news release Thursday. The release says Bloomington police, Indiana University police and Indiana State Police will deploy additional personnel and resources downtown. They’ll also step up...

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‘It keeps happening’: After shooting on Halloween, Kirkwood businesses navigate aftermath

A group of people rushed into Insomnia Cookies after gunshots rang out early in the morning of Nov. 1 on Kirkwood Avenue. At first, Ashlee Cook thought they were running toward the bathroom. Then, they told her shots had been fired outside. Cook, a shift lead who was managing the...

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Senior seldomly comes off field for Bloomington South football

BLOOMINGTON — Jonathan Winstead got a late break on the football season. Luckily for Bloomington South, the senior gets up to speed rather quickly. The excuse was a good one, as Winstead patrolled center field for the Panthers' state runner-up baseball team, which finished its season at Victory Field on June 20. He had to wash the bad taste of that loss out of his mouth, then got to work earning his spot on offense as a returning wide receiver. But instead of backing up the quarterback position again, head coach Gabe Johnson decided one of his best ballhawks could help out on the defensive side as well. His speed also worked well as a return man on punts. "I love it. I don't want to be off the field," Winstead said. "I would play every single play if I could. But the thing is, we've got depth and we've got other guys who deserve to be out here. They work hard for their reps, too. "So it's nice to have that depth so I can take step back and know that Kevin (Reeves) at cornerback has my back and when I'm on offense, Mayson (Lewis) is at X and

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Bloomington begins two-week resurfacing project Monday

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 12, 2026. The city will begin about two weeks of pavement repairs and resurfacing Monday, Nov. 16, on portions of Kirkwood Avenue, Rogers Street, Grimes Lane and Patterson Drive. Patterson Drive will be closed between Second and Third streets through Wednesday, Nov. 18, for full-depth...

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Santa on Sale Street brings holiday magic to downtown Ellettsville

For 17 years, Chris Fisher, a founding member of Ellettsville Main Street Inc., has gathered her merry band of elves to transform downtown Ellettsville into a festive wonderland. Chris pours her heart and soul into this event, and it shows. Her attention to detail, boundless enthusiasm, and genuine love for her community have helped make Santa on Sale Street one of Ellettsville's most cherished holiday traditions. As Ellettsville Main Street Inc.'s largest event of the year, Santa on Sale Street returns Saturday, Dec. 12, bringing hundreds of families downtown for a morning of festive activities, family fun and community connection. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organizations and volunteers, nearly every activity is free. The celebration begins at 9 a.m., with Santa making his grand entrance aboard an Ellettsville fire truck at 9:30 a.m. Special thanks go to the town of Ellettsville and the Ellettsville Fire Department for coordinating an alternate route to accommodate his arrival. A special place: Spend a day in Ellettsville and discover what makes it special From 9:45 a.m. until noon, children can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library , share their Christmas wishes and enjoy

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Curt Cignetti, Indiana Lose Key Starter Before USC Trojans Game

The Indiana Hoosiers have lost a key offensive starter for Saturday's game against USC, in a concerning development for Curt Cignetti.

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Hoosier State of Mind

Drastic shift in Indiana vs USC betting odds tells a surprising story

The Indiana vs USC betting odds have taken a surprising turn.

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Nov. 12, 2026: Rejected county commissioner pay increase, condo-to-rental zoning change

Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here’s some advice. Thursday: Find your warmer clothes. We’re coming off an overnight low in the mid-40s, and there’ll be scattered showers starting after 1 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a high of just 50F°.

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Highlights: Castle at Bloomington South; November 13, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, “The Zone” featured highlights from 16 games across central Indiana in the regional championship. Watch highlights of Castle at Bloomington South above. Final Score: Bloomington South 38, Castle 14. “The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch “The Zone” from the regional championship. Click here for the photo gallery from […]

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Bloomington-area restaurants serve up Thanksgiving meals

