Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington invites local artists to create nature-themed artwork for new bus stop shelters to enhance public transport use and climate resilience, with a deadline for proposals on March 21. City of Bloomington
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire demolished a home on North Brummetts Creek Road, though residents evacuated safely, with firefighting efforts hindered by a lack of nearby hydrants. The Herald-Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington man was charged with three felonies after his intoxicated decision led his 11-year-old son to crash their SUV while trying to drive them home. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington area high school sports roundup for Feb. 17-22 features key results, including a major basketball win for Columbus North over Bloomington North and a last-minute victory for Edgewood against Mitchell. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington South High School's swim team positions itself strongly for a championship repeat by advancing all swimmers to finals, with top performances paving the way during the East Central boys swimming sectional preliminaries. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Evan Roudebush of Bloomington South advances to the quarterfinals at the IHSAA state wrestling meet, with two teammates facing narrow defeats. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Indiana men's and women's basketball programs decided not to wear their planned Fear of God uniforms, a decision not directly communicated to the brand's founder, Jerry Lorenzo. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Indiana University women's basketball team triumphed over Ohio State with a score of 71-61 on February 20, 2025, in Bloomington, showcasing strong performances from key players. Indiana Daily Student
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Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Game
The Purdue Boilermakers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in a NCAA Men's Basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Jordan Tice of Hawktail: Bloomington Roots Acoustic Concert
Jordan Tice, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, performs an intimate acoustic concert with an all-star ensemble, featuring a mix of original songs and covers.
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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show 2025
The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show offers three days of quilting workshops and features a cash award contest for quilt entries, showcasing the work of several renowned instructors and a featured textile artist.
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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show and Workshops
The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show features workshops led by renowned instructors and showcases innovative textile art, along with cash awards for quilt entries.
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Heartsaver First Aid, AED, and CPR Course for Adults, Children, and Infants
This American Heart Association-certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for all age groups.
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Lotus Blossoms Performance by Larry & Joe
Larry & Joe, a duo blending Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music, will perform at the John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington after their popular appearance at the 2023 Lotus Festival.
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Folias Duo Performance at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Folias Duo will present a classical music concert at the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball Game
The Indiana Hoosiers will compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a live baseball matchup at Bart Kaufman Field.
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Paul Cauthen Live at The Bluebird
Paul Cauthen, known for his powerful music and messages of forgiveness, will perform songs from his latest collection 'Have Mercy' at The Bluebird in Bloomington.
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Guided Tour of Islamic Texts
3-4:30 p.m. | The Lilly Library | Free entry | Explore rare Islamic manuscripts with expert guidance from Michael Krautkraemer.
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