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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 31-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after causing panic near Walnut Street and Kirkwood Avenue when he waved a large stick at protestors—police later booked him into Monroe County Jail on charges of intimidation and disorderly conduct after officials secured a tactical armor carrier with ballistic rifle plates. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Glenn Close will join the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel with Indiana ties (she donated her costume collection to Indiana University School of Art, Architecture + Design in 2017), and the film is set to open in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College signed a memorandum on May 23 to expand the Hoosier Link program—this effort will boost support from 73 to 200 students by 2027 and provide a pathway for high school graduates to transfer to IU. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe County Board of Health will consider a new public comment policy at its upcoming June meeting after removing comments from the May agenda due to time constraints and unproductive sessions—members have proposed email and website options to make public input easier. They will hold an in-person public comment meeting in July and may vote on the policy in August. Indiana Daily Student
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball coach Darian DeVries rebuilt his team from scratch by signing 10 transfers and one high school recruit, and the 11-player roster held its first practice on June 2. The coach said the roster may be undersized but shows strong shooting — extra practices in Puerto Rico in August will help build team chemistry — as they aim to compete this season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries added Serbian guard Aleksa Ristic to the team on Monday, June 16 after his agent confirmed the commitment by phone with assistant coach Kenny Johnson. Ristic, who played for Serbia's U20 team and averaged 13.9 points for KK Dynamic, will join the Hoosiers in late July for the 2025-26 season — making him the 12th scholarship player and second true freshman on the roster. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Herald-Times poll for the top girls high school athlete is open until noon Friday, with voters choosing from candidates at North, South, Edgewood, Eastern Greene, Owen Valley, and Lighthouse — the nominees are based on standout performances in various sports — and the poll spotlights achievements for the 2024-25 season. The Herald-Times
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Frank Solo Performance
7-9 p.m. — The Vault Pub — Check local listings for entry fee — Enjoy an evening of solo music in a cozy pub setting.
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Rainbow Birders Nature Walk
4-5 p.m. — RCA Community Park Playground — Registration required — Discover native plants and their impact on Indiana's wildlife in a hands-on nature walk.
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CAMP SESSION 3
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center — Age Range 3-18 — Dive into a week of water sports fun at this co-ed camp in Bloomington.
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PMP Certification Classroom Training
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Regus — Early bird rates available — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive training and expert guidance.
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Tate Sherman Quartet Performance
5 p.m. — The Vault Pub — Free entry — Experience an evening of jazz with the Tate Sherman Quartet featuring talented musicians.
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BubbleFest 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — WonderLab Science Museum — Free with Museum Admission — Dive into the science of bubbles with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages.
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Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley!
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Ticket Prices Vary — Experience the legendary Mick Foley as he shares stories from his iconic wrestling career, concluding with a Q&A session.
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Indiana University Golf Tournament
Tee off at a beautiful 6,802 yard Par 71 course — The Pfau Course — Entry fee varies — Challenge yourself on a stunning golf course in Bloomington.
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Graphic Design Certificate Program
— All day — Institute for Indigenous Knowledge — Cost details available upon inquiry — Enhance your creative skills with a comprehensive graphic design certification program.
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Kids Camp
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Armstrong Stadium — Check website for pricing — A fun camp for kids to learn dribbling, passing, and shooting through engaging games.
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