Taking time to create a table full of food for Thanksgiving is time consuming and beyond what some people are able or willing to do. For those who still want to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, there are options for purchasing a dinner to take home and enjoy or eating at a local restaurant. Here are some of the options available in the Bloomington area. Chef's Table Catering Chef's Table Catering is offering Thanksgiving Day family meals that feed 10 for $250. Customers receive a 3-pound oven-roasted turkey, a 3-pound honey-baked ham, 3 pounds of smoky bacon and caramelized onion green beans, 3 pounds of cheddar baked mac and cheese and 3 pounds of stuffing. Dessert options are pumpkin pie or apple pie for $17 each. Order online at cheftablecater@gmail.com or call 812-287-9163. All orders must be reserved before Nov. 16. The meals will be ready to be dropped off on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Re-heating is required. Other Thanksgiving options: Bloomington restaurants, bakeries, shops offer Thanksgiving fare FARMbloomington FARMbloomington is offering both carryout and dine-in options for Thanksgiving. FARM's dine-in Thanksgiving feast is available 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 26. Dinner is expected to be a two-hour experience. Cost is

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Did USC football team fly to Indiana before nationwide ground stop?

USC football will need its air attack to be effective against the Indiana Hoosiers , but before the game starts, the Trojans need to get to the game site. You might be wondering if USC's team plane left Los Angeles before the nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday. USA TODAY has updates . So does Chris Vannini of The Athletic . Vannini reports that USC's plane did leave LA before the ground stop, so USC- Indiana will go on as scheduled on Saturday. Other teams weren't as lucky, and it raises real questions about Saturday's college football schedule. This has become a nationwide story given that the ground stop has nationwide reach. The USC-Indiana game is scheduled for a mid-afternoon kickoff in Bloomington, Indiana, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on CBS. That's 12:30 p.m. Pacific time. Had USC not gotten off the ground before the stop, this game might have been subject to a reschedule and a night kickoff to accommodate a later arrival by the visiting team. Texas at LSU Texas did not get off the ground before the stop. The "USC Bowl" between Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin now has another plot point

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Intense speculation adds drama to USC-Indiana football game

College football fans and USC fans noticed something very strange on Wednesday. Heading into USC's game against Indiana , the betting line for Saturday's huge Big Ten contest shifted several points in under an hour. Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times noted this on X. Endless speculation greeted this very peculiar development. Some USC fans speculated that something is up with Jayden Maiava, arguing that's the only reason the line would move four points toward Indiana. Yet, on the injury report released for the game, Maiava did not appear on it. There was nothing on the initial injury report which would suggest that USC is at a significantly worse disadvantage against Indiana. Some people noted that Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover did not appear on the injury report, thinking that might be a reason for the line to jump several points in the Hoosiers' direction. The idea that Josh Hoover could play better with improved health is not totally out of the blue. However, Hoover has consistently underperformed this season, regardless of how healthy he has been. Why would Hoover suddenly play better now? Maybe the fact that Indiana gets a week off before playing USC, combined with Hoover's absence

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Myriad musical options this weekend in Bloomington

Much cooler temperatures, an Indiana University football game and lots of musical options are in store for people in Bloomington this weekend. For those who want to be outdoors, Saturday is also the time to be aware that deer firearm season has begun, so many public and private lands may have hunters — be sure to wear hunter orange clothing if you're out in the woods or fields. There's a few other events sprinkled in with the music, so check out the options. Cosmic Songwriter on Thursday Join in the melding of music of Cosmic Songwriter at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Blockhouse Bar, 205 S. College Ave. Lou Finch and CJ Reichard will host, with a lineup of songwriters: Evenstar, Joe Strunk, Brooke Hall and Father Kentucky.A special Cosmic Songwriter Showcase will be Nov. 18 at the Indiana Memorial Union main stage. For more on either show, go to @cosmicsongwriter on Instagram or online at cosmicsongwriter.com . Friday Musicale featuring Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael music Friday Musicale , with Lisa Wickes, soprano; Michael McGregor, baritone; Kathy Gorr, piano; and Mark Wiedenmayer, bass, will perform music by Indiana native composers including Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael at 1:15 p.m.

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IU basketball announces the signing of class of 2027 big man Darius Wabbington

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Five-star big Darius Wabbington has signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Indiana University under head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries, the program announced on Wednesday. Wabbington ranks among the top-three highest ranked prospects to sign with Indiana in the 247Sports...

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Curt Cignetti taunts the CFP committee and then gets obliterated, Cam Skattebo freezes & Gracie Hunt checks in

Curt Cignetti fires back at the CFP committee over Indiana's five-spot drop, but fans were quick to point out the Hoosiers' zero ranked wins.

